1,700 young people supported: Paris Saint-Germain mobilizes throughout March for equality and inclusion with PSG for Communities

The Club•25 Mar 2026 16:24

Paris Saint-Germain has made the month of March the highlight of its commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion through sport, notably through PSG for Communities, the Club’s social and community engagement program, implemented via its endowment fund. Around 1,700 young people benefited from educational, community-focused and sporting initiatives throughout the month of March. For more than 25 years, PSG for Communities has been committed to making sport a driver of empowerment for young people, helping them develop their skills and access new opportunities. Since 2000, more than 300,000 young people have been supported through four programs: École Rouge & Bleu, Allez les filles !, One Team and the Cantine solidaire.

A public speaking competition to empower teenage girls

On Wednesday, March 25, 70 young girls participating in the Allez les filles ! program took part in a public speaking competition held at the Parc des Princes.

After several weeks of training in public speaking, they took the stage to share their views on key societal issues:

Can sport bring people together?
Are we truly free with social media?
Do girls and boys have the same opportunities in life?
Have we become dependent on how others perceive us?

Their performances were assessed by a jury made up of Priscilla Gneto, PSG judoka and patron of the program, Club staff members, and representatives from the Wise Community association.

This experience enabled them to build self-confidence and develop key skills — public speaking, critical thinking and argumentation — that will support them in their future professional paths.

What is Allez les filles !
49% of girls stop playing sport during adolescence — six times more than boys¹. In response to this situation, PSG for Communities developed Allez les filles !, a program that offers teenage girls the opportunity to discover a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. Established in Colombes, Vitry-sur-Seine, Poissy and Saint-Denis, the program has benefited around 550 young girls since its creation in 2012.

An immersion into inspiring professional worlds

PSG for Communities works to broaden the horizons of its young beneficiaries by introducing them to new activities that can spark their curiosity and ambitions.

On March 4, 16 children from the École Rouge & Bleu in Mantes-la-Jolie were invited by pastry chef Cédric Grolet to visit his boutique, discover the behind-the-scenes of his creations and learn more about his career path.

On March 18, 20 young participants from the École Rouge & Bleu and Allez les filles ! programs took part in a workshop with the teams from the fashion brand 3.Paradis. Founded in 2014 by Emeric Tchatchoua, this young brand promotes a universe marked by softness and poetry, conveying messages of openness and peace. By visiting the workshops and speaking with the designers, the young participants were able to explore the world of fashion.

What is École Rouge & Bleu ?
PSG for Communities runs the École Rouge & Bleu program, which welcomes socially vulnerable children aged 7 to 10 after school, offering them physical and educational activities designed to help rebuild their confidence and instill essential values. Based in Mantes-la-Jolie and at the PSG Campus in Poissy, the École Rouge & Bleu programs welcome 1,300 children each year.

Using sport to change perceptions of disability

Building on its pioneering commitment to the inclusion of children with autism through sport, notably through the One Team program, PSG for Communities has dedicated the month of March to raising awareness among its young beneficiaries about disability-related issues.

Sport is a powerful tool for inclusion and for changing perceptions. Throughout March, introductory sessions to parasport activities are offered within the École Rouge & Bleu programs in Poissy and Mantes-la-Jolie. Children can take part in blind football, wheelchair basketball, boccia, goalball (a sport combining elements of handball and bowling), as well as para judo, under the supervision of Sandrine Martinet, Paralympic champion and member of the PSG judo section.

As a highlight of these awareness initiatives, PSG for Communities will host an event at the Parc des Princes on April 1, as part of World Autism Awareness Day. An inclusive village will welcome 800 children for a wide range of sporting activities, followed by a conference dedicated to the learnings from the One Team program to conclude the day.

What is One Team?
There are very few adapted sports opportunities for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and even fewer inclusive activities that bring together children of different abilities. To address this need, PSG for Communities developed One Team, a program that brings together on the same football pitch a team made up of children with ASD and neurotypical children aged 8 to 13, supervised by coaches specially trained in these challenges. Since its launch in 2021, 600 children have taken part in the program.

Supporting children with illnesses

Throughout the month of March, PSG for Communities also continued its initiatives in support of children with illnesses.

On March 4, 20 children were invited to attend a training session at the PSG Campus. On March 10, as part of the Youth League Social Project, around ten young players from the Club’s academy visited young patients in the pediatric ward of Bicêtre Hospital.

Celebrating fraternity and living together

In partnership with SOS Racisme and Sportitude, its long-standing partners in the fight against discrimination both inside and outside the stadium, Paris Saint-Germain hosted the exhibition “Passeport pour la fraternité” at the PSG Campus in Poissy (the Club’s academy) and later at the PSG Factory (Club headquarters).

The exhibition features a series of portraits by Bettina Rheims, highlighting personalities who embody the diversity of French society. It is complemented by a “mirror exhibition,” created from texts produced during writing workshops with young people from the Academy.

Designed as a tool for awareness and dialogue with the Club’s various communities (youth, staff, etc.), this initiative reflects Paris Saint-Germain’s commitment to respect, openness, and the fight against all forms of discrimination.

Throughout the year, Paris Saint-Germain continues its commitment to supporting the new generation.

Pictures of the initiatives undertaken byt Paris Saint-Germain and PSG for Communities can be found here:

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