Soumayraa comes from Lebanon, Laxmi from India and Dian from Indonesia, but they met in New York a few weeks before. New York, a city very different from the slum in Jakarta, from the village in Akkar, at the Syrian border, from the poor neighborhood of Sangham Vihar in Delhi. 3 inspiring girls, 3 cultures, 3 countries. One big project : testifying at the United Nations.  Credits:  Sound editing, mixing: Mathilde d’Alançon Sound recording : Romain Mailliu Podcast musical composition: Bastien...

Reshmi comes from a village near Raipur in India. She fought against her family not to get married, to go to the city and have a decent job. She faced a lot of difficulties but she achieved her dream : to become a teacher.  Today she wants to inspire young women from villages to fight for a better life. Credits:  Sound recording, editing, mixing: Virgile Loiseau Podcast musical composition: Virgile Loiseau  Musical composition introduction: Marguerite de Galbert  ...

Khotima was born in Jakarta. When she was a child, because of her family situation and the poverty she experienced, she couldn’t dream of any opportunities in the future.  But after a 3 month training at LP4Y (Life Project 4 Youth) she became aware of all the skills she has.  Discover how this shift has impacted her professional and personal life.  An intimate reflection on success and money. Credits:  Sound recording, editing, mixing: Virgile Loiseau Podcast musical composition:...

Kefas, an Indonesian philosopher, once came to Cilincing, a slum area, for a farewell party of a LP4Y  (Life Project 4 Youth) volunteer. Even though this area was for him “dangerous”, “scary”, he became an English trainer for 2 years, and met inspiring young adults who changed his life. From his experience, he linked the concept of rebellion and absurdity in Camus with volunteering. “This absurdity and rebellion is not just an abstract concept, it’s real, it’s happening on a very personal...

Comment s’engager pour un pays qui ne veut plus de nous ?  C’est la question que se pose Mamadou, réfugié de 25 ans. Il a fui la Guinée Conakry après avoir manifesté pour les droits de l’homme. Militant dans le parti de l’opposition, l’IFDG (Union de Force Démocratique de Guinée), il combat l’insécurité, la mal gouvernance, l’injustice sociale, l'ethnocentrisme. Arrêté, sa vie est désormais en danger. Pour survivre, une seule solution : fuir.  Mamadou arrive à Paris, gare de Lyon, le 22...