Happy 10th birthday Lake Aid!
Lake Aid started in 2015, the same year as the “European migrant crisis”. That year, 1.3 million people came to Europe to request asylum, the most in a single year …
Decorating the Château de Menthon
For the past two years, Pamela Bouhélier has volunteered to oversee the interior decoration of the Château de Menthon for the Christmas holidays, focusing on the themes of Sleeping Beauty …
Mamadou’s story
What’s your name? Mamadou Diallo When and where were you born? In Guinea, in West Africa. What year did you arrive in Annecy, France? Let’s just say, I don’t have …
Obaidullah’s Journey: “We left our country because of the war”
Tell us a little about yourself and your departure from Afghanistan. Hello, my name is Obaidullah. I am 18 years old, born on September 6, 2006, in Kunduz, Afghanistan. In …
2024 support for minors in Doussard, Giez and Lathuile
Since the start of the school year in September, Lake Aid volunteers have been providing support to young miners in the Faverges area. We have been helping young people from …
Toussaint’s Journey: “I was next on the list…”
Toussaint arrived in France at the age of 16 as an orphan, fleeing death threats in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here is his story and how a …
Capoeira 2024
Some words from Riley Grace, Lake Aid volunteer who participates in Capoeira: Since January, fellow Lake Aid volunteer Natalie and I have had the pleasure of taking part in the …
Activities winter 2024
A few words from Brianna, coordinator for our activities during the school holidays in Annecy: These holidays were a huge success. Our children were able to have fun at the swimming …
Support Team Lake Aid in the Ascent of La Tournette 2024 on Sunday 1st September
For the 7th consecutive year, Lake Aid is taking part in the legendary hike/run race “La Montée de La Tournette”. On Sunday 1st September, Team Lake Aid will climb the …
Talloires cinema night 2024
“In the rearview” – the war in Ukraine seen through the eyes of children and women A small van traverses war-torn roads, picking up Ukrainians as they abandon their homes …
A moving evening of cinema and personal stories from the women and teenagers supported by Lake Aid
There were sniffles and a shocked silence at Lake Aid’s third annual film night, as the audience reeled from the dramatic ending of Tori et Lokita. The film portrayed with …
Fifth annual Tournette ascent raises over 1700 euros to support Lake Aid projects
On the first Sunday in September, an excited group of Lake Aiders gathered at 7am at Talloires beach. Their goal: to reach the summit of La Tournette – 2,351meters above. …
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