Training young people to speak out

Dear difteur-ses,

On Tuesday, September 30, we had the pleasure of screening for the first time our documentary Au bord des mots, directed by Amélie Virollet. This preview was held in the Espace Léonard auditorium, made available by the VINCI Foundation, whom we warmly thank.

Before the screening, we presented our partners with the results of our 2024-2025 impact report, conducted with the Koréis consultancy. This study highlights results of which we are very proud:
- 65% of students say that Trouve Ta Voix has helped them become aware of the value of their speech
- 92% of teachers observe an improvement in their students

The documentary Au bord des mots gives substance to these figures: through images and heartfelt testimonials, it tells the story of a second-grade class at the Lycée Édouard Branly in Créteil.

During 52 minutes, with the voices of the students, their teacher M. Camus, and Luz, their trainer, this film questions the place given to oral expression at school. We learn to read, to write, to count... but do we really learn to speak?

Please mark your calendars: the first general public screening will take place on Monday October 14 at 8pm at the Forum des Images! Don't wait to take your place.

A big thank you to everyone present at the event, and thank you to all of you, who make it all possible with your unwavering support.

Dear difteur-ses,

On June 12, the 8 high school finalists presented themselves in a highly symbolic venue: the Galerie des Batailles, at the Château de Versailles.

In front of their families, their classes, our teams and an attentive jury, they read their speeches on the theme: "A letter for my ancestors", the conclusion of long work carried out throughout the year with their teachers and our volunteer trainers.

Two of them came from the Montpellier academy, the others from all over the Île-de-France region. They all brought strong, personal and moving stories to the stage. The whole event was marked by great solemnity and a great deal of joy - but also by the sweltering heat outside!

The French Minister of Education, Élisabeth Borne, was on hand to open the event. She was keen to salute the commitment of the students and the association, and took the time to meet each finalist.

Congratulations to the 8 finalists, Alae, Beauclair, Eléanor, Hope, Iris, Lila, Mahamadou and Rihanna.

Especially to Rihanna, this year's big winner, and to Hope, the jury's "coup de coeur" award.

Thank you to all the students, teaching teams, volunteers, and to you, who make this possible.

Thank you for your support!