Chagnon << shahn YOHN >> Foundation, Lucie and André, is a private charitable organization in Canada. The foundation’s mission is to help improve people’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. The foundation funds and manages a variety of projects that seek to reduce poverty and prevent disease. It works to provide support for children and parents, and to promote awareness of various health issues. The foundation carries out much of its work through partnerships with community groups and government agencies. The Chagnon Foundation’s headquarters are in Montreal, Quebec.
The Chagnon Foundation was established by the Canadian businessman André Chagnon and his wife, Lucie. It began operations in 2000. For assets, see Foundation (table: Major foundations throughout the world) .
