When creativity meets purpose, talent becomes a bridge to hope. The 4th edition of Together We Art opened in the stunning setting of the Terrasse Champs Élysées, bringing together artists, donors, and supporters for LP4Y’s mission.
This event once again demonstrated that art can be a powerful force for transforming lives, as art enthusiasts and patrons came together to support the professional and social inclusion of excluded young adults worldwide.
Stories of Resilience and Solidarity
The evening was enriched by inspiring speeches and heartfelt testimonies. Frédéric Boissel, Vice-President of LP4Y France, set the tone by emphasizing generosity — a core value embodied by LP4Y and the Youth. Reflecting on his experience in Nepal, he highlighted the resilience and determination of young adults facing extraordinary challenges, including natural disasters such as recent floods.
Laure Delaporte, co-founder of LP4Y provided a powerful overview of LP4Y’s mission since 2009: with 26 centers across 14 countries, the organization’s unique "learning by doing" pedagogy has empowered nearly 10,000 Youths, most of whom are young women and mothers, achieving a 70% success rate in securing decent employment and positively impacting over 100,000 lives.
The evening also shed light on urgent challenges:
In the Philippines, a strong fire devastated the Tondo slum in Manila, displacing over 1,000 families. LP4Y responded swiftly with emergency aid, cash support, and training to rebuild homes and secure jobs, turning crisis into opportunity.
In Lebanon, Michella Gabriele, LP4Y Catalyst, shared the plight of Youth amidst conflict, economic instability, and displacement. Despite the closure of LP4Y’s Beirut center due to war, online training and community mobilization have continued, exemplifying solidarity and resilience in times of hardship.
A Milestone Event in Numbers
Over the weekend, 300 visitors attended, making this edition a remarkable success. 41 generous artists donated their works, resulting in a unique collection of 50+ pieces of art. Among them 29 were sold to benefit LP4Y projects. Thanks to the auctions and donations, an impressive €30,000 was raised, with organizational costs kept to a minimum at just €5,000. These vital funds will go directly toward LP4Y’s centers in 14 countries, including Southeast Asia, Lebanon, and Egypt.
A Celebration of Generosity and Impact
For three days, the Terrasse Champs Élysées became into a vibrant space of art and solidarity converged. Visitors engaged with unique artworks, connected with artists and LP4Y Catalysts, and actively contributed to an urgent cause.
Sabine Juery, an artist testifies "My work as an artist, blending emotion and technique, often leads me to reflect on its true purpose... But when it serves the cause of LP4Y — a movement so close to my heart for its unwavering commitment and extraordinary energy that empowers thousands of young people from extreme poverty to gain skills and access employment — everything falls into place."
It gives my art a deeper meaning and becomes a profound source of joy and fulfillment!
Why Together We Art?
Together We Art perfectly embodies LP4Y's mission, blending a passion for art with a commitment to social engagement, where creativity becomes a catalyst for change, and where every brushstroke, sculpture, or photograph carries the promise of a brighter future. Through the generosity of artists and supporters, this event turns talent and passion into a driving force for inclusion, creating ripples of impact across the globe.
Thank You for Believing in Change
To the artists, donors, volunteers, and supporters who made Together We Art possible: thank you! Your generosity fuels LP4Y’s mission, empowering thousands of young adults to rewrite their stories and create a brighter future for their communities.
Together, we’re turning talent into impact, and crises into opportunities. See you in 2025 for the next edition of Together We Art!
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