1901 Law National Association
Approved by Ministry for Youth and Sports
1996 Radio France “Grand Prix”
2004 World Citizen Company Clarins Prize
2004 Figaro Humanitarian Prize
2005 Siemens Trophemina Prize
Mentoring Children in France :
Volunteers Mentors : prevention first of all
The Association created in 1990 by Catherine ENJOLET – President – selftaught woman who became teacher then writer*, known for her concept : “Bonds making sense”
Creating bonds, everywhere in France, is an urgency :
- 100 000 children in danger
- Three millions lonely families
- Two millions poor children
You have love to give? love to be received?
Take time for mentoring a child in your neighbourhood.
Volunteer Mentors offer emotional ties and support to a lonely child or youth.
Committee of honor members :
A Know-How recognized and justified through 16 years of mentoring practical experience. This reliable experience allowed the recognition of Proximity Mentoring in France and abroad. Today the association is a model for any initiative and bonds making sense concept.
Specificities :
- Proximity : in your neighbourhood
- Citizenship : voluntary solidarity
- National Development : all over France
Organization :
A wage-earning infrastructure supervises hundred professional voluntaries colleagues.
Funding :
Expert evaluation : Public and private
Activity since its creation :
- 30 000 recorded requests for mentoring
- 10 000 dealt requests
- 2 700 mentorings carried out
- 23 regional openings… 3 waiting for opening…
Sub-branches :
Alès, Avignon, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Moulins, Nantes, Valenciennes
Email : info@parrainsparmille.org
** Princess from elsewhere (Princesse d’ailleurs) - Phebus
The danger of silence (En danger de silence) – Laffont – J’ai lu
Bonds making sense (Les liens du sens) - Ramsay
