Animations d'avril et de mai chez Youpi!

Saturday April 11 from 10:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Activist book exchange
Come give away or exchange your Chollet, Proudhon, and Fanon books with the hidden gems tucked away in the libraries of other comrades. It's a chance for a good spring cleaning and to plant the seeds of future revolts! Books, like ideals, are even more beautiful when they circulate!

Thursday, April 16th, from 19:30 PM to 21 PM
Activist reading club, free entry
Whether the theme is political, ecological, or societal, has a book made an impression on you in recent weeks, months, or years? Then bring it along to share during a friendly evening dedicated to ideas and inspiration! It's a chance to arm ourselves intellectually and build a culture of resistance together.

Saturday, April 18, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., on the terrace
Writing workshop for teens and adults
Come and play with or rediscover your love of words! You'll be amazed by your creativity! Emmanuelle will offer you various suggestions for creating a sentence or text, all in a respectful and supportive environment.
Maximum 10 participants. Registration at contact@youpi-avignon.fr

Saturday, April 18, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., indoors
Collage workshop, cut paper
As part of SPRINT #1, visual artist Guillaume Siffert offers a workshop for individual and group art creation using collage and paper cutting techniques. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.
In partnership with the Screen Club
Maximum 8 participants. Registration at contact@youpi-avignon.fr

Thursday, April 23th, from 19:30 PM to 21 PM
Ecotransfeminisms: Towards transfeminist ecologies
A conversation with Emma Bigé about her book on the power of trans lives and the richness of the worlds they open up. Ecologies that think with and for non-normative lives and call for forging new alliances.
In partnership with the Transat' association

Saturday April 25 from 10:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Lowtech: Introductory workshop to lacto-fermentation
Come and learn how to make your own lactosomiasis! Prepare and take home your creation. Fermentation weights and vegetables are provided; just bring your own jar with a seal (like a 1L Le Parfait jar).
In partnership with the Avignon St-Ruf Lowtech Club
Maximum 8 participants. Registration at contact@youpi-avignon.fr

Thursday, April 30th, from 19:30 PM to 21 PM
Did you say secularism?
A meeting with Benoît Mergola, a trainer in secularism and republican values, to discuss this essential principle and open a dialogue. A moment to understand, question, and debate together.
In partnership with the Resilient Ones

Thursday, May 7th, from 19:30 PM to 21 PM
Getting out of the haunted house
A conversation with documentary filmmaker Pauline Chanu about her book on hysteria. An outdated term that nonetheless continues to oppress women. What are the consequences for their health? The justice they receive? Their place in society and politics? Let's discuss!

Wednesday, May 13th, from 19:30 pm to 21 pm
Restorative justice
What if justice wasn't just about punishment? Restorative justice aims to bring victims and perpetrators together to repair the broken bonds caused by an offense. It's another way to experience justice—humane, practical, and effective. Come discuss it with us!
In partnership with the REAJR association

Thursday, May 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Between mothers
Fleur and Marie, doulas, offer you a safe and supportive space to talk about the realities of postpartum life. They welcome you just as you are, with your laughter, your tears, and your babies, to help you break free from isolation, share experiences, find respite, and feel supported.
Maximum 6 participants. Registration at contact@youpi-avignon.fr

Thursday, May 21th, from 19:30 PM to 21 PM
Interrupted Journey: Confessions of an Eco-Anxious Airline Pilot
An interview with Anthony Viaux, a former pilot who changed careers for environmental reasons. What are the real environmental impacts of aviation? Can we continue to fly without questioning it? Should the airline industry change course?
In partnership with Un-Adrac Provence

Saturday May 23 from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m.
Children's book exchange
Is it spring cleaning time and your shelves are overflowing? Come and donate or exchange your children's books with other families in the neighborhood! Books are even more beautiful when they circulate!

Thursday, May 28th, from 19:30 PM to 21 PM
AESH, a real profession
A meeting with primary school teacher Frédéric Grimaud, about his book on the hundreds of thousands of teaching assistants for students with disabilities. Their job, precarious and often looked down upon by the institution, deserves real recognition, as their role is crucial for the students they support and for an inclusive school.

Saturday May 30 from 10 a.m. to 15 p.m.
Understanding your water bill is possible!
The Avignon Water Users' Collective invites you to a session to decipher your water bill. The program also includes: understanding your rights, accessing assistance, identifying leaks, and knowing who to contact (collectif.eau@gmail.com).
In partnership with the Water Collective

Free access.