The association
Origin of the name
In order to carry out this project, we have decided to dedicate an entire year (and even a bit more...) to our Planet. The name of our initiative therefore came to us rather quickly. But why reuse this name for the association we have created? Indeed, it may seem a bit simplistic: the Planet undoubtedly deserves more than a year of efforts, and the work of a single person will not revolutionise the Planet...
Just a few years ago, the ethics of many young citizens led them to avoid the one year period of military service. Today, we are convinced that these very same people would be very likely to volunteer if they were asked to devote a few months of their time to a "Social Service". When you consider the fact that each year approximately 800,000 young French citizens complete their studies, it becomes apparent that the energy of change is not out of reach!
Despite being a few years late, the "A year for the Planet" project is, in a way, our own "Social Service". Regarding the association, we hope that it will be the first of a long series of contributions and that all of these small initiatives will help consolidate the foundations for a more durable world!
The association's missions
We have created the "One year for the Planet" association (governed by the French 1901 law) on 20 April 2009. According to its statutes, it aims to raise awareness and take action to preserve the environment and foster sustainable development, and to encourage individual or collective projects oriented towards this same goal.
Specifically, the association aims to encourage positive initiatives by helping those who wish to establish their own "Social Service" promoting sustainable development. At the end of our 2010-2011 project, we will perpetuate our action by advising and encouraging new association members who wish to establish their own personal projects. We have already held discussions with other people who have successfully completed similar projects. We therefore wish to create a network of contacts available to the members of the association.
You have gone through a similar adventure and you want to share your experience? You are committed to an ambitious project and would like to obtain advice? Contact us !
