{"id":10111,"date":"2024-09-12T15:01:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdi.org\/?p=10111"},"modified":"2025-02-25T15:30:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T14:30:03","slug":"wpdi-holds-its-first-graduation-event-and-announces-7-business-plan-competition-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/fr\/news\/wpdi-holds-its-first-graduation-event-and-announces-7-business-plan-competition-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"WPDI Holds its First Graduation Event in Aubervilliers, France, and Announces 7 Business Plan Competition Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>*French version below*<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>September 12, 2024 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Thursday, June 27th, WPDI proudly hosted an inspiring event to celebrate the achievements of our latest Business Plan Competition (BPC) winners in France and to present training certificates to our dedicated learners. The graduation event was held at Les Chambres, a vibrant and welcoming community space located near the Aubervilliers City Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The occasion brought together an esteemed group of guests, including Karine Franclet, Mayor of Aubervilliers, Virginie Galleron, Head of Political Communication &amp; Press Relations at the City Hall, Dalila Benfedda, Project Manager and Professional Equality Advisor for the Digital Sector in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, as well as representatives from our valued partners, Mr. Junaid Yaqub from BNP Paribas, and Jean-Pierre Rochette from the consulting firm Devlhon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10114\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The WPDI\u00a0 team, led by our country coordinator, warmly welcomed the attendees, who had the opportunity to explore an exhibition showcasing the innovative projects presented by our learners a week prior. The event featured a series of enthusiastic speeches, beginning with two of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wpdi.org\/news\/wpdi-holds-first-ever-business-plan-competition-in-aubervilliers-france\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023 BPC winners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Marie Russis and Asta Gadio, who shared their journeys and successes. We also heard from Coline Foulon, a resident of Aubervilliers and a promising candidate for the 2024 edition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional speeches were delivered by BNP Paribas representative Junaid Yaqub, WPDI Executive Director Caroline Descombris, and finally, the Mayor of Aubervilliers, Karine Franclet, who underscored the importance of community support and entrepreneurship in driving local development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10120\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6849.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6849.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6849-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6849-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6849-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6849-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6849-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following these speeches, Caroline Descombris and Mayor Franclet jointly presented the training certificates to our learners, marking a significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journeys and path to economic independence. 60 graduates were awarded their certificates, with many receiving certificates in different domains: 19 in Conflict Resolution Education, 44 in Business &amp; Entrepreneurship, 32 in the framework of the Women\u2019s Livelihood Program and 5 in ICT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10112\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Business-Plan-Competition-France1-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier in the month, 14 diverse and innovative projects were presented by our third cohort of trainees in Aubervilliers. The jury, impressed by the quality and potential of the proposals, made the remarkable decision to support seven businesses instead of the five initially planned. We were thrilled to announce the 2024 Business Plan Competition winners:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ekeelibre \/ Mihane Giagnolni et Mariam Drame<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online platform dedicated to the sale of dietary supplements aimed at supporting women&rsquo;s health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coline Foulon Architect \/ Coline Foulon<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specializing in energy renovation and eco-construction projects for private homes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Musoya \/ Aminata Doucour\u00e9<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing and selling eco-friendly artistic items, alongside hosting creative workshops for children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arty House \/ Souraya Boudhafri<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing and selling eco-friendly artistic items, alongside hosting creative workshops for children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jam&rsquo;n&rsquo;Juice \/ Hilary Da Silva<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producing exotic and natural juices and jams made from surplus produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tambacoly Pressing \/ Aminatou Diagouraga<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0A specialized dry cleaning service focused on the traditional Bazin fabric.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mahamadou Cleaning \/ Mahamadou Traor\u00e9<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing training on the cleaning process for premises and offering electrical certification in multiple languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to financial support, each of these projects will receive a year of dedicated backstopping\u00a0 from WPDI, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1626\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10122\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Photo-21-06-2024-11-14-47-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Photo-21-06-2024-11-14-47-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Photo-21-06-2024-11-14-47-250x159.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Photo-21-06-2024-11-14-47-750x476.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Photo-21-06-2024-11-14-47-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Photo-21-06-2024-11-14-47-1536x975.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Photo-21-06-2024-11-14-47-2048x1300.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/Photo-21-06-2024-11-14-47-120x76.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We extend our deepest gratitude to the members of our jury\u2014Anne-Marie Etian, Chahrazed Tabti, Christopher Tetu, Patrick Vernet, and Mabel Muwanga Lesbois\u2014whose expertise and commitment were invaluable in selecting our winners. We also want to thank all the individuals and institutions that have supported us since the beginning, including the Aubervilliers City Hall, the Seine-Saint-Denis department, BNP Paribas,\u00a0 Devlhon Consulting, and Les Chambres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This event marks another significant step in WPDI&rsquo;s mission to empower individuals through education and entrepreneurship. We look forward to seeing these remarkable projects grow and make a lasting impact in their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10125\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6951.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6951.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6951-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6951-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6951-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6951-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/232A6951-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Version fran\u00e7aise<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>WPDI organise son premier \u00e9v\u00e9nement de remise de dipl\u00f4mes et annonce 7 laur\u00e9ats du concours d\u2019Entrepreneuriat<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>12 septembre 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Le jeudi 27 juin, WPDI a eu la fiert\u00e9 d\u2019organiser un \u00e9v\u00e9nement phare pour c\u00e9l\u00e9brer les succ\u00e8s des gagnants \u00e0 notre dernier concours de pitch projets en France et remettre \u00e0 nos apprenants le certificat attestant leur formation et symbolisant leur motivation et leur d\u00e9termination \u00e0 r\u00e9ussir. La c\u00e9r\u00e9monie de remise des dipl\u00f4mes s&rsquo;est d\u00e9roul\u00e9e aux Chambres, un espace de partage dynamique et accueillant situ\u00e9 \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 de l&rsquo;H\u00f4tel de Ville d&rsquo;Aubervilliers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nous avons r\u00e9uni \u00e0 cette occasion un groupe d&rsquo;invit\u00e9s prestigieux, parmi lesquels Karine Franclet, Maire d&rsquo;Aubervilliers, Virginie Galleron, Responsable de la Communication Politique et des Relations avec la Presse \u00e0 la Mairie, Dalila Benfeda, Cheffe de projet et Conseill\u00e8re en \u00c9galit\u00e9 Professionnelle pour le secteur du num\u00e9rique en Seine-Saint-Denis, ainsi que des repr\u00e9sentants de nos partenaires, M. Junaid Yaqub de BNP Paribas et Jean-Pierre Rochette du cabinet de conseil Devlhon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L&rsquo;\u00e9quipe de WPDI, dirig\u00e9e par notre coordinatrice nationale, a chaleureusement accueilli les participants, qui ont pu d\u00e9couvrir une exposition pr\u00e9sentant les projets innovants de nos apprenants, expos\u00e9s une semaine plus t\u00f4t. L&rsquo;\u00e9v\u00e9nement a \u00e9t\u00e9 rythm\u00e9 par les interventions enthousiastes des participants, \u00e0 commencer par deux de nos laur\u00e9ates BPC 2023, Marie Russis et Asta Gadio, qui nous ont fait part de leur parcours et de leurs succ\u00e8s. Nous avons \u00e9galement \u00e9cout\u00e9 le t\u00e9moignage de Coline Foulon, r\u00e9sidente d&rsquo;Aubervilliers et candidate prometteuse pour l&rsquo;\u00e9dition 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parmi les autres interventions, il y avait Junaid Yaqub, repr\u00e9sentant de BNP Paribas, Caroline Descombris, Directrice Ex\u00e9cutive de WPDI, et enfin Karine Franclet, Maire d&rsquo;Aubervilliers, qui a soulign\u00e9 l&rsquo;importance du soutien communautaire et de l&rsquo;entrepreneuriat pour favoriser le d\u00e9veloppement local.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c0 la suite de ces discours, Caroline Descombris et la Maire Franclet ont remis ensemble les certificats de formation \u00e0 nos apprenants, \u00e9tape importante dans leur parcours entrepreneurial vers l&rsquo;ind\u00e9pendance \u00e9conomique. 60 dipl\u00f4m\u00e9s ont re\u00e7u leurs certificats, dont plusieurs dans diff\u00e9rents domaines : 19 en m\u00e9diation sociale, 44 en entrepreneuriat et gestion d&rsquo;entreprise, 32 dans le cadre du programme Les Battantes et 5 en Informatique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au d\u00e9but du mois, 14 projets divers et innovants avaient \u00e9t\u00e9 pr\u00e9sent\u00e9s par notre troisi\u00e8me cohorte d\u2019apprenants \u00e0 Aubervilliers. Le jury, impressionn\u00e9 par la qualit\u00e9 et le potentiel des propositions, a pris la d\u00e9cision exceptionnelle de soutenir sept projets au lieu des cinq initialement pr\u00e9vus. Nous avons \u00e9t\u00e9 heureux d&rsquo;annoncer les laur\u00e9ats suivant du concours de Pitch projet 2024 :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ekeelibre \/ Mihane Giagnolni et Mariam Drame<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Une plateforme en ligne d\u00e9di\u00e9e \u00e0 la vente de compl\u00e9ments alimentaires visant \u00e0 soutenir la sant\u00e9 des femmes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coline Foulon Architect \/ Coline Foulon<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9e dans la r\u00e9novation \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique et les projets d&rsquo;\u00e9co-construction pour les habitations priv\u00e9es.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Musoya \/ Aminata Doucour\u00e9<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cr\u00e9ation et vente de produits capillaires sp\u00e9cifiquement destin\u00e9s aux cheveux afro.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arty House \/ Souraya Boudhafri<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conception et vente d&rsquo;articles artistiques \u00e9cologiques, ainsi que l&rsquo;animation d&rsquo;ateliers cr\u00e9atifs pour enfants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jam&rsquo;n&rsquo;Juice \/ Hilary Da Silva<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production de jus et confitures exotiques et naturels \u00e0 partir de produits exc\u00e9dentaires.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tambacoly Pressing \/ Aminatou Diagouraga<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Un service de nettoyage \u00e0 sec sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9 dans le tissu traditionnel Bazin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mahamadou Cleaning \/ Mahamadou Traor\u00e9<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formation sur les processus de nettoyage des locaux et offre de certifications \u00e9lectriques en plusieurs langues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En plus de notre soutien financier, chacun de ces projets b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiera d&rsquo;une ann\u00e9e d&rsquo;accompagnement personnalis\u00e9 par WPDI, garantissant ainsi qu&rsquo;ils disposent des ressources et des conseils n\u00e9cessaires pour r\u00e9ussir.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nous exprimons notre plus profonde gratitude aux membres de notre jury \u2013 Anne-Marie Etian, Chahrazed Tabti, Christopher Tetu, Patrick Vernet et Mabel Muwanga Lesbois \u2013 dont l&rsquo;expertise et l&rsquo;engagement ont \u00e9t\u00e9 pr\u00e9cieux pour s\u00e9lectionner nos laur\u00e9ats. Nous tenons \u00e9galement \u00e0 remercier toutes les personnes et les institutions qui nous soutiennent depuis le d\u00e9but, y compris la Mairie d&rsquo;Aubervilliers, le d\u00e9partement de la Seine-Saint-Denis, BNP Paribas, Devlhon Consulting et Les Chambres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cet \u00e9v\u00e9nement marque une nouvelle \u00e9tape importante dans la mission de WPDI de favoriser l&rsquo;autonomisation des individus par l&rsquo;\u00e9ducation et l&rsquo;entrepreneuriat. Nous sommes impatients de voir ces projets fantastiques se d\u00e9velopper et cr\u00e9er un impact durable dans leurs communaut\u00e9s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In partnership with<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"394\" height=\"88\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8388\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/LogoBnpFondationAplat_pantone-copie.webp\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/LogoBnpFondationAplat_pantone-copie.webp 394w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/LogoBnpFondationAplat_pantone-copie-250x56.webp 250w, https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/app\/uploads\/LogoBnpFondationAplat_pantone-copie-120x27.webp 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"*French version below* September 12, 2024 &#8211; On Thursday, June 27th, WPDI proudly hosted an inspiring event to celebrate the achievements of our latest Business Plan Competition (BPC) winners in France and to present training certificates to our dedicated learners. 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