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Moringa, combattre la malnutrition - Burkina Faso

S1 E2
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2013

It is in Africa that Raphaël finds volunteers from Quebec who are doing an internship in the small village of Burkina Faso. These interns' task is making the population aware of the properties and virtues of a local plant called moringa. This humanitarian project aims to maximize the planting and to sensitize the people to the benefits of this plant to fight malnutrition.

Levels:
Secondary Grade 12 Grade 9 Grade 11 Grade 10 Elementary Grade 6 Grade 5
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities Health and Physical Education Canadian and World Studies Guidance and Career Education Health Philosophy and Religions
Skills:
Collaboration Global Citizenship and Sustainability Innovation Communication
French level:
C1: Effective Operational Proficiency Proficient User (C1 - C2) B2: Vantage Independent User (B1 - B2)
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E1 : Hippothérapie - Val Rita

28min50s
Raphaël discovers a therapeutic riding center in Val Rita, a small region in northern Ontario. The passion for horses and the desire to work with a variety of people with special needs are key elements of this show. No matter how different or similar we are, everyone benefits in their own way to improve their physical, emotional,…
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E2 : Moringa, combattre la malnutrition - Burkina Faso

28min50s
It is in Africa that Raphaël finds volunteers from Quebec who are doing an internship in the small village of Burkina Faso. These interns' task is making the population aware of the properties and virtues of a local plant called moringa. This humanitarian project aims to maximize the planting and to sensitize the people to the…
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E3 : Karité, le beurre de l'espoir - Burkina Faso

28min50s
Raphaël meets a group of six interns who have come to help three cooperatives working in the shea sector. Shea butter and the beauty products derived from it are synonymous with hope for many women in the Ouagadougou region of Burkina Faso. Women help each other to produce products that will increase their financial powers as well as…
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E4 : Chantiers-jeunesse - Sainte Thérèse

28min50s
Raphaël joined a group of young volunteers from around the world to work in a park in Ste-Thérèse, 50 kilometers north of Montreal. This green space was created on a territory that was formerly used as an illegal dump. The transformation of this place is phenomenal. For several years, the organization Chantiers jeunesse has…
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E5 : Habitats pour l'humanité - Montréal

28min50s
In Montreal, Raphaël joins university students who give of their time to help families become homeowners despite very modest financial means. Habitats for Humanity is the featured organism. It is obvious that the volunteers get as much from it as the future owners.
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E6 : Sanctuaire de félins - Floride

28min50s
In Florida, Raphaël visits a feline sanctuary as well as several other species where eco-volunteers work. Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the shelter, cleaning the enclosures, and preparing and distributing food. It is obvious that people have a common passion, the welfare of animals.
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E7 : S'unir pour les enfants - Costa Rica - Pérou

28min50s
Raphaël flies to Costa Rica and Peru to meet young resourceful students who provide humanitarian aid in a school in San Blas as well as in a daycare center in Colique. Students organize various activities or provide support to promote children's learning and development. In addition, several mutual aid initiatives are being set…
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E8 : Les boîtes à lunch de Roxanne - Gatineau

28min50s
Roxanne from Gatineau is a 15 year old girl who is committed to making dinners for the less fortunate. This project, which she initiated at the age of 9, took on an incredible scale that earned her the Governor General's Award. She is dedicated to the cause, and the time and effort she puts into it demonstrates her compassion for…
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E9 : Évènement We-Day - Winnipeg

28min50s
A busy day for Raphaël in Winnipeg. With Kristen and Brenda, two interns from Canada World Youth, he attends a mega gathering of young volunteers. Afterwards, Raphaël and the two girls go to the Community Centre to prepare and serve a meal to underprivileged children. Finally, Raphaël discovers the unique story of their host family. …
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E10 : Nuit sans-abri - Winnipeg

28min50s
Raphaël travels to Winnipeg to meet students from College Gabriel-Roy, who take advantage of Halloween night to spend a night out to educate them about the reality of homelessness. This experience helped make the reality of the less fortunate tangible. They also brought donations to community agencies to close this experience, in…
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E11 : Solidarité francophone - Edmonton

28min50s
Raphaël discovers how the founder of CANAVUA named Dicky and his brigades of volunteers promote volunteering in French in Edmonton, a predominantly English-speaking city. It is through the Cité francophone center that several services are offered to the Franco-Albertan population such as interpreters at the doctor's office or at…
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E12 : Mission d'espoir - Edmonton

28min50s
In this episode, Raphaël is in Edmonton to meet Marie, a young mega-volunteer to get to know the reality of street workers in Edmonton. The Christian organization Hope Mission aims to come to the aid of the homeless whether it is to provide shelter, hot meals, clothing, basic medical aid or to provide transportation for more serious…
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E13 : Parlement Jeunesse pancanadien - Ottawa

28min50s
Raphaël meets the participants of the Pan-Canadian Youth Parliament. Over 100 young Francophones aged 16 to 25 take part in a parliamentary simulation that takes place directly on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. It is obvious that this parliamentary experience fosters group spirit, the feeling of Francophone belonging, political knowledge,…
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E14 : Main dans la main - Gatineau

28min50s
Raphaël goes to Gatineau at the Mathieu Froment-Savoie house to meet two young volunteers, Alyssa and Philippe, who do exceptional work with people at the end of their life. Palliative care requires keeping patients company, supporting families, and lightening the burden of caregivers by supporting them with different tasks. It is not…
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E15 : Une école à rénover - Togo

28min50s
Raphaël goes to Togo, a small country in West Africa, to meet ten young French volunteers who, in a spirit of international solidarity, committed themselves during their summer vacation to restore a village school and to animate various games for Togolese children. They immersed themselves in African culture and they took full…
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E16 : Théâtre pour l'égalité - Togo

28min50s
Women make up the majority of Togo's workforce, but they are far from achieving equity in Togolese society and businesses. Raphael comes to meet a group of young volunteers who have come to Togo to participate in a project to raise awareness of gender issues among youth. Part one of two: preparation.
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E17 : Théâtre pour l'égalité, 2e partie - Togo

28min50s
The theme of this episode follows violence against women, polygamy, the preference to give birth to boys versus girls, arranged marriages as well as all the socio-economic aspects that continually confront the reality of the African population. The presence of these issues is addressed through a play featuring Togolese and Quebecois,…
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E18 : Le match parfait, Mira - Ste Madeleine

28min50s
Raphaël goes to the Mira Foundation in Ste-Madeleine, a small municipality 45 kilometers from Montreal. Dogs are trained there for people with visual disabilities or reduced mobility. Guide dogs really have a lasting impact on the beneficiaries who receive them. Mutual aid, complicity and passion are at the heart of the foundation&…
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E19 : La course de Blizzard - Victoriaville

28min50s
Raphaël is in Victoriaville, Quebec, to meet Samuel, a young student who had the good idea of organizing a winter foot race known as the Blizzard Challenge. His goal is to get people moving and, at the same time, to raise funds for a non-profit organization called Productions Généreuses. This initiative is thought by and for the…
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E20 : Centre de répit - Boucherville

28min50s
Raphaël is in Boucherville, a suburb of Montreal. He meets two very generous and devoted girls. They work in a center that takes in handicapped children to give parents a little respite. The Aux Quatre Poches center is truly at the service of children with special needs but also responds to the needs of parents. It is an essential…
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E21 : Santé vous en forme - L'Assomption

28min50s
Raphaël is now in L'Assomption, a suburb north-east of Montreal. He comes to meet students who are between 15 and 17 years old and who are acting as mentors in their community and especially with elementary school students to help them develop healthy lifestyle habits. This project promotes youth involvement and reconciles work,…
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E22 : Les singes à ventre rouge - Bénin

28min50s
Raphaël comes to Benin to discover another way of traveling. Ecotourism demonstrates that the spirit of solidarity can also translate into actions to protect the environment, biodiversity and endangered species. Raising awareness about wildlife protection contributes to sustainable development so that future generations may also…
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E23 : Planter pour sauver - Bénin

28min50s
For his second stop in Benin, Raphael becomes ecovolunteer in a team of villagers living near Lake Ahémé, a place where biodiversity is threatened. At their side, he discovers the importance of the mangrove plantation program.
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E24 : Une cuisine collective - Victoriaville

28min50s
In Victoriaville, Raphaël met a group of young people from Ontario and Benin who had come to Canada World Youth for an internship. They volunteer in various community organizations such as a collective kitchen and an organic farm.
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E25 : Au service des animaux - Montréal

28min50s
Inspired by his encounters and travels, Raphaël decided to become an SPCA volunteer.
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E26 : Souvenirs marquants

28min50s
This last episode of the series takes a look back at Raphael's most memorable moments. He looks back on the encounters that particularly marked him throughout the filming. Each interview increased the star's knowledge from various social, cultural, economic, political or ecological perspectives. As a final word, it's…
Levels:
Secondary Grade 12 Grade 9 Grade 11 Grade 10 Elementary Grade 6 Grade 5
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities Health and Physical Education Canadian and World Studies Guidance and Career Education Health Philosophy and Religions
Skills:
Collaboration Global Citizenship and Sustainability Innovation Communication
French level:
C1: Effective Operational Proficiency Proficient User (C1 - C2) B2: Vantage Independent User (B1 - B2)