Skin cancer prevention
The Avène Thermal Spring Water brand is involved in several initiatives around the world:
Sponsoring the Day of Protection and Screening against Skin Cancer in France, Spain and Mexico- Partnering with the European Skin Cancer Foundation, which works to increase knowledge about skin cancer and support research projects in this therapeutic field
- Creating websites in Italy and Spain on sun protection: www.benvenutosole.it and www.saludysol.es
- Producing a copyright-free documentary in Spain on the importance of sun protection in preventing skin cancer called “la Memoria a flor del piel” available on YouTube
- Raising awareness on sun protection among children, using edutainment materials, primarily in Turkey
Smoking cessation
Pierre Fabre Health supports and develops a number of initiatives in this field, particularly in France and Portugal:
Participating in World No Tobacco Day- Developing the Nicostart website to help track smoking cessation
- Supporting the Tabac et Liberté (Tobacco and Freedom) Association that works to provide information and education for doctors on preventing and ending patient tobacco use
- Organizing conferences to promote interdisciplinary exchanges between various health professions and public awareness groups working in the area of "Smoking addiction in women"
- Guiding and tracking employees who choose to quit smoking.
Prevention and oral hygiene products
Pierre Fabre Oral Care designs a variety of tools and events in many countries:
- Creating the Oral Care Coach and Oral Care Kids smartphone apps in Switzerland
- Providing educational materials in schools, mainly in France, Bulgaria and Greece
- Developing theatrical plays in schools in Portugal and Bulgaria to raise awareness on the importance of good oral hygiene