The North Face Announces the selected projects of Explore Fund 2013

The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear is proud to announce that 13 European non-profit organisations have been selected to receive financial support offered through The North Face Explore Fund™.

Up to €2,500 worth of funding was given to each organisation through an application process open to any group who work towards enabling young people to enjoy the outdoors. Programmes from the UK, Italy, France, Poland and the Netherlands have benefitted from The North Face Explore Fund.

The complete list of the winning organizations is available on the dedicated section of The North Face website: http://www.thenorthfacejournal.com/explore-fund/

Eric Pansier, VP Marketing The North Face EMEA comments: “For more than 40 years, we have tried at The North Face to inspire people to go outdoors through our athletes, our expeditions or our event programs. Two years ago we launched The North Face Explore Fund™ program having in mind to focus on kids first and start creating a new generation of explorers. Since then this program has become an important building block of our long-term commitment to inspire people to go outdoors. We are delighted to announce our support to 13 new projects that will help kids to discover nature’s playground.”

The North Face introduced Explore Fund for the first time in2010 inthe USA, as part of the company’s mission to encourage an active healthy lifestyle and protection of our natural landscapes by creating a stronger connection with the outdoors.

For further information on The North Face Explore Fund™ visit our website: www.explorefund.eu