What We Do
Founded in 1998, Positive Planet has been using entrepreneurship to support domestic and international issues of economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian needs.
We are growing beyond our 11 million beneficiaries in 42 countries throughout Europe. Africa and the Middle East.
Positive Planet US supports and develops positive enterprising programs in the US and abroad. The supported micro-enterprises become economically autonomous and have long term sustainability and growth.
- Africa
- Middle East
Positive Planet International has 40 ongoing projects in more than 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
The Positive Economy Institute accompanies nations, companies and cities in their positive transition around the world.
- UK
- Worldwide
Positive Planet UK executes entrepreneurial and green ventures, financial inclusion, women empowerment in the UK and Africa.
- France
Since 2006, Positive Planet France has been using training, development and entrepreneurship to bring inclusion and employment in vulnerable neighborhoods.
Who We Are
The Positive Planet Foundation was founded by Jacques Attali in 1998 and has helped 11 million people in 42 countries. Today, the foundation is expanding to the United States. We are forming a new team with a mission to give the underprivileged the means to become entrepreneurs and create a positive economy.
Jacques Attali, Founder, Chairman and President of Positive Planet
Jacques Attali is a French economist, professor and writer. He was the Special Adviser to French President François Mitterrand for 10 years. He was also the founder and first chief executive of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He founded 4 International Institutions : Action contre la faim, EUREKA, BERD and Positive Planet.
Ingrid Gonzalez, President of Positive Planet US
Coming from a humble background, Ingrid is passionate about helping others. She has worked continuously to make diversity, equity and inclusion a norm. She has worked the biggest and most innovative tech companies in the world. Currently, she’s the Head of Sales at Google Cloud New York. She has been a mentor to vulnerable girls in Kenya, part of the Global Give Back Circle “Mentoring Her” program and she is very active in supporting younger women in their career in the US.
“Nothing is more urgent than creating positive micro enterprises and making existing companies and territories worldwide more positive.”
Jacques Attali, Chairman of The Positive Planet Foundation
Events
Positive Planet Foundation Launches in USA
Positive Planet US is gearing up to support the underprivileged in becoming entrepreneurs in the US and globally. We are partnering with foundations, donors and other organizations for local and international economic development.
Get Involved
Become a Employee or Volunteer
Apply yourself to a useful cause. Finance, communication, accounting, legal, commercial, marketing, digital…share your expertise with us and develop new skills.
Send your resume, expectations and motivation to recrutement@positiveplanet.ngo