Creating inclusive housing for young people
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The project
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Fratries creates well-placed colivings in major French cities, where 10 to 13 active young people live together, half of whom are mentally handicapped and/or autistic. On a day-to-day basis, Fratries supports these young people in their social and professional integration.
6
homeshomes open by the end of 2024, and other projects underway to meet major needs throughout France
64
flatmatesroommates in Fratries homes by the end of 2024
100
%housemates with disabilities supported towards greater autonomy, towards and into employment
Solution
Fratries’ mission is to promote the integration of young people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders into mainstream society through housing and employment.
To this end, Fratries develops co-living spaces: beautiful, furnished homes in the heart of cities, where young working adults—with and without disabilities—share their daily lives. Located near public transportation and shops, these spaces also make it easier to access employment. On a daily basis, housemates with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders receive support to achieve independence and find employment.
And it’s working! Genuine friendships are forming, and everyone says they’re learning from one another!
In three years, three Fratries co-living spaces have opened their doors in Nantes, Colombes, and Rennes thanks to the support of numerous stakeholders and sponsors!
Given the success of these first co-living spaces (100% occupancy rate), and to meet the high demand from young people wishing to join a Fratries community, three new homes will open by the end of 2024, and other projects are underway in other major French cities.
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Use of the money
Donations will be used to fund support services to help young people with intellectual disabilities find and maintain employment.
This mission is carried out by the residence manager, the social and community activities coordinator, who dedicates part of their time to this support.
If the young people wish, the coordinator helps them secure internships and find a career that aligns with their interests and talents. Once they are employed, the coordinator maintains close contact with the employer and/or the young person’s mentor at the workplace to ensure that everything is going smoothly.
This mission is carried out by the residence manager, the social and community activities coordinator, who dedicates part of their time to this support.
If the young people wish, the coordinator helps them secure internships and find a career that aligns with their interests and talents. Once they are employed, the coordinator maintains close contact with the employer and/or the young person’s mentor at the workplace to ensure that everything is going smoothly.
Why we love it?
Fratries is a lovely shared-accommodation project for young people with and without disabilities, where they can share good times, create social links and learn to live together. Some gain in autonomy and self-confidence, others break out of their solitude and change their outlook on disability, and in the end, everyone's a winner!
Certified association
Fratries is an association certified by Dift, here are the criteria we evaluate:
Financial management
Innovation & efficiency
Entrepreneurial spirit, agility & ambition
Governance & values
Transparency, monitoring & impact measurement
Systemic impact
To learn more, visit dift.com/causes
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