WHAT BRINGS US TOGETHER
Metropolitan proximity
Gentrification phenomenon
Rich industrial history
Ethno-racial and cultural diversity
Police brutality
Strong youth potential
Cultural Hip-Hop heritage
Strong community network
THEMES
EDUCATION
Providing a bridge between different local establishments and structures. Passing on our heritage to uplift young people. Take ownership of one's own narrative to better build oneself and reach out to others. Helping young people integrate socially and professionally. Responding to inequalities in school performance according to parents' socio-professional category.
CULTURE
Foster culture as a link between residents of all ages. Encourage practices and experimentation. Offer workshops, outings and debates on a variety of themes. Support popular education to share and value knowledge. Promote urban cultures by collaborating with locally communities know-how.
SPORT
Develop the community's sporting activities by sharing convivial moments with other local players. Giving people who are far from these practices the confidence they need to believe in themselves again. Sharing values such as respect, team spirit, voluntering and diligence. Use sport to build bridges to other issues.
EMPOWERMENT
In Oakland, young people are not just visitors—they become active participants in their own journey. Through meaningful encounters, hands-on projects and immersive experiences, they build self-confidence, develop autonomy and strengthen their ability to take initiative. The trip broadens their horizons, helps them recognize their own potential, and inspires them to create positive change in their own communities.