At its scale, each one of us can help his neighbor. But sometimes, even if the will is there, it is difficult to identify the appropriate structures, to find the association that perfectly corresponds to our ideal and our desire for commitment ... And when it comes to children , the problem is even more thorny.

Helping a child at the end of the world

"Yohanna's picture is prominent on our refrigerator. At the beginning of our sponsorship, she was just a baby ... Last year she was very proud to have received the Kindergarten Honor Roll. We often exchange with her mom, small packages, photos and some letters. She really holds a special place in our family and we hope one day to be able to meet her in Madagascar, " says Françoise. It is thanks to the association Zazakely Sambatra , created by Veronique de Bourgies in 2004, that strong ties are thus formed between godchildren and godparents. The brutal death of the founder of the association during the Paris bombings has shaken the organization of the association. But while waiting to be sponsors, we can support all his other actions: creation of a high school, a computer room, a sports center ...
Information and donations: zazakelysambatra.asso.fr.
Other ways to sponsor a child : unicef.fr, enfantsdumekong.com, parrainsparmille.org

How to help a child near me?

It is not only at the other end of the world that children need help! A stone's throw from home, one can also be useful. To solve an equation, to review a grammar rule, or just to come to do his homework with calm under a benevolent glance ... Here is a small piece of life of the association Le Pari's des Faubourg (lepfb.net). Some children come every day, others only when they need a boost. And the elders often give news of their studies or their job search. Want to help? Many associations are looking for volunteers to help with homework or French courses: tousbenevoles.org