Testimonials
International solidarity · Youth · Mobility
Building bridges, inspiring action.
We work for a world where every young person has the power to become an active, caring citizen, beyond borders.
- Cenon, FranceHead office · France hub
- BeninBenin hub
- Mumias, KenyaWOPLAH partner
01Our mission
Our mission is to democratise access to international mobility and civic engagement for young people.
Nouvelle Communauté Internationale (NCI) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in July 2024 in Cenon, near Bordeaux. It helps young people aged 13 to 30 take part in Erasmus+ youth exchanges, European Solidarity Corps volunteering and solidarity projects between France and Benin.
We believe that intercultural experiences are essential to train tomorrow’s leaders and build a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable society.
- Founded
- July 2024
- Status
- French non-profit (loi 1901)
- Based in
- France · Benin
- Programs
- Erasmus+ · ESC · PECS
02Programs
Get involved with Erasmus+ programs
The Nouvelle Communauté Internationale (NCI) association actively participates in Erasmus+ programs to offer young people and youth workers opportunities for learning, exchange, and civic engagement on a European scale.
Youth exchange
Youth exchanges allow groups of participants from different countries to meet around a common theme.
13–30 years · 5 to 21 daysEuropean Solidarity Corps (ESC)
The ESC offers people aged 18-30 the chance to volunteer abroad for 2 weeks to 12 months in fields like environmental protection, education, and social inclusion.
18–30 years · 2 weeks to 12 monthsTraining course
Training courses are for youth workers and facilitators to develop professional skills in non-formal education, project management, and specific topics like inclusion.
Youth workers · FacilitatorsPECS
The Citizen and Solidarity Engagement Program (PECS), initiated by the Nouvelle Communauté Internationale (NCI) association, aims to encourage the engagement and involvement of young people around common causes.
16–30 yearsEuroPeers
The EuroPeers network consists of young people who have participated in an Erasmus+ program and want to share their experience.
Former Erasmus+ participants
03A binational community
Rooted in France, committed in Benin.
NCI was born from the shared vision of French and Beninese founders. This dual culture is our strength: it allows us to create authentic international solidarity projects based on reciprocity, mutual respect and lasting impact.
We don’t just send volunteers; we build lasting bridges between communities, fostering rich intercultural dialogue and balanced cooperation.
France Hub
Our initiatives in France are mainly focused on raising awareness, citizenship education, and engaging young people in international mobility programs, particularly through volunteering and intercultural exchanges.
Benin Hub
In Benin, we carry out field actions centered on sustainable development, education, and local solidarity. We collaborate with communities to implement projects with direct impact, promoting inclusion and capacity building.
04Words from our participants
This experience was a true revelation for me. I learned a great deal and realized the importance of international solidarity.
This experience helped me better understand the importance of international volunteering and the many benefits of civic and solidarity engagement.
This meeting not only opened my eyes to new perspectives, but it also gave me a clear vision of what I could discover during an International Volunteering mission.
05In the field
Memories in pictures
06Solidarity shop
Wear a symbol of intercultural creativity
A unique T-shirt, born from a creative project between France and Kenya, to fund youth empowerment through international mobility.
In collaboration with WOPLAH, Mumias, Kenya
Discover the project
Ready to join the movement?
Every action counts. Whether you want to go on a mission, support our projects or simply learn more, your commitment is precious.