Since 2009, TOBAM has chosen Democracy enhancement as its field of philanthropy. We believe Democracy enhancement is fully aligned with the mid and long term financial interest of our clients. Over the summer, we’ll explore thought-provoking research papers that resonate with our beliefs.
First recommendation: “Dictatorship, Democracy, and Development” by Mancur Olson (1993):
http://fbemoodle.emu.edu.tr/pluginfile.php/40452/mod_resource/content/1/Olson.pdf
Born in Bayonne (South West of France) in 2001, Justin grew up with his feet in the sands.
Supported by his parents who 15 years ago, established the Natural Surf Lodge, between lake, forest and ocean. This environmentally responsible living environment, provides Justin with a beneficial and suitable structure for his training.
A native from the European capital of board sports, Justin has a great desire to travel the world (Australia, Tahiti, Hawaï, Denmark..) which he will be able to do upon being successful in joining the professional circuit, the CT.
In 2022, Justin has been selected to join the highly prestigious Rip Curl Pro Portugal event and is looking to participate to the Olympic games in Paris in 2024.
TOBAM is proud to support this young athlete, who remains humble and accessible. Go for it Justin!
If you want to learn more about Justin, please read “Life of a Surfer“
We are really proud to have another beneficiary of the Initiative, Aurélia Boulanger, a very talented young triathlete.
Aurelia just graduated as an engineer, specialized in urban planning and sustainable buildings.
She started her triathlete career in 2018, and became the winner of the 2019 French long distance triathlon.
TOBAM is proud to support a female athlete, in a sport that is less prone to media attention but requires an absolute dedication and commitment to trainings and competition.
Her objective this year is to qualify for the Triathlon 70.3 World Championship, due to be held on December 2022 in New Zealand. This “half-Ironman” is a long-distance triathlon race consisting of 1.9km swim (1.2 mile), 90km bike (56 miles), and 21.1km run (13.1 miles) !
Aurelia’s dedication to her sport, trainings and objectives sets a high example for all of us. We are happy to support Aurélia for her future endeavours.
Discover Aurélia’s interview from April 2022
Good Luck Aurélia!
