Fondation Panafricaine Ki-Yi

Description of the partner

The Pan-African Ki-Yi Mbock Foundation is located in the village of Ki-Yi in Ivory Coast. Its aim is to encourage young people to create and develop through culture, by teaching them arts and crafts (performing, visual and plastic arts, audiovisual and digital arts), and to help them reintegrate into society by supporting them in their professional careers.

The idea is to provide them with sufficiently effective artistic training to strengthen their self-confidence and faith in their ability to create a better future for themselves in a responsible manner.

Another goal of the Foundation’s is to promote the circulation of African artists and their work throughout Africa and the world.

Beyond the cultural aspect, the Foundation fights for greater social justice. It defends art and culture as a means of reducing juvenile delinquency.

The mission is exclusively a Civic Service assignment, lasting from 6 to 12 months.

The mission

Volunteers with the Ki-Yi association carry out the following activities, in support of local team members:

• Support for the management of the site: Volunteers help the team to welcome the general public, artists coming for a residency, for access to the art gallery, the library etc…
• Support for the organization and implementation of artistic programming: Volunteers help with the organization of artistic performances, logistics, welcoming the public and creating visuals for the artistic program.
• Support for promotion of the Foundation: Volunteers help raise the profile of the center, assist in the creation of content on social media, and develop the Foundation’s promotional activities.

Candidate profile

Training :

No training, specific skills, professional or volunteer experience can be required. Motivation is the only criterion that must really be taken into account in the context of Civic Service.

Preferred profile :

Profiles with experience in organizing and promoting activities are appreciated. Good adaptability and initiative are required. A genuine interest in art and culture is a plus.

Accommodation

Volunteers are accommodated in rooms equipped with toilet, air conditioning, fridge, mini oven, TV, storage space and internet access. A cell phone is provided for professional communications.