Mrs R., 82: a visit every week
Widowed and with no family nearby, she now receives a weekly visit from a volunteer. “I thought I was done with company. Now I look forward to Tuesdays.”
Impact & transparency
Actions, numbers, lives
Transparency is at the heart of our commitment. Here is what we have achieved together — thanks to you.
Key figures (updated yearly)
1,400+
People supported (cumulative)
3,200+
Visits to elders
220+
Sewing-school students
350+
Families supported
42
Events organised
12,800
Volunteer hours
Where do donations go?
100% of donations are allocated to our missions. No salary is paid.
- Emergency aid & family support — 35%
- Elderly support & isolation programmes — 25%
- Sewing school & fashion events — 20%
- Communities & newcomers — 12%
- Insurance & structure costs — 6%
- Communication, awareness, transparency — 2%
Stories that inspire us
Khadija, 34: from French class to a job
She arrived in France in 2024 and attended our French classes for 8 months. She now works as a seamstress with a partner — partly trained at WAS.
The Spring runway
Forty students of our school presented their creations to 300 people. Elders, young people, newcomers: one shared stage, one shared pride.
Annual report & accounts
In line with our bylaws, we publish each year an activity report and a financial statement validated at the General Assembly. The report can be sent on simple request to contact@was-association.org.