The Lyon mutual aid platform A bag for a student is now accessible throughout France. (drawing) – Getty Images
Launched at the beginning of February in Lyon, the mutual aid platform
“1CabasPour1Etudiant” wasted no time in developing all over France. Since the end of March, the service has now been offered in all major student cities in France.
The principle is simple: connect families and students in difficulty, living nearby, in order to reweave social ties over time and offer them regularly (without imposed frequency) a few shopping baskets. No minimum sum is also required. Bus tickets, train tickets can also be slipped into the tote bags.
Already 700 students from Lyon have benefited from it
The platform was a real victim of its success from its launch. In six weeks, the site made it possible to connect 700 students with as many sponsors. “That says a lot about everyone’s needs and the spirit of solidarity,” observes Marion Dolisy Galzy, one of the two founders. Registrations are made on the platform www.1cabaspour1etudiant.fr.