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“Company Spirit, Team Spirit”: A boost for female entrepreneurs

On 26 March, 100 women entrepreneurs gathered together to discuss the theme “Company Spirit, Team Spirit” (“Esprit d’entreprise, esprit d’accompagnement”). Held at the ultra-modern BNP Paribas Concept Store, the event saw a talented group of female business owners, managers and executives exchange their know-how and experience. The different ateliers were centered on four different themes: [...]

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: 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.

Pourquoi [...]

BlogTV: Children’s rights and education in Maasaï Land

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Meet Annie Corsini, founder of the Maasaï Aid Association, a NGO that covers the areas of education, health and children’s rights in Maasaï Land, Kenya. More specifically, we focus on how this organization helps build awareness about female health among women and girls… an initiative that has had positive effects, while respecting the deeply-rooted traditions [...]

Cinema takes over the Eternal City

The 7th edition of the Rome Film Festival kicks off today, 9 November, running until the 17th. 13 feature films will premiere and compete for the Golden Marc’Aurelio Award for Best Film. The Festival boasts 26 participating countries, a total of 59 world premieres, gala screenings for out-of-competition films, and lots of new Italian and [...]

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: Growing together in a family structure

SOS Children’s Villages is an organization with a clear focus: the well-being and the development of children. Coming from troubled backgrounds or unstable family situations, the children who live in the organization’s villages around the world have the chance to live a happy childhood with the support of a strong community.
In this week’s BlogTV, discover [...]