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BlogTV: A Stage for Social Exchange

The programme “Suburban Youth, the France of Tomorrow”, run by the Kygel Theatre association, gives high school students from the Parisian banlieue the chance to look at social problems and human relationships from a different perspective.
Through movement and improvisation, these young people take on classic texts… not only reading them, but embodying them, and [...]

BlogTV: Reconnecting with one’s Kabyle roots

The “Association Culture Berbère” is a neighborhood organization that works on making Kabyle language and culture accessible for anyone interested. It aims not only to diffuse knowledge and understanding of this rich cultural heritage, but also to encourage a community spirit and social integration.
Language courses, literary or musical conferences, legal guidance and mentoring…a grab-bag of [...]

BlogTV: A bridge between mentors and young professionals

You’re on the job hunt, you’re ready to launch your career…but you’re not quite sure where to begin?
The association known as A Sponsor, 1 Job (or 1 Sponsor, 1 job) offers personalized guidance from professionals in a wide spectrum of fields. Each mentor volunteer is there to help you better understand the sector you’ll be [...]

BlogTV: Giving a voice to the youth of the community

Logacité—an association located near Rouen, France—is a media outlet conceived for the whole neighborhood. It was launched nearly 10 years ago by Cécile Happi, its current director, whose idea was to use her skills in journalism to make media accessible to anyone and everyone.
Through audiovisual projects, and both digital and print media, the idea is [...]

BlogTV: Through a child’s eyes

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For the community association known as Pourquoi Pas Nous (“Why not us”), culture is an indispensable tool in the education and development of young people. Based out of an old ironworks workshop, this troupe of artist-educators teams up with schools in order to integrate artistic expression into the curriculum… A winning combination for everyone involved.

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BlogTV: Community-based arts

Mains d’Œuvres is a center for contemporary arts based in Saint-Ouen, France, just outside Paris. It hosts artists of all kinds—from theatre and dance to visual and digital arts—for a period of three years. It helps its residents to develop and realize their projects…as well as encouraging them to think of ways to involve city [...]

BlogTV: Driving employment

Every day, those of us who take our car or public transport to work might have trouble realizing what a luxury it is! Without a driver’s license, a vehicle, or access to transit, it’s tough to find a job—and to hold onto it.
In the city of La Ciotat, the organisation “Voiture & Co” exists to [...]

BlogTV: Speed Interviewing

CREPI Méditerranée is a club that plays the role of matchmaker–not for couples, but for companies and job-seekers!
Based on the idea of “speed dating”, CREPI organizes forums where job candidates have the chance to meet many different recruiters, from a wide range of sectors, in limited time slots. These events represent a great opportunity for [...]

BlogTV: Being a young reporter at the Olympic Games

The young reporters of the neighborhood association called Gonzo Compagnie are back, with a first experience in the field under their belts… Here’s a peek at what it was like to be a journalist reporting from the London Olympics. A formidable experience for these aspiring journalists.

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The Gonzo Compagnie association is supported by the BNP Paribas [...]