E.S.A de Marseille

Friendly School Support (E.S.A) is a non-profit association established under French law, recognized as a public complement to the public education system, acknowledged as being in the public interest, apolitical and non-denominational, founded in 1969. Each year, 80,000 children leave the school system without a diploma. E.S.A's mission is to combat school failure with a commitment to equity. For over half a century, E.S.A has helped children succeed. Based on the principle that all children deserve the same opportunities, it offers volunteer support to students whose parents are unable to help them or arrange additional help, due to lack of knowledge and financial means. Our work targets school-age children from primary through final secondary year. It is organized around three key areas: - Personalized support for the child to rebuild confidence and foster independence - Raising parents' awareness of the importance of academic work - Opening horizons through exposure to the wider world via cultural outings