Foundation Abbé Pierre Renamed Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
The organization, now the Foundation for Housing the Disadvantaged, distances itself from its founder after 33 accusations of sexual violence come to light.
- The Foundation Abbé Pierre has officially been renamed the Foundation for Housing the Disadvantaged, as announced in an Interior Ministry decree published on January 25, 2025.
- The decision follows 33 accusations of sexual violence against Abbé Pierre, revealed through reports commissioned by Emmaüs International, Emmaüs France, and the foundation itself.
- The foundation emphasizes that its mission to combat inadequate housing and inequality remains unchanged despite the name change.
- Emmaüs, the movement also founded by Abbé Pierre, has removed references to him from its logo as part of a broader effort to respect victims and address the allegations.
- The foundation reported a 30% drop in donations since the allegations surfaced and hopes the rebranding will help restore public trust and support.
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