In many developed countries, going to school is part of everyday life. We don’t question it; we simply live it. In such cases, certain “privileges” are often overlooked—or even taken for granted. We allow ourselves to focus on the negatives; school can seem boring, tedious, or compulsory… Yet attending school is an incredible opportunity, one that not all children in the world share.

René Subissi School in Bastia, Corsica, has taken on a mission: to help students realize how fortunate they are. Free access to education; being able to get there safely, without fearing an elephant chasing them; the abundance of schools in every city, allowing for practical and easy choices… And above all, the chance to come together, to exchange ideas, grow, and make friends.

Accessing education so easily should not feel automatic or guaranteed. As Samuel says: “School is our hope.” Samuel, one of the film’s heroes, is 12 years old and travels 4 km to school every morning in a wheelchair, pushed by his brothers.

Raising students’ awareness helps them grow together, fostering solidarity. Recognizing one’s own fortune is a way to honor it. Recognizing the existence and struggles of others is a way to become better, together.

Every child deserves a chance to succeed. Every child deserves support, especially when the economic or political situation in their country makes access to education difficult.

We invite you to discover short scenes imagined and performed by the students of René Subissi School in Bastia (Corsica, France) throughout February on our social media channels.

A child’s perspective on education, solidarity, and courage—expressed with creativity and sincerity.

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Do you remember Nasta, the little girl we met at nine years old in a slum in Banga, Mayotte? Every day, she walked two kilometers to school, carrying on her frail shoulders the hope for a better future.

She grew up in very difficult circumstances, and in 2024, Cyclone Chido could have shattered her dreams, destroying her home, belongings, and school supplies… Thanks to you, her family was able to rebuild part of their house, and Nasta received a computer along with essential school supplies to continue her studies, supported at every step by your generosity.

Guided by solidarity, Nasta has always wanted to work in healthcare. She has just joined the Faculty of Medicine in Brest, France for her first year of medical school.

Your support has transformed her life, and her story is far from over.

Let’s continue to stand by her, giving her the means to pursue her dreams and overcome every new challenge.

SUPPORT NASTA 💚

The documentary On the Way to School, Jackson’s journey, the creation of the Association, and then the founding of Nossim School… the very definition of a virtuous circle. Allow me to guide you through what happened.

Thirteen years ago, Pascal Plisson embarked on making the documentary On the Way to School, alongside his producer Barthélemy Fougea. The film followed four students driven by an unyielding determination to succeed, refusing to accept their circumstances, defying the laws of nature — each navigating perilous paths for a single mission: to get to school.

Among these students was Jackson. At just 11 years old, he walked 20 kilometers every day across the savannah to attend school. The outcome of this documentary was the creation of the Association: to help children like him whose access to education is limited. Jackson became the first student supported by the Association. After completing his schooling, his dreams came true: Jackson became a lawyer, driven by a desire to serve justice. He has always known what is right: education for all. Now, he wants to give back what was given to him.

In 2025, he founded Nossim School to change the future for the children of his village.

Jackson once walked twenty kilometers every day, breathless and fearful, avoiding elephants and other dangers. Today, he leads the school as its president and manager.

Nossim School now welcomes 110 children aged 4 to 8. The educational complex, staffed with skilled teachers, includes fully equipped classrooms, a cafeteria, an educational vegetable garden, and sanitary facilities ensuring optimal hygiene. One can only imagine the emotion in our hearts.

Yet, there is still a long journey ahead…

WATER

Kenya faces recurrent droughts, making access to safe drinking water particularly difficult. The nearest well is too far away, making the journey exhausting and arduous. The lack of water has a major impact on the health of the villagers, and poor hygiene among the children directly affects their concentration and school performance. To address this urgent need, we are launching a hydrological drilling project. The well, located very close to the school, will provide safe access to drinking water and help foster positive local dynamics.

By involving the children in a responsible approach, this project promotes community autonomy and teaches the sustainable management of natural resources.

Total project cost: €18,000. Thanks to the support of our partners, we have already raised €6,000.

To make this project a reality, we need your help: €12,000

ELECTRICITY

In this region, the sun sets early — by 5 p.m., it is already pitch dark. All educational activities come to a halt. Every movement becomes dangerous, and the work of the school staff is paralyzed, inevitably affecting the students’ learning.

To meet this critical need, we are launching a solar panel installation project, which will provide Nossim School with a sustainable and independent energy source. This electricity will not only allow classes to continue in the late afternoon but will also improve safety, administrative operations, and lighting in the sanitary facilities.

Support needed for this project: €4,000

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

In this arid region, an educational vegetable garden has been established. Today, it directly feeds the students: kale, tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers brighten the cafeteria plates, providing diverse and colorful meals. This project involves all the villagers, and families are introduced to sustainable agricultural practices. They work the land together, forming a motivated and lasting team.

To diversify the crops and improve the children’s diet, in a spirit of sharing and harvest, we aim to further develop the garden so it can reduce the cafeteria’s costs and help the community achieve greater food autonomy.

Contribution needed for the garden: €3,000

Your name, along with those of all donors, will be engraved on the school façade.

In 2025, your donations are still tax-deductible!
A donation of €100 effectively costs you only €34 after tax deduction.

Thank you again for your invaluable support.

Thaïs Dumas
Association Sur le Chemin de l’École

Thanks to the support of the BEL Foundation, we have created an educational and nutritional ecosystem in five countries: India, Kenya, Bangladesh, Madagascar, and Morocco.

These school and community gardens now provide more than 115,000 balanced meals per year to 550 children, while strengthening social cohesion, agricultural knowledge sharing, and environmental preservation.

🍅 GARDENS AT THE HEART OF COMMUNITIES

🇮🇳 India – Jharia: In the heart of mining areas, a collective garden invites children and families to reconnect with the land—to sow, grow, and harvest healthy vegetables. Each plot yields 30 to 40 kg per harvest of spinach, eggplants, cabbages, tomatoes, and papayas—a small treasure of nature in the middle of the mines.

🇰🇪 Kenya – Nossim School: In this fragile and arid region, the garden directly supplies the school canteen while teaching families sustainable farming practices. The crops thrive and rotate throughout the year, producing kale, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies for colorful, nutritious meals.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh – Chatkhil: On land vulnerable to flooding, students care for a large garden that supports both the school’s and families’ food needs. Greens, cabbages, and various vegetables are grown and regularly distributed to the 100 children and their families, blending learning with sharing.

🇲🇬 Madagascar: In southern villages and on the high plateaus, educational gardens help children discover the richness of the soil and strengthen food autonomy. Greens, garlic, carrots, green beans, and cabbages, along with climate-adapted fruit trees, form regular harvests that feed children and their families every day.

🇲🇦 Morocco – Casablanca: At the Second Chance School, young people grow and cook their own vegetables, turning the garden into a true learning laboratory. The garden covers about 30% of the center’s vegetable needs, used directly in cooking workshops that connect agriculture with healthy eating.

« THIS PROJECT IS AN EXAMPLE FOR OUR REGION. IT PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT TO OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES »  

Shankar Bkash Paul, School Director in Bangladesh.