Chef

Grégory CUILLERON

Born in Lyon with a congenital absence of his left forearm, Grégory Cuilleron has turned his difference into a true strength. First introduced to the public through Come Dine with Me (Un dîner presque parfait) and later Top Chef, he has become one of the most respected and inspiring figures in French gastronomy. Chef, restaurateur, television host, entrepreneur, and speaker, he champions a generous, accessible, and deeply human approach to cooking, where sharing and conviviality are at the heart of every experience.

Strongly committed to inclusion, Grégory Cuilleron uses his public profile to support a wide range of social causes. After serving for several years as an ambassador for AGEFIPH (the French organization promoting the employment of people with disabilities), he is now a board member of Handicap International. He also actively supports 2 P’tits Pas pour Demain, an organization dedicated to helping children with disabilities and their families.

Convinced that cooking is a powerful tool for education, inclusion, and social connection, he regularly takes part in culinary workshops, charitable initiatives, and conferences focusing on resilience, diversity, and entrepreneurship. Through his journey, Grégory Cuilleron demonstrates that differences can become strengths, and that gastronomy is a powerful vehicle for inclusion, sharing, and hope.

Photo Emmanuel Auger

Association

2 P’TITS PAS POUR DEMAIN

2 P’tits Pas pour Demain (“Two Little Steps for Tomorrow”) is a French nonprofit organization founded in 2019 by two early childhood and disability professionals who share a strong belief: every child deserves to grow up supported, included, and given the opportunity to thrive. Based near Lyon, the organization supports children with disabilities, their families, siblings, and the professionals who work with them by providing guidance, training, personalized support, and practical resources.

At the heart of its work is a dedicated Early Childhood & Disability Resource Center, where families can access information, receive guidance, borrow adapted equipment, participate in support groups, and find assistance with administrative procedures. The organization also conducts awareness campaigns and educational programs for schools, childcare providers, and the wider public, helping to foster a more inclusive society and change perceptions of disability.

Guided by the values of kindness, collaboration, and inclusion, 2 P’tits Pas pour Demain believes that meaningful inclusion is built through everyday actions and collective commitment. By creating strong connections between families, professionals, institutions, and local communities, the organization helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and fully participate in society—because every small step helps build a better tomorrow.

NGO

Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Handicap International (known internationally as Humanity & Inclusion) is an international humanitarian organization founded in 1982, dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. Operating in nearly 60 countries, the organization responds to conflicts, natural disasters, poverty, and exclusion by providing emergency assistance, rehabilitation services, inclusive education, and pathways to greater independence. It also works to defend the rights of people with disabilities and advocates for a more inclusive world.

Awarded the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for its role in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Handicap International remains a leading global voice in protecting civilians from landmines, explosive weapons, and the long-term consequences of armed conflict. Beyond emergency response, the organization develops long-term programs in healthcare, education, economic inclusion, and prevention, helping people rebuild their lives with dignity.

Convinced that disability should never lead to exclusion, Handicap International works to create more accessible, inclusive, and resilient societies. Through its field operations, awareness campaigns, and advocacy at the international level, the organization promotes a deeply humanistic vision in which inclusion is a powerful driver of peace, sustainable development, and social justice.

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