Mouvement Personne d'Abord

What Mouvement Personne d'Abord does

Mouvement Personne d'Abord is a Belgian non-profit association (ASBL — association sans but lucratif) founded in 1994 and headquartered in Verviers, Belgium. The organization is self-directed and self-represented by people with intellectual disabilities, who form its membership, governance, and leadership. It operates three regional antennas in the Walloon cities of Verviers (headquarters), Liège, and Namur, delivering programs that combine community organizing, advocacy, cultural expression, and adult education. Its foundational methodology is the Réflexion-Ecoute-Décision (RED) weekly group meeting, where members discuss issues affecting their lives, identify priorities, and make collective decisions that drive all subsequent organizational actions.

The organization delivers its services through an interconnected portfolio of roughly a dozen programs: theater workshops, radio and podcast production (Pep's Radio), visual arts, slam and creative writing, body expression, community gardening (Jardin Solidaire and the newer 'Un Jardin en Ville' biodiversity initiative), cooking (Mamie-Marmite), literacy and numeracy workshops, awareness/sensitization sessions for schools and universities, and a training program covering topics such as work, meaning of life, and relational/affective/sexual life. The core 'technology' is human-centered facilitation rather than software; there is no proprietary platform, API, or digital product. Outputs include audio/video productions, exhibitions, theater performances, and policy advocacy.

Revenue is generated through three streams: tax-deductible individual donations (EUR 40+ qualifies for Belgian fiscal deduction), institutional grants from governmental and social organizations (AViQ, CAP 48, Lions Club, Les Amis de Tolifaz, KIWANIS), and an annual chocolate gift box fundraiser at EUR 30 per box conducted in partnership with the Lions Club of Franchimont, with all proceeds reverting to the organization. The entity is privately held as a non-profit; it has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no reported headcount growth, operating with 1-10 employees and a volunteer/member base. Revenue and ARR are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Mouvement Personne d'Abord

Legal name

Mouvement Personne d'Abord

Website

https://mouvementpersonnedabord.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mouvement Personne d'Abord is a Belgian non-profit association (ASBL) founded in 1994, self-directed by and for people with intellectual disabilities. It operates three regional offices in Wallonia (Verviers, Liège, Namur), delivering advocacy, community organizing, cultural programs, and adult education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy (BPAGAFAF)

Keywords

• Disability rights advocacy
• Intellectual disability support
• Community self-representation
• Nonprofit association services
• Social inclusion programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Verviers

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted via Belgian bank account. Donations equal to or exceeding 40 euros qualify for fiscal deduction in Belgium.
2. Chocolate gift box sales: Annual Lions Club collaboration selling chocolate Galler gift boxes at 30 euros each, with proceeds fully reverting to the organization. Products include Cécémel or beer add-ons, chocolate sticks, eggs, tablets, and branded glass.
3. Institutional funding: Ongoing financial support from government and social organizations including AViQ, CAP 48, Lions Club, Les Amis de Tolifaz, and KIWANIS.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Mouvement Personne d'Abord is a Belgian non-profit association (ASBL) that delivers advocacy, self-representation, and community programs led by and for people with intellectual disabilities in Wallonia. Its core offerings are weekly Réflexion-Ecoute-Décision (RED) group meetings that anchor all activities, complemented by creative workshops (theater, art, slam, body expression, cooking, gardening), educational programs (literacy, sensibilisation/awareness, formation), and media production (Pep's Radio podcast). The organization runs three regional offices (Verviers, Liège, Namur), an annual chocolate-box fundraiser with the Lions Club, and advocacy campaigns against discrimination (e.g., 'Les étiquettes, c'est pour les pots de confiture').

Product overview

Mouvement Personne d'Abord is a non-profit advocacy organization run by and for people with intellectual disabilities in Belgium. The organization operates as a portfolio of interconnected community programs rather than a traditional tech product. Core programs include the Réflexion-Ecoute-Décision (RED) meeting structure as the foundation for all actions, complemented by various creative and educational workshops: Pep's Radio (media/podcast production), Atelier Théâtre (theater), Atelier Artistique (art), Atelier Créatif (crafts), Slam-Ecriture (slam poetry), Expression Corporelle (body expression), Mamie-Marmite (cooking), and Jardin Solidaire/Un Jardin en Ville (gardening). The organization also provides Sensibilisation (awareness) programs and Formation (training) services. These programs work together to promote self-determination, self-representation, and rights defense for people with intellectual disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• The organization has been operating for 30 years (since 1994), demonstrating sustained impact and longevity.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Réseau Wallon de Lutte contre la PauvretécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership because many members suffer from precarity and because the organization advocates for rights. The Network welcomes them as 'people first.' Joint work on poverty issues including transport.
• Présence et Action Culturelles (PAC) VervierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership beginning the 'vivre ensemble' journey. Collaborated on solidarity garden, feminist fresco, and 'oser la démocratie' projects for citizenship and solidarity.
• Centre Culturel de VervierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the organization in presenting its achievements including theater performances and conferences. Always responds positively to requests.
• Zone ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtistic partner collaboration for creative projects and performances.
• UNIA (Centre Interfédéral pour l'Egalité des Chances)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal center for equal opportunities. People can turn to UNIA if they do not feel respected in their rights or feel discriminated against.
• La Ligue des Droits de l'EnfantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks for inclusion of children in ordinary schools, advocating that schools adapt to each child's needs.
• ASBL D'Une Certaine GaietéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on photo-novel projects 'Je suis une personne d'abord' and 'Etincelles d'amour' documenting member stories with lucidity and benevolence.
• Article 27minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssential partner in Verviers for helping represent creativity, discover culture, and open debate through reduced-cost cultural access.
• Université de MonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on project 'DI-moi Santé! Vers des soins de santé inclusifs.' Members are co-researchers alongside the university. Also involved in RAAVI interregional project with University of Lille on self-determination.
• Collectif 03/12 à LiègecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective grouping many Liège associations working with people with disabilities, in collaboration with the city of Liège. Mouvement Personne d'Abord is heavily involved.
• Collectif Accessibilité Namur (CAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective of several associations acting together for better accessibility of places and events in Namur.
• La Ligue des Usagers des Services de Santé (L.U.S.S.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeague of health services users, advocating for healthcare access and rights.
• Centre 'Handicap et Santé' (A.R.A.P.H.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration on health and disability. Members share experiences and work on sensitizing health professionals for a more comfortable future.
• Altéo Liège - Groupe de travail 'Accès aux soins'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiège branch works for better hospital accessibility for people with intellectual disabilities. Addresses questions of navigation, welcome, and quality of care.
• CCWPSH (Conseil Consultatif Wallon des Personnes en Situation de Handicap)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalloon consultative council for people with disabilities. Member participates in study days and advocacy on topics like ableism.
• PAC (Présence et Action Culturelles) and Ciep VerviersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Un Jardin en Ville' workshop creating 20 nest boxes for blue titmice on Verviers territory to support biodiversity.
• CRISP (Centre de Recherche et d'Information Socio-Politique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided electoral education session explaining how voting works in Belgium and the Belgian political landscape.
• Marie Blondiau (Photographer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisted members in 'Déambulations urbaines' photographic workshop, helping document their cities.
• Institut François d'Assise de BougeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted reflection evening on exile paths where organization discovered resonances between immigration and disability experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cap 48: Belgian francophone charity raising funds for disability inclusion via media campaigns. Comparable as a larger institutional funder and media partner; co-produced MPDA's 'Les étiquettes' campaign and provides ongoing financial support.
• La Ligue des Droits Humains: Belgian francophone human rights league defending civil and political rights through litigation, advocacy, and education. Comparable as a broader rights-defense organization operating in the same Wallonia/Brussels territory.
• UNIA (Centre interfédéral pour l'égalité des chances): Belgian federal independent center combating discrimination and promoting equal opportunities. Comparable as a broader institutional actor working on anti-discrimination in Belgium and listed as a core partner of MPDA for rights-based referrals.

Regional players

• Article 27: Belgian francophone network promoting cultural accessibility for people facing socioeconomic barriers, including people with disabilities. Comparable as a peer organization facilitating cultural participation; listed as a core partner of MPDA in Verviers.

Direct peers

• CAWaB (Collectif Accessibilité Wallonie-Bruxelles): Wallonia-Brussels collective of associations working for accessibility of places, events, and public services for people with disabilities. Directly comparable peer operating in the same geography on overlapping accessibility advocacy; listed as a partnership ('Collectif Accessibilité Namur') in MPDA's data.
• Ligue des Droits de l'Enfant: Belgian francophone organization advocating for children's rights, including inclusive education. Listed as a strategic partner of MPDA on the shared goal of inclusion of children with disabilities in ordinary schools; operates in the same Walloon advocacy ecosystem.
• Inclusion Europe: European-level association advocating for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, with member organizations across Europe. Directly comparable as a peer organization dedicated to self-representation and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities at the policy level.
• Altéo: Belgian francophone federation of social movements for people with disabilities, chronic illness, and seniors. Directly comparable as a fellow disability-led advocacy organization operating in the same Wallonia/Belgium geography and addressing overlapping accessibility, healthcare, and rights issues. Listed as a partnership in MPDA's data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@personnedabord1451
• Facebookfacebook.com/mouvementpersonnedabordasblbelgique
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mouvement-personne-d'abord

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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