Année franco-indienne de l’innovation, visites de haut niveau : 2026 a été intense pour le réseau français en Inde. Réunie pour ses journées annuelles, l’équipe est revenue sur ces jalons et a défini les priorités pour l’année à venir.
At the Career Management Workshop for UN Volunteers, former UN Volunteers shared their journeys and encouraged serving volunteers to stay resilient, keep learning and take ownership of their career paths.
#UNVolunteers#IVY2026
The spirit of volunteering lives on 🙌
Former #UNVolunteer serving as a UNDP Management Associate (2017–2022), Yasar Ahmad now continues to champion volunteerism as Country Representative at France Volontaires India.
“Volunteerism connects communities and builds skills.”
Lors de l'AGNU exceptionnelle de lancement de l'Année internationale des volontaires, la France a réaffirmé son soutien au volontariat "levier puissant de la mise en oeuvre des #ODD" et annoncé la conférence internationale co-organisée par FV et @forumids en octobre 2026 à Paris
Annonce de l'Année internationale des volontaires au service du développement durable 2026, @forumids@iave@UNVolunteers@ifrc and @UNICEF lancent durant l'AGNU un Appel à l'action pour le futur du volontariat, auquel FV a contribué. Rejoignez le mouvement !
Through France Volontaires, Paul joined the Royal Academy of Bhutan as a French language educator, supporting students in a unique academic ecosystem rooted in wellbeing and intercultural dialogue.
His journey highlights the importance of international volunteer programs in developing global competencies and fostering mutual understanding between communities.
Discover the full story and insights from his mission
🔗 : https://t.co/g71ISItLRh
@FranceinIndia@FVolontaires@LaGuilde_Action
The panel discussion on “Volunteering as a Catalyst for Global Cooperation” brought together delegates from international organisations to discuss the significance of cross-border youth engagement and cultural exchange in strengthening youth-driven global cooperation. The session highlighted volunteering as a key driver in uniting young people to work collectively towards shared global objectives.
#InternationalYouthDay #Youth #IYD2025
Graced by the Hon Min for IT, @ptrmadurai & ED @FVolontaires@delaunayYannFV, #FrenchNationalDay in Chennai showcased the shared values, dynamic partnerships & cultural vibrancy between 🇮🇳-🇫🇷. CG@etiennerp expressed his gratitude for the support in linking 🇮🇳-🇫🇷 relationship.
Glad to have hosted France Volontaires event on the India visit of its Executive Director @DelaunayYannFV — also marking the launch of the Indo-French VIES Alumni Network.
Proud of the impact of young French volunteers supporting local development alongside Indian youth. 🇫🇷🇮🇳
A bilateral meeting was held between Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary (Youth Affairs), Dr. Sarah Jayal Sawkmie, Director (International Cooperation), and representatives from France Volontaires to enhance cooperation in the field of international volunteering. The French delegation included Mr. Yann Delaunay, Executive Director, France Volontaires; Mr. Gregor Trumel, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs, Director of the French Institute in India; Mr. Yasar Ahmad, Country Representative, France Volontaires and Ms. Krishma Rai, Partnership & Communication Officer, France Volontaires.
The discussions focused on strengthening partnerships and promoting volunteer exchanges, to support the Sustainable Development Goals in education, health, social action, and project management.
📍New Delhi • La visite 🇮🇳 de @DelaunayYannFV débute aux côtés de S.E.M. l’Ambassadeur @Thierry_Mathou et M. Grégor Trumel (@ifiofficiel) : une rencontre pour renforcer l’ancrage humain des relations par le #VIES — et qui marque le lancement du Réseau alumni du Volontariat 🇫🇷🇮🇳
Inspiring exchange with Yann Delaunay, Directeur général of France Volontaires on strengthening collaboration at the country level in India.
Together, we’re paving the way to boost volunteerism as we move toward the 2026 International Year of Volunteers! #Volunteer4Change
2 jours ✨️ à New Delhi:
- lancement par l'ambassadeur @thierry_mathou du réseau des alumni VIES 🇮🇳,
- échanges prometteurs avec @YASMinistry,
- rencontres inspirantes ac volontaires 🇮🇳 & 🇫🇷 @ServiceCivique@LP4Yglobal@EurasiaNet13 et nbx partenaires.
People to people diplomacy
✨Ouverture du séminaire de @FVolontaires par le ministre @TMohamedSoilihi qui souligne "la reconnaissance par @francediplo du #VIES. Les volontaires incarnent nos valeurs notre solidarité & notre fraternité ds des partenariats équilibrés respectueux & durables."
#TousVolontaires
🚄 A @villedetours, échanges ✨️ avec 2 volontaires en @ServiceCivique :
- Apurva 🇮🇳 mobilisée à l’Université
- Christian 🇨🇲 déployé à Loches
avec le soutien de @francediplo & d'un réseau d'acteurs engagés en @RCValdeLoire pr des mobilités croisées au + proche des territoires
President @EmmanuelMacron and Prime Minister @NarendraModi, imagined in Studio Ghibli-style art - a tribute to the enduring India-France friendship. 🇫🇷🤝🇮🇳
#Bhoutan = urgent ✨ partez enseigner le français au cœur du 'bonheur national brut'.
📝 V.S.I 12 mois → Professeur de français à Paro ! L'exceptionnel n'attend pas.
Pour candidater: https://t.co/Wr4uRHl8GM
Thank you Dr @ShashiTharoor for hosting a vibrant curtain raiser event heralding the 8th edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF).
France was officially announced as the guest of honour for this upcoming edition, which will unfold on 23-26 January 2025 in Kozhikode.