The creation of the Imani association stemmed from the question of how to transform a personal battle into a means to help others, to awaken critical thinking and interest in the experiences of both young men and women with atypical backgrounds, “different from the usual paths,” emphasizes Félicie Chainon.
It all began in 2019, when the association's first action was to share the stories of inspiring men and women through videos.
Among the other awareness tools offered, a performance addressing all forms of violence against women and the issue of equal opportunities, aimed at students from the 8th grade onwards. “We also believe it is essential to go through prevention, awareness, and education to deconstruct the codes around gender-assigned skills,” explains Félicie Chainon.
Finally, the Imani association offers coaching workshops for women in vulnerable situations. The workshops are conducted in groups of a maximum of 10, and the programs can last from a few weeks to several months, allowing time to regain confidence and work on their socio-professional projects.
“We build with them so they have the best tools when they meet future recruiters. Confidence is essential,” insists Félicie Chainon. “We need to have self-confidence to envision the future. These are tools that all associations, structures, and communities should adopt to help the general public.”
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