Our story
Beyond palaces, a legacy of generosity
The history of Craiova bears the discreet but immense mark of the great philanthropist Jean Mihail. Beyond the splendor of the palace on Calea Unirii, now a museum, Jean Mihail left us a precious lesson in altruism and a vision dedicated to community progress.
In 1936, through one of the most impressive philanthropic gestures in Romania's history, he left his entire fortune to the state, wishing it to serve culture and the public good. The I.C. Michail Cultural Foundation was established in December 1936.
The “I.C. Michail” Cultural Association was born in 2021 from a moral duty and a deep admiration for Craiova's greatest philanthropist. We are not only a new organization, but a symbolic and committed continuation of his testamentary wish.
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The I.C. Michail Foundation
A mission dedicated to serving education, culture, and philanthropic action.
2021
The I.C. Michail Association
Jean Mihail's philanthropic legacy does not belong to the past - we are rewriting it together for contemporary Craiova.
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Completed projects
Charity events, art exhibitions, ecological volunteering, and Erasmus+ projects.
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Active partners
We collaborate with cultural institutions, media partners, and NGOs from Craiova and across Europe.
