Organizations for solidarity and mutual aid Franche-Comté

The Bird Protection League focuses on the study and protection of the birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals, their habitats and the ecosystems they depend on in Franche-Comté. The purpose of the associative structure is to bring wildlife and nature to the general public by organizing outings, conferences, conferences… This knowledge of the environment allows LPO to lead the protection of wildlife through the Natural reserve of Frotey-lès-Vesoul. A nature association that takes our precious volatility under its wing!

A service reserved for women victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or harassment. Home, psychological comfort and material help are the main areas of intervention. The association also has several apartments allowing it to accommodate about people. And for further information, there is of course the 3919 emergency number!

La Recyclade could be summed up in three words: collect, recycle and sell, but that would be too simplistic for this fine initiative. The two solidarity boutiques (in the Bourroches and Montmuzard districts) are brimming with second-hand items at very low prices. The idea is to give a second life to furniture, clothes and all kinds of objects dropped off. They are either sold as they are, because they are in good condition, or they are reused, transformed and diverted in the workshop. La Recyclade also organizes "transformation" and "creation" workshops. The aim: to reduce waste and create jobs. Please note that membership is required to benefit from these workshops!

Latitude 21 is the name of the House of Architecture and Environment of Dijon Metropole. It is aimed at the general public and in particular at children and families. Its objective: to educate about the environment for sustainable development, and to raise awareness of the challenges of architecture and urban planning. Its actions are very concrete and include exhibitions, films and events. Workshops are organized for families. Children and their parents can build feeders, nesting boxes, insect hotels - several hundred are made and installed in the agglomeration each year - or even herbariums and plant frescos. Families take advantage of their visit to use the educational games. A full programme of activities, in class or on the premises, is offered to schoolchildren from kindergarten to high school, with no less than 30 different themes. Latitude 21 also rents out themed exhibitions. The building that houses Latitude 21 is worth a visit: it is the first low-energy building to be built in Burgundy. Finally, the public institution participates in the magazine Archimag, which focuses on contemporary architecture in Burgundy and is available on its premises.

This association brings together women and men, from all walks of life, who through their commitment, training and experience are real relief professionals. They intervene in the training of the general public at first aid (1 138 persons were trained in 2014 in the department), in relief missions in addition to public services and in humanitarian and social assistance missions. The association offers several training sessions for first aid gestures. Don't hesitate! The knowledge learned during these trainings may help you save lives.

With over a thousand members, the Athénas association takes in wild animals in order to help and care for them. Every year, several hundred animals (mainly birds, but also mammals and reptiles) are welcomed into the center, and almost half of the residents eventually regain their freedom. Falcons are regular visitors, with over eight hundred of them (and five different species). Lynx are also frequently rescued, as are forest cats and hen harriers.