What Association Imani Canada does

Association Imani (also known as IMANI) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2019 and headquartered at Cité Audacieuse, 9 rue Vaugirard, 75006 Paris. It is recognised as an organisation serving the public good (association d'intérêt général), authorising it to issue tax-deductible receipts. The organisation's stated mission is to combat violence and discrimination against women and youth through an integrated model combining art, education, coaching, and mentoring. It delivers programmes across six thematic pillars: awareness (theatre productions, debates), education (school interventions, Junior Sexism Mural), inspiration (50+ portrait exhibition), mobilisation (national prevention spot competition at the National Assembly or Senate), support (coaching workshops launched in 2023), and professional integration (six-month mentoring programme).

The product portfolio comprises seven core offerings: the flagship theatre production 'UNIVERSELLES – Hidden Wounds' (2022, 8,000+ spectators); school interventions with interactive workshops; the Inspiring Role Models travelling exhibition; the annual prevention spot competition; a coaching workshops programme for women in vulnerable situations; a six-month mentoring programme; and incivility management workshops. The flagship theatre piece was originally launched as 'Elles en Scène' and rebranded to UNIVERSELLES. Beneficiaries are segmented into women in vulnerable/precarious situations, youth aged 12+ (particularly in priority urban areas), corporate partners, and volunteers/mentors.

Revenue is generated exclusively through grants and donations, with no commercial product pricing. The three documented revenue streams are: (1) individual donations processed via HelloAsso, with 66% tax deductibility in France, (2) public grants from Île-de-France Region, Seine-et-Marne department, City of Paris, and the Fondation de l'Académie des Sciences, and (3) corporate foundation partnerships and sponsorships from Orange Foundation, SFR Foundation, Crédit Agricole Foundation, Spie Batignolles, FGO, Zonta Club, Fondation IAD, Fondation Colin & Seguin, and others. The organisation is led by Founder & Director Saly Diop and President Félicie Chainon, with specialised poles for Vie Associative, Mentorat, Communication/Multimédia, and Secrétariat. Geographic operations are anchored in Île-de-France with documented outreach to Seine-et-Marne and visibility efforts at national institutions.

Name

Association Imani Canada

Legal name

Association Imani

Website

https://imani-asso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Association Imani is a French non-profit founded in 2019 that combats violence and discrimination against women and youth in vulnerable situations through an integrated model combining theatre productions, school workshops, coaching, mentoring, and a national prevention competition, operating from Paris with funding from donations, public grants, and corporate foundations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Community Services Non-Profit

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory (BPACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Gender equality empowerment
• Anti-violence education
• Social impact theatre
• Women mentoring programs
• Youth awareness workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: IMANI raises funds through individual donations collected via the HelloAsso platform. The organization is recognised as serving the public good (reconnue d'intérêt général) and is authorised to issue tax-deductible receipts allowing donors in France to deduct 66% of their donation from income tax, within legal limits. Donations finance the association's actions and the development of its structure.
2. Public grants and subsidies: IMANI receives funding from institutional partners including the Île-de-France Region, Seine-et-Marne department, City of Paris, and the Fondation de l'Académie des Sciences. These public grants support the theatre productions, school interventions, and broader programme delivery.
3. Corporate partnerships and sponsorship: IMANI engages businesses as corporate partners who co-create projects, participate in awareness campaigns, and support specific initiatives. Partners include Orange Foundation, SFR Foundation, Crédit Agricole Foundation, Spie Batignolles, FGO, Zonta Club, and others. Sponsorship contributions fund programme activities and provide in-kind support such as free bus transportation (Transdev partnership).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Association Imani is a non-profit association (loi 1901) recognised as serving the public good that delivers an integrated ecosystem of programmes — including the flagship theatre production UNIVERSELLES – Hidden Wounds, school equality workshops, an inspiring role-models exhibition, a prevention spot competition, coaching workshops, a six-month mentoring programme, and incivility management workshops — to combat gender-based violence and discrimination and to support the empowerment and professional integration of women and youth in vulnerable situations, primarily in the Île-de-France region of France.

Product overview

IMANI is a non-profit association founded in 2019 offering a holistic ecosystem of social programmes focused on empowering women and youth. Its core offerings include the flagship theatre production 'UNIVERSELLES – Hidden Wounds', school interventions, an inspiring role models exhibition, a prevention spot competition, coaching workshops, a mentoring programme, and incivility management workshops. These integrated programmes work together to transform awareness into action and vulnerability into empowerment through art, education, and professional integration support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNIVERSELLES – Hidden Wounds: Flagship theatre production created in 2022, addressing violence against women and equality of opportunity through true stories.
• What would you say to the child you once were?
• (RÉ)Exister et devenir autonome par l'emploi
• Junior Sexism Mural

Products and services

• UNIVERSELLES – Hidden Wounds (theatre production) Theatrical production exploring themes of violence against women, social exclusion, harassment, discrimination and equality of opportunity through real testimonies, aimed at audiences aged 12+ in schools and community venues. Educational and corporate versions are also available.
• School interventions (educational workshops) Interactive post-performance workshops delivered in middle and high schools (including priority urban areas) that enable students to express emotions, analyse gender stereotypes, and engage with equality, empathy and violence prevention. Includes the participatory 'Junior Sexism Mural' tool.
• Inspiring role models exhibition Evolving photographic exhibition of nearly 50 portraits of women and male allies whose life stories exemplify resilience and empowerment, toured to partner regions and institutions each year to give visibility to role models.
• Prevention spot competition Annual national creative competition in which students produce short awareness videos on equality inspired by the theatre piece and school workshops, culminating in award ceremonies at the National Assembly or Senate.
• Coaching workshops programme – (Ré)Exister et devenir autonome par l'emploi Professional training programme launched in 2023 for women in vulnerable or precarious situations, combining self-esteem development, employability training and empowerment to support personal and professional reintegration.
• Mentoring programme Six-month mentoring programme pairing women in vulnerable situations with inspiring mentors to foster trust, connection and professional guidance, breaking isolation and co-creating pathways toward autonomy, confidence and sustainable employment.
• Incivility management workshops Practical workshop for women that teaches how to identify signs of aggression, de-escalate tense situations, react safely, apply self-defence basics and manage stress, strengthening confidence, posture and the capacity to act.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ spectators reached through the UNIVERSELLES theatre production since 2022
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TransdevcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough this partnership, IMANI provides free bus transportation for students participating in its awareness-raising theatre performances, ensuring access and inclusion for all. Transdev supplies free transportation services, enabling students from priority areas to attend performances, which is essential for IMANI's inclusive delivery model.
• Région Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÎle-de-France Region is a major institutional partner providing financial support (grants/subsidies) to IMANI's programmes. The Region's logo appears prominently on the homepage partner section, indicating significant funding relationship.
• Département de Seine-et-Marne (77)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeine-et-Marne department is listed as an institutional partner and funder. The department's support enables IMANI to operate regional programming in this territory.
• Ville de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Paris is listed as an institutional partner and funder of IMANI's initiatives, supporting the organisation's activities within the capital.
• DRDFE (Délégation Régionale aux Droits des Femmes et à l'Égalité)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRDFE is a regional government body dedicated to women's rights and equality. As a partner, it provides institutional support and likely referral pathways for beneficiaries.
• Zonta ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZonta Club is a global service organisation of professionals working to advance the status of women. As a partner, it supports IMANI's gender equality and empowerment initiatives.
• APAMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPAMA (likely a local associative partner) is listed among IMANI's network of partner associations, mentors, and social actors working synergistically to create pathways of reintegration and empowerment.
• STAND-UPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAND-UP is listed as a partner, with its logo displayed on the homepage. The partnership may relate to Stand Up的人士 anti-violence or empowerment initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Women for Women International: International non-profit running year-long mentoring and training programmes for women survivors of war and conflict, pairing each participant with a sponsor/mentor. Closely mirrors IMANI's 6-month mentoring/coaching model, though operating internationally.

Direct peers

• Fondation RAJA-Danièle Marcovici: French corporate foundation supporting projects advancing women's rights, equality, and empowerment across France. Directly comparable to IMANI's gender-equality focus and reliance on corporate-foundation funding models.
• FORCE FEMMES: French non-profit association helping women aged 45+ return to employment through mentoring, coaching, and professional integration support. Closely mirrors IMANI's mentoring/coaching model for women in vulnerable situations, though targeted at an older demographic.
• Fondation des Femmes: French foundation dedicated to promoting women's rights and combating violence against women through advocacy, awareness campaigns, and support programmes. Directly comparable to IMANI's mission of gender-equality advocacy and direct beneficiary support, though it operates at greater national scale.
• Solidarités Féminines: French federation of women's shelters and support associations supporting women victims of violence across France. Comparable to IMANI's mission of supporting women in vulnerable situations, though focused on emergency shelter rather than empowerment pathways.
• La Maison des Femmes: French non-profit providing holistic support to women victims of violence, including medical, psychological, social, and professional reintegration services. Highly comparable to IMANI's wraparound service model for vulnerable women in France.

Others

• Zonta International: Global service organisation of professionals advancing the status of women, with French clubs (including Zonta Club, an IMANI partner). Functions as a funder/network peer rather than a direct service competitor; relevant for understanding partnership-channel comparability.

Broad incumbents

• CARE France: French office of the international humanitarian organisation, with women's empowerment as a core programmatic pillar. Comparable to IMANI's women-empowerment mission at significantly larger international scale.
• Plan International France: French branch of the global child-rights NGO, with significant programming on girls' equality and gender-based violence prevention. Broader scope than IMANI but overlaps in youth-targeted gender-equality and anti-violence programming in France.
• UN Women France: National committee of UN Women, supporting gender equality and women's empowerment programming aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Highly comparable mission; broader UN backing and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imani-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/imani_association_

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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