Impact of VALEEZ

In Guinea, the reconstruction of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence is not limited to judicial recognition. It also requires economic autonomy and the ability to project themselves. In September 2009, in Conakry, a peaceful demonstration was brutally repressed by security forces. Many women were subjected to extremely serious sexual violence. These acts had serious repercussions: social stigmatization, loss of income, isolation. The Global Survivors Fund (GSF), founded by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, has launched its first interim restorative measures pilot project in Guinea, built with 158 survivors. Wakili, a social microfinance institution created by Entrepreneurs du Monde, played a key role. It has built a personalized support system to strengthen the survivors' power to act. By opening personal accounts for each survivor, Wakili first guaranteed the security of compensation payments, protecting them from social and family pressures. It then deployed a tailor-made financial education program: budget management, savings, investment in income-generating activities. This support has enabled the women to (re)start a business and sustainably improve their living conditions. The results are tangible: renewed confidence, rebuilding family ties, reintegration into the community. To this day, Wakili continues to support numerous participants. This model is now fuelling advocacy for a national policy and paving the way for a replicable approach in other contexts.

As usual, our association holds its annual general meeting in April in one of its 5 branches. This year, it was the turn of our antenne Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and we were lucky enough to be hosted by the family of Léo, former employee of the antenna and now a seasoned volunteer.For this weekend of reunion around the presentation of the results of the year 2025, we applied the advice we give to structures organizing events to reduce their negative impacts. On this General Assembly 2026, we notably implemented:● dry toilets and solar showers● collective transport by train or carpooling● vegan lunch and dinner● a partnership with a local brewery● the use of reusable containers and crockery● participative cleaning, tidying and crockery● waste sorting into three streams: household waste, recyclables and compost● the reuse of scenography and animation tools● the sharing of equipment between the different antennas A big thank you to the Aremacs PACA team, employees and volunteers for the organization; Leo and his family for their welcome; the employees and volunteers of the other antennas for their involvement and hard work all year round.And thank you to all of you who support us in our mission!

Dear donors,This month, part of our Coral Guardian team spent two weeks in Kenya, carrying out an audit of the project and being at the heart of our action.On the program: meetings with trainees, work with our partner Oceans Alive, coral transplantation, scientific monitoring, awareness-raising in schools, and exchanges with key restoration players in the region. The coral structures already restored are showing very encouraging results, with corals in good condition and harboring a biodiversity that is already well established, healthy and dynamic. Coral transplant operations have been carried out on the Shimo La Pili and Madowani sites, with all trainees cleaning the coral structures, caring for the corals in the nurseries and transplanting the corals. In total, since the project began in 2024, 3,814 corals have been transplanted, representing 47 ha of marine protected area, and 22 nurseries have been set up. These are also 20 trainees who have been trained over the long term to become ambassadors for coral restoration in their communities. 👉 Beyond reefs, this project creates sustainable opportunities.Thank you for making this possible 💙

Cher.ères Difteur.ses, Since last time, the Fratries team hasn't wasted a minute. And for good reason: not one, but two inaugurations have taken place since the start of the year! We are very proud to announce the opening of two new Fratries shared apartments: one in Bourg-la-Reine (92), and the other in the heart of Paris, rue Blomet. These inaugurations were an opportunity to bring together the whole beautiful ecosystem that revolves around Fratries: the flatmates, their caregivers, the teams, the partners, the press... and even Camille Galliard-Minier, Minister Delegate in charge of Autonomy and People with Disabilities, who came to attend the Parisian inauguration. In short: new shared apartments to help even more young people with disabilities find and keep jobs, thanks to your contributions. A big thank you to you, and see you in three months!

Hello, difteurs! A busy start to the new year? Let this good news from MPP boost your spirits! This Monday, March 9, we launch our 14ᵉ school edition! We're expecting over 100,000 students and teachers for this edition! This winter, Ma Petite Planète Scolaire launched its "Petit Tour de France des établissements scolaires" with two initial stops in Bordeaux and then Nantes. Objective: to meet educational teams to better support them and understand their needs. In Bordeaux and Nantes: talking ecology with the fieldIn February, Marion and Léna were in the Bordeaux region to meet teachers, run classroom workshops and chat with people involved in the area! 💪 All in all, they made 331 students aware of ecological issues, exchanged with 60 teachers and ate a number of cannelés (they don't dare say how many...). A big thank you to those who came to the afterwork, the rest of the MPP team were jealous not to be part of it! In Nantes, Chelsea and Sophie Lou met 230 students, 3 school principals and around 30 teachers from 6 schools. Don't miss the recap videos on our social networks!Have a good time between now and the next newsletter,The MPP team