After the program launch Go girls !, the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation is back in action with the sixth edition of the Cantine Solidaire, organized at the Parc des Princes, in collaboration with COP1 and StudHelp. Nearly 350 students in precarious situations were able to take advantage of the day organized by the capital club in its usual den, with a meal followed by several sporting activities near the lawn where the players of Luis Enrique and Jocelyn walk. Preacher. From football to handball to blind football, several workshops were offered to beneficiaries. A great initiative in the company of players from the U19 training center, with Portuguese left back Serif Nhaga (2005 generation), who is participating in the event for the second time: “It’s very important for me to come here. I thank the Foundation for bringing everyone together and seeing the reality of young students in precarious situations” Resident of the women’s section training center, Medina Belaïd (2008 generation), is participating for the first time: “It’s very important to participate in this kind of project, to bring smiles back to students.” The presence and involvement of the athletes reflects the spirit of the foundation, focused on sharing and solidarity.
“This is the sixth edition of this rather special day for students,” explains Fabien Allègre, Deputy Director of the PSG Foundation and Endowment Fund. It was born from the observation that the student population is suffering, and even more so today. Many students are in a seriously precarious situation, with 23% of students living below the poverty line. (…) We thought about how to help them at our level. Young people in our Foundation are the basis of our program. It’s all about helping children and young adults in difficulty.” Co-founder of StudHelp, Anas Ezhouri, also spoke about this partnership: “the Foundation quickly placed its trust in us. It worked well from the start and continues to this day. We welcome on average 250 students on these types of days, with activities, high-level athletes and introducing students to the Parc des Princes.” With three editions per year dedicated to the Solidarity Canteen, the PSG Foundation wishes to support students throughout the year with distributions, thrift stores or even the establishment of student fairs to support graduates at the end of their studies in their professional integration.
