On Thursday, 15 October, the three winners of the DELSOL Avocats Endowment Fund presented their projects at the Forum National des Associations & Fondations (National Forum of Nonprofits & Foundations) in Paris. They received the following awards to support their initiatives promoting social inclusion through sport.
1. Association Seuil – 1st prize: €20,000
Association Seuil supports young people aged 14 to 18 who are experiencing vulnerability or a breakdown in their personal circumstances, particularly those under the care of French child welfare services (ASE) or the juvenile justice system (PJJ).
Its project uses long-distance walking as an educational tool to help young people rebuild confidence and get back on track. Over several weeks or even months, each young person walks individually alongside an adult companion, covering long distances from Le Puy-en-Velay to Santiago de Compostela.
2. Fondation Mission Santé – 2nd prize: €12,000
The “Plongée dans l’inclusion” (“Diving into Inclusion”) project invites deaf and hard-of-hearing children with cochlear implants to discover new experiences through scuba diving.
The aim is to develop a long-term partnership with O’Vivr, an organisation specialising in inclusive underwater activities for people with disabilities. This partnership seeks to provide children with regular sporting activities throughout the year, promoting their personal development and supporting their parents and caregivers.
3. Association La Cordée – 3rd prize: €8,000
Association La Cordée offers 47 young people aged 11 to 14 from the Épeule priority neighbourhood in Roubaix the opportunity to experience Europe firsthand through a cycling route inspired by the Paris–Roubaix race.
The project combines cycling, English-language learning, intercultural exchanges and citizenship. Its ambition is to build connections between young Europeans and help participants discover Europe through shared experiences and encounters.
The DELSOL Avocats Endowment Fund congratulates all three winners on their projects and their commitment to inclusion, youth support and solidarity.