Last 2019, Idrisse had been the first young person from Marseille to come to the Philippines. This time as a staff, he took on the role of “Captain of the team”, transmitting to the youth all he had previously received. Today, while staff in ACAY, he is studying to become a monitor educator. His presence was extremely precious for our youth who experienced for the first time such a trip.
It was memorable and will remain so moving for me to see the Marseille youth giving their testimonies. They realized the journey that they had done. Despite the language barrier, we could sense so deeply the hope that they shared with youth who have experienced challenges in life.
The journey continues. Now, the future goal with this group is to create a solid group ready to support ACAY to reach out to other generations of youths.
Before this trip, I used to talk about ACAY as if I had already been to the Philippines. Now that I have been there, “everything makes sense”. I came back full of ambition, like a new breath to breathe into our youth in Marseille and the team.
INES SEDRATI
Communication and Fundraising Officer
ACAY Marseille