Monaco Aide and Presence known as M.A.P, was created in the luxury Principality of Monaco in 1979 by a team of freelance activists, all well-known and responsible individuals, who work with dedication and passion to make the world a better place to live. The association over the last 30 years has endeavoured to carry out charitable and humanitarian actions, with emphasis on children who are in need in Benin, Republique du Cameroun, Central Africa, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Monaco, Moldavia, Romania, Brazil, Mexico and the Gaza Strip. Projects have included building medical missions, farms and orphanages.

Extraordinary individuals supported by Monaco Aide & Presence include, but are not limited to, Father Pedro Opeka, working as a missionary in Madagascar, Sister Martinez in Benin, Father Danilo and Father Maurizio helping youngsters in the Republique du Cameroun. Therese Haury is helping in the creation of schools and formation of women’s education on the Ivory Coast, named after Princess Grace. Sister Sara has been devoting her life to helping in Egypt and Father Renato Chiera to saving children and adolescents in the Brazilian favelas. The honorary chairman His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco is also deeply committed to the cause, as are all members, not to mention the president Donatella Campioni de Filippo.

100% of the funds raised, through galas, sales and public events go to the

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