The IZARDS ATTITUDE association was created in October 2013 in the IZARDS neighborhood by three women: Nadia HASSAINI, Sabria BENTROB, and Yamina AISSA ABDI. Our initial goal was to occupy a ground-floor space in a building at 9 rue des chamois, which had been abandoned by the CMPP due to delinquency. We wanted to reclaim it and transform it into a place of dialogue and listening for families. Since the urban renovation, we have witnessed an outbreak of violence that resulted in four deaths between December 2013 and August 2014. Today, we still suffer greatly from this traumatic period… Violence continues to persist in 2022. At the heart of our concerns: 1 The question of education, particularly the issues faced by parents of pre-teens and teenagers in a difficult and sensitive neighborhood. 2 To combat isolation, we wanted to create bonds and solidarity among residents. 3 To promote cultural openness, secular values, and discussions and debate. Our association consists of approximately 200 member families. It was originally composed mainly of women between 25 and 70 years old and now includes more than 100 young people from primary school through high school. As mothers and women…
