Supporting committed and motivated young people from disadvantaged areas in their academic success
Action zones
France
The project
EducationDiversity
Télémaque supports over 2,000 invested middle and high school students from modest families through a comprehensive 6-year program to help them develop their potential, gain self-confidence and open up to the world.
97,9
%of Télémaque youngsters find Télémaque useful for reinforcing their general knowledge
86
%of Télémaque students feel supported in their studies
2400
%of young people supported by Télémaque will have passed their baccalaureate by 2023 (vs. 90.9% nationally)
Solution
In 2018, the OECD ranked France as the most unequal country in Europe when it comes to education, with young people's social origins weighing heavily on their educational and career paths, and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds disappearing as they progress through higher education.
Thus, Télémaque, a pioneering mentoring association, is responding to this social issue in France by creating the conditions for greater social equity in access to professional and personal success for motivated young people from fragile territories. The program takes effect from 5th grade through to the final year of high school, and is built around 4 levers: socio-cultural openness, discovery of the business world, building self-confidence and academic perseverance.
Thus, Télémaque, a pioneering mentoring association, is responding to this social issue in France by creating the conditions for greater social equity in access to professional and personal success for motivated young people from fragile territories. The program takes effect from 5th grade through to the final year of high school, and is built around 4 levers: socio-cultural openness, discovery of the business world, building self-confidence and academic perseverance.
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Young Telemachus at the heart of the Olympic Flame festivities
Wednesday May 8, 15 godchildren and 11 mentors took part in the nautical parade celebrating the arrival of the Olympic flame aboard the Belem.
The participation of our godchildren and mentors in today's celebration of the Olympic spirit testifies to thevalues of sharing, fraternity and optimism that unite us.
Yassmina, Télémaque godchild, shares her enthusiasm: "It was perfect, the Belem, the ride to join it. I learned a lot thanks to this day. It's the second time I've been able to go on a boat thanks to Télémaque. The association gives me a lot on a social level. We're surrounded by people who help us with our projects and at school."
Isabelle Mauriès, PACA regional manager, enthusiastically shares, "To favor the socio-cultural openness of our godchildren and offer them unique experiences, we make the most of the opportunity to collaborate with key City partners such as the Société Nautique de Marseille and the Comité Unicef Alpes Provence, both of whom we would like to thank warmly. This May 8 parade, a once-in-a-lifetime moment, will once again foster encounters and build bridges."
Congratulations to all the participants for this memorable experience, and a big thank you to everyone who contributes to our mission of realizing the potential of young people. Together, we're shaping the future!
The participation of our godchildren and mentors in today's celebration of the Olympic spirit testifies to thevalues of sharing, fraternity and optimism that unite us.
Yassmina, Télémaque godchild, shares her enthusiasm: "It was perfect, the Belem, the ride to join it. I learned a lot thanks to this day. It's the second time I've been able to go on a boat thanks to Télémaque. The association gives me a lot on a social level. We're surrounded by people who help us with our projects and at school."
Isabelle Mauriès, PACA regional manager, enthusiastically shares, "To favor the socio-cultural openness of our godchildren and offer them unique experiences, we make the most of the opportunity to collaborate with key City partners such as the Société Nautique de Marseille and the Comité Unicef Alpes Provence, both of whom we would like to thank warmly. This May 8 parade, a once-in-a-lifetime moment, will once again foster encounters and build bridges."
Congratulations to all the participants for this memorable experience, and a big thank you to everyone who contributes to our mission of realizing the potential of young people. Together, we're shaping the future!
The money will be used for
Examples of cultural activities carried out:
- Ravel's Concerto for the left hand at the Orchestre national de Lyon;
- guided tour of the Blaise Pascal exhibition in Clermont Ferrand;
- guided tour of the Shoah memorial in Paris;
- day trip to Arles (guided tour of the Musée Arles Antique and guided tour of the history and architecture of the Tour Luma);
- introduction to Basque pelota in Bordeaux;
- guided tour of the Colisée in Roubaix.
- Ravel's Concerto for the left hand at the Orchestre national de Lyon;
- guided tour of the Blaise Pascal exhibition in Clermont Ferrand;
- guided tour of the Shoah memorial in Paris;
- day trip to Arles (guided tour of the Musée Arles Antique and guided tour of the history and architecture of the Tour Luma);
- introduction to Basque pelota in Bordeaux;
- guided tour of the Colisée in Roubaix.
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4
young people receiving tutoring
already funded130 difts
Action zones
France
Why we love it?
A unique, long-term double mentoring program with a presence in every region, ensuring maximum impact!
We're working to facilitate a national movement for equal opportunities in education, so let's act together so that young people can see the future in a big way!
Ericka Cogne
General Manager, Télémaque
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