Premio Empedocle Teatro Pirandello di Agrigento

December 14, 2017

International Prize “Empedocle” for Human Sciences

International Prize “Empedocle” for Human Sciences The Pistorio Foundation is pleased to share that on December 2nd, our President Pasquale Pistorio was awarded by the Accademia of Mediterranean Studies, at the Pirandello Theater in Agrigento, Sicily, the International “Prize Empedocle” for Human Sciences, in memory of Paolo Borsellino, for the section “Humanity and Solidarity”, for […]

December 12, 2017

Fondazioni, da Barilla a Prada a Enel la filantropia privata vale 40 miliardi

May 29, 2017

“Helping Hands”, courtesy of Singapore Tatler May 2015

May 29, 2017

10th Anniversary Gala Dinner in Singapore

10th Anniversary Gala Dinner in Singapore On the 26th of  February, characterized by its colonial architecture and  surrounded by lush greeneries, Alkaff Mansion Risorante provided an elegant setting for hosting 100 distinguished guests, many of them long term supporters of the foundation, to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. The 10th Anniversary Gala dinner beautifully hosted by […]

May 31, 2017

The Silver Tribute

The Silver Tribute We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Eng Ai Tan and Ms. Teo Ching Ching, Directors of Palais Dance Studio, for choosing the Pistorio Foundation to be the beneficiary of the school’s 25th Anniversary Concert. “The Silver Tribute” was held on the 6th and 7th of June and was […]

May 31, 2017

L’allarme dell’Unicef: oltre 200 milioni di bambini nel mondo sono senza cibo

Un minore su 4 ha ritardi nella crescita, con conseguenze irreversibili su suo sviluppo fisico e intellettivo di Chiara Menichelli Oltre 200 bambini nel mondo soffrono di malnutrizione: fra questi, 162 milioni hanno sviluppato una patologia cronica. A dirlo è il presidente nazionale Unicef Italia, Giacomo Guerrera, che spiega: “Oggi, a livello globale, un bambino […]

May 23, 2017

Intervista al grande Pasquale Pistorio: “Coltiveremo il deserto per eliminare la fame”

May 30, 2017

“Breaking the Poverty Trap”, by Faith Khong, Courtesy of www.MillionaireAsia.com

August 2, 2014

re:mix Strings of Hope Charity Concert

re:mix Strings of Hope Charity Concert On the 20th of April 2014, 26 talented musicians gathered at the iconic Raffles Hotel  Jubilee Hall to help raise funds and awareness for the Pistorio Foundation Scholarship Program in Chiang Rai, Thailand. re:mix captivated the audience of over 200 guests with Mozart, Piazzolla, Tang and their own compositions. […]

May 22, 2017

The Pistorio Foundation donates US$ 20,000 in aid of the victims of the Haiyan Typhoon that hit the Philippines, to the NECO (National Ethnic Coalition Organization) and American Red Cross appeal.

The Pistorio Foundation donates US$ 20,000 in aid of the victims of the Haiyan Typhoon that hit the Philippines, to the NECO (National Ethnic Coalition Organization) and American Red Cross appeal. The Pistorio Foundation donates US$ 20,000 in aid of the victims of the Haiyan Typhoon that hit the Philippines, to the NECO (National Ethnic […]

May 22, 2017

Antonio Rossi (Lecco, 19th of December 1968) the Olympic and World Champion sprint canoeist, honoured us by becoming our TESTMONIAL.

Antonio Rossi (Lecco, 19th of December 1968) the Olympic and World Champion sprint canoeist, honoured us by becoming our TESTMONIAL. RICONOSCIMENTI: Nel novembre del 2000 è stato designato a rappresentare il mondo sportivo al Giubileo degli Atleti ed ha letto a Giovanni Paolo II un documento, scritto di suo pugno, nel quale ha promesso, a […]

May 31, 2017

Julian Gargiulo “Striking A Chord for Life” Concert organized by FWA

Julian Gargiulo “Striking A Chord for Life” Concert organized by FWA We are very fortunate to have had famed pianist Julian Gargiulo from Paris perform once again to benefit the Pistorio Foundation on December 12 in Singapore, in a concert organized by the Financial Women’s Association of Singapore (FWA). Held at the iconic Raffles Hotel […]

May 22, 2017

Intel Involved Singapore Star Team volunteers conduct 4 day English and Computer Camp in Mae Pon Village and at the same time raise 25,500 S$ amongst its staff and their friends to support 180 students from the village!

Intel Involved Singapore Star Team volunteers conduct 4 day English and Computer Camp in Mae Pon Village and at the same time raise 25,500 S$ amongst its staff and their friends to support 180 students from the village! We would like to thank whole heartedly the Singapore Intel Involved staff that brought six highly motivated […]

May 22, 2017

“Key Notes”, Courtesy of Singapore Tatler August 2013

September 6, 2013

Cena Inaugurale Associazione Amici della Fondazione Pistorio ONLUS

Cena Inaugurale Associazione Amici della Fondazione Pistorio ONLUS Ristorante Shambala Milano Cena Inaugurale Associazione Amici della Fondazione Pistorio ONLUS La cena inaugurale Associazione Amici della Fondazione Pistorio ONLUS ha avuto un ottimo successo, con una raccolta fondi di 21.107,93 €, gli ospiti sono stati accolti da Margaret Dragone e dal Presidente e Fondatore Pasquale Pistorio […]

May 31, 2017

Julian Gargiulo Charity Concert

Julian Gargiulo Charity Concert A highlight of the year was the Concert by the fabulously talented and world renowned pianist Julian Gargiulo. The Concert, held at the Jubilee Hall of the Raffles Hotel on May 31st, was a huge success and helped raise over 43,000 SGD for the Foundation’s Scholarship Programs. Thank you to Julian for […]

May 22, 2017

Italian Wine Degustation Dinner

Italian Wine Degustation Dinner The event featuring a Gourmet Dinner prepared by Chef Roberto Galetti, was organized by Juliana Benelli, and held at the China Club in March and featured also a live performance by an east-west fusion band formed by Tze, Wendy Stimpson and other musicians. 100% of funds raised from the silent auction […]

May 22, 2017

Moroccan Cooking Class and Dinner

Moroccan Cooking Class and Dinner Juliana Benelli organized a fundraising event at the Singapore Island Country Club on March 4 with a delicious Cous Cous Cooking Class offered by Laila Jabry, and attended by an international group of ladies. The event raised over 1,300 SGD.

May 22, 2017

Tatler Great Givers Singapore

Tatler_Great_Givers February 2013

August 2, 2013

Headlines 2011 – 2012

Press Review   LA SICILIA: Il Personaggio October 2012 Il dito: June 2012 Il Segreto di Azrou (Francesca Ferrari) Full Award Ceremony on IEEE TV: August 2011 (Pasquale appears in the video at 1:14:30 – the video is 2 hours long) IEEE Special Interview with Pasquale IEEE TV: August 2011 EETimes: Pasquale Pistorio wins IEEE Noyce […]

April 17, 2019

“Golden Globes for Golden Hearts” Gala Dinner Singapore 2012

“Golden Globes for Golden Hearts” Gala Dinner Singapore 2012 Thank you to all our generous donors, sponsors, and volunteers who have made our Gala Dinner of November 1st a great success!  The event raised over SGD 97,000 for the Chiang Rai Village Project.  100% of the proceeds will be used to fund underprivileged minority hill-tribe […]

May 22, 2017

AMICI DELLA FONDAZIONE PISTORIO ONLUS

AMICI DELLA FONDAZIONE PISTORIO ONLUS Care Amiche, cari Amici, La maggior parte di voi conosce già la Pistorio Foundation, da me creata nel 2005 quando sono andato in pensione dalla ST. La Fondazione ha sede a Ginevra ed ha la missione di ” Sostenere bambini poveri in paesi in via di sviluppo, fornendo loro istruzione […]

May 22, 2017

Pasquale Pistorio received on May 12, 2012 in New York the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award for his philanthropic and humanitarian work.

May 2012 Pasquale Pistorio received on May 12, 2012 in New York the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award for his philanthropic and humanitarian work. Both the United States House of Representatives and Senate have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor. Each year’s recipients are read into the Congressional Record. Past Medalists include […]

June 11, 2018

AUTIUM JEWELLERY Singapore will donate 5% of their revenues from the end of October to the end of January 2012 to the PISTORIO FOUNDATION

AUTIUM JEWELLERY Singapore will donate 5% of their revenues from the end of October to the end of January 2012 to the PISTORIO FOUNDATION AUTIUM revolutionary jewellery raises over 5,500 s$ in singapore on october 28 through a live auction of three rings in benefit of the pistorio foundation at the launch of their new collection and […]

May 22, 2017

Pasquale Pistorio is awarded the 2011 IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal Award on August 20 in San Francisco. “The medal, sponsored by the Intel

Pasquale Pistorio is awarded the 2011 IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal Award on August 20 in San Francisco. “The medal, sponsored by the Intel Pasquale Pistorio is awarded the 2011 IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal Award on August 20 in San Francisco. “The medal, sponsored by the Intel Foundation, recognizes Pistorio for contributions to, and leadership […]

May 22, 2017

Pistorio Foundation Springtime Lunch 2011

Pistorio Foundation Springtime Lunch 2011 The Pistorio Foundation annual Springtime Lunch was held on May 26 and was hosted and sponsored by the chic Oso Ristorante with distinguished guests from the financial and fashion industries as well as prominent local socialites. The event was a great success and over $43,000 was raised from ticket sales and […]

May 22, 2017

“The Ugly Duckling Family Fundraising Event”

“The Ugly Duckling Family Fundraising Event” Together with the Singapore Repertory Theatre’s production of the re-telling of the children’s classic ‘The Ugly Duckling, Pistorio Foundation hosted a fundraising event for guests on April 2nd, 2011 in Singapore. More than 200 children and their families enjoyed this inspirational adaptation of being the ‘odd one out’ told […]

May 22, 2017

Doing good on all fronts

Doing good on all fronts Pasquale Pistorio Speaks at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on Sustainable Solutions to the Energy Challenge, March 2011, Singapore Pasquale Pistorio has been an industry champion and pioneer for the environment while CEO and President at STMicroelectronics. In 2001 he founded STMicroelectronics Foundation to tackle the problem of the digital […]

May 22, 2017

Toys and Book Drive led by Intel Staff

Toys and Book Drive led by Intel Staff We would like to thank Tan Ee Lin, Kristin Lim, Peggy Khoo, and other Intel staff in Singapore who organized in February a soft toy and books collection drive amongst their colleagues.   Thanks to their initiative and action, we were able to send 250kg worth of children’s books in English, […]

May 22, 2017

Headlines 2009 – 2010

Press Review   HARPER’S BAZAAR: Giving with a HEART May 2010 Commune Rurale De THYOU: Certificate of Recognition by the Commune of Thyou to Mr. Pistorio January 2010 EXPATLIVING: Scene Around Town – Pistorio Foundatioin Dinner November 2009 Future Fab International: ChipWatch – Social Responsibility In Chip Manufacturing And Why I Miss Pasquale Pistorio October […]

May 23, 2017

The Pistorio Foundation Singapore Chapter held its third annual Gala Dinner on November 30th, 2010

The Pistorio Foundation Singapore Chapter held its third annual Gala Dinner on November 30th, 2010 The Pistorio Foundation Singapore Chapter held its third annual Gala Dinner on November 30th, 2010, at the Shangri-La Hotel Tower Ballroom. The “Dolce Vita” themed event, in partnership with the Italian Trade Commission and supported by the Italian Cultural Institute, […]

May 31, 2017

The Pistorio Foundation reaches out to Pakistan Last August, Pakistan

The Pistorio Foundation reaches out to Pakistan Last August, Pakistan The Pistorio Foundation reaches out to Pakistan Last August, Pakistan was struck by the worst flood of its history, causing over two thousand deaths, damaging millions of homes, and displacing over 21 million people (according to BBC news), exceeding the number of affected individuals compared to […]

May 31, 2017

Springtime Lunch at the home of Kerry and Marco Bardelli

Springtime Lunch at the home of Kerry and Marco Bardelli Singapore, Springtime Lunch 2010 Springtime Lunch at the home of Kerry and Marco Bardelli The Singapore Chapter’s 2010 edition of the Springtime Lunch event was hosted on March 11 by the Chapter’s Treasurer and his spouse, Marco and Kerry Bardelli, in their characteristic colonial black and […]

May 31, 2017

Pucci Pre-Spring 2010 Collection fashion show

Pucci Pre-Spring 2010 Collection fashion show Singapore, 2010 Summer, bold “Italianism” and evolving the body conscious silhouette into a fresh wardrobe for today’s Pucci woman was the theme of a fashion show to benefit the Pistorio Foundation held in January at the residence of HE the Ambassador Folco de Luca Gabrielli and Mrs. Nilou De […]

May 31, 2017

Donation to Haiti Earthquake Emergency

Donation to Haiti Earthquake Emergency The Pistorio Foundation has donated 30,000 US$ to the Haiti Emergency following the tremendous earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010.  “UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has described the situation in earthquake-devastated Haiti as the worst humanitarian crisis in decades.”  The Pistorio Foundation has devolved 10,000 US$ to Medecins Sans Frontieres for emergency […]

May 22, 2017

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book Joining with the ever-popular stage production of  ‘The Jungle Book’, a magical afternoon of laughter and singing was enjoyed by Pistorio Foundation guests at the Singapore Repertory Theatre on November 28th, 2009. More than 150 children and their families enjoyed the light-hearted show, which was followed by ‘best costume’ awards for children […]

May 31, 2017

A Scuola per La Vita

A Scuola per La Vita PISTORIO FOUNDATION SINGAPORE CHAPTER CHARITY DINNER NOVEMBER 3, 2009, Shangri-La Hotel, Tower Ballroom The Singapore Chapter of the Pistorio Foundation held a Charity Dinner on November 3rd at the Shangri-La Hotel to raise funds for under privileged children’s education in Thailand and Cambodia. “A Scuola per la Vita” School for Life, […]

May 31, 2017

Tiffin Club “Bawa House 87” Charity Launch

June 2009 Tiffin Club “Bawa House 87” Charity Launch  In support of the Pistorio Foundation, on the 25th and 26th of June the  Tiffin Club generously held a lucky draw for a five night stay at a unique new property in Sri Lanka. Fifty percent of the proceeds, amounting to S$1885 will go directly to support the […]

May 22, 2017

Pistorio Foundation Charity Cocktail Reception

May 2009 Pistorio Foundation Charity Cocktail Reception On Friday 15 May 2009 a Charity Cocktail Reception was organized, sponsored, and hosted by art-dealers Carole and Frédéric de Senarclens in support of the Pistorio Foundation’s Chiang Rai Village Project. Guests were able to admire impressionist artworks by masters such as Renoir and Vuillard, enjoy Italian Barbera Sant’Emiliano […]

May 31, 2017

Singapore Chapter, Springtime Lunch April 28, 2009:

Singapore Chapter, Springtime Lunch April 28, 2009: In the tranquil garden setting of an historic black and white colonial style private home in Singapore, the Pistorio Foundation held a Springtime Lunch on April 28th, 2009 to share the success of its various projects and to continue with its fund-raising initiatives for underprivileged children in Southeast Asia.   […]

May 31, 2017

Pasquale Pistorio Nominated Commandeur de l’Ordre National du Mérite

Pasquale Pistorio Nominated Commandeur de l’Ordre National du Mérite “Pistorio Foundation Founder and President, Pasquale Pistorio, was nominated “Commandeur de l’Ordre National du Mérite” by the President of the French Republic on March 25, 2009. In September 2005 he had been awarded “Officier de la Légion d’Honneur” the French Republic.”

May 22, 2017

Donation for releif aid to children victims of the War in Congo

Donation for releif aid to children victims of the War in Congo “In response to the ongoing decade long conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo that continues to claim 45,000 victims per month, half of which children (“The Guardian”), and which counts today over 5 million deaths since the start of the conflict, where […]

May 22, 2017

First Anniversary Pistorio Foundation Singapopre Chapter Charity Dinner

October 2008 First Anniversary Pistorio Foundation Singapopre Chapter Charity Dinner Pistorio Foundation, Singapore Chapter, Anniversary Dinner Oct 30th 2008: At the beautiful setting of il Lido restaurant in the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, the Pistorio Foundation held a 1-year anniversary dinner celebration and fundraiser for the Singapore chapter of the Foundation. The event was […]

May 31, 2017

Charity Luncheon at the residence of H.E. Amb. Folco de Luca Gabrielli sponsored by Bulgari

June 2008 Charity Luncheon at the residence of H.E. Amb. Folco de Luca Gabrielli sponsored by Bulgari More than 100 guests from the Southeast Asia business and diplomatic world attended a charity luncheon hosted by H.E. Amb. Folco de Luca Gabrielli and Mrs. de Luca Gabrielli at their residence in the leafy suburbs of Singapore. […]

May 22, 2017

Summer 2008

Summer 2008 Following the dramatic consequences of the Cyclone Nargis that struck Myanmar on May 2, 2008, and has left hundreds of thousands of children and their families homeless, the Pistorio Foundation has devolved 20 000 CHF to Save the Children for emergency relief to victims. The Pistorio Foundation has donated 20 000 CHF to the Chinese Red Cross […]

May 22, 2017

Pistorio Foundation Live Auction at the Singapore Polo Club May 16th

May 2008 Pistorio Foundation Live Auction at the Singapore Polo Club May 16th On a tropical night the16th of May in Singapore, the Pistorio Foundation held a successful fundraiser at one of the premier polo events in Southeast Asia, the Cartier International Polo Tournament, at the Singapore Polo Club.  The event is a highlight on […]

May 31, 2017

Rome, Palazzo Barberini

Rome, Palazzo Barberini On March 13, 2008 a fundraising event took place in Rome associated with an art exhibit of Lisa Zanatta, spouse of Pasquale Pistorio and well established Italian painter. Lisa presented 50 works at the prestigious venue of the Palazzo Barbernini in Rome and preventively donated her artwork to the Pistorio Foundation which […]

May 22, 2017

Singapore Chapter of Pistorio Foundation raises S$28,490 for Underprivileged Children in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Close to 90 people braved the rain to attend the launch of the Singapore Chapter of the Pistorio Foundation on February 1, 2008. Held as a private event at the Picotin Restaurant, the Foundation sought to raise S$15,000 to benefit its Education for Life Program in aid of the Chiang Rai Village Project in Thailand. Among the guests present were representatives from the private industry and the Economic Development Board, and the Italian Ambassador.

May 22, 2017

The Pistorio Foundation donated 10000 Euros

The Pistorio Foundation donated 10000 Euros in December 2007 to the Tibetan Children’s Village in Daramsala, India in support of the children’s education.

May 22, 2017

In view of the severe calamity that has struck Bangladesh

October 2007 In view of the severe calamity that has struck Bangladesh In view of the severe calamity that has struck Bangladesh, the Pistorio Foundation has decided exceptionally to make a donation of 20 000 CHF to Save the Children for the Bangladesh emergency.

May 22, 2017