Richard Gere has joined forces with Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene to explore joint environmental initiatives. The two foundations – the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Gere Foundation – signed a memorandum of understanding in Monaco to pursue shared work on environmental protection.
The agreement was signed by Romain Ciarlet, vice-chairman and chief executive of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and Ana Buitrago, president and chief executive of the Gere Foundation, in the presence of the actor Richard Gere.
Shared Framework and Goals
The foundations will follow a shared framework to identify areas of common interest and exchange knowledge on environmental topics. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation was created by Prince Albert II in 2006.
The Gere Foundation said its work is rooted in compassion, individual and universal responsibility, human and civil rights, care for the planet and respect for communities, and connecting people, ideas and resources with organisations.
Richard Gere's Statement
Richard Gere said: “Both foundations share a belief that compassion and responsibility must translate into meaningful action. I am very pleased to see our organisations open this new chapter together and explore how our experience, networks and shared concerns can contribute to protecting the planet and building a more sustainable future.”
Gala and Screening
Richard Gere joined the Prince and Princess as a guest of honour at Albert's Foundation anniversary gala, reports Hello! Magazine. The signing took place during a private screening of Wisdom of Happiness, a documentary about the Dalai Lama executive-produced by Gere, at the Théâtre Princesse Grace in Monaco. The screening was followed by a question-and-answer session with Gere and Tencho Gyatso, niece of the Dalai Lama and president of the International Campaign for Tibet.
Gere, 77, is known for his roles in romantic comedies, dramas, action thrillers and musicals. His film credits include Looking for Mr Goodbar (1977), Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven (1978), American Gigolo (1980), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and Pretty Woman (1990).
