Lake Aid volunteers organise February holiday fun for children in need
Thank you everyone who made time these holidays to bring a bit of sunshine to local children in need! Here is a glimpse of what they got up to. Wednesday …
Lake Aid’s work with young asylum seekers in Annecy to be subject of new research
by Felicity Fallon Dr. Claudia Seymour has chosen Lake Aid as the subject of new research into volunteering with young asylum seekers. From March to May 2021, she will examine …
Lake Aid organises work experience for Sekou
Thank you very much to Clare Dawson from Lake Aid – Tignes for inviting Sekou, a 17 year old unaccompanied minor currently studying for his professional Baccalaureat in Business in Annecy, to do …
Successful fundraising day for Lake Aid!
On Sunday 1st September, 30 Lake Aiders took part in La Montee de la Tournette to raise money for Lake Aid. Setting out from Talloires, Team Lake Aid hiked up …
Support Team Lake Aid in the Ascent of La Tournette 2019!
Support Team Lake Aid in the Ascent of La Tournette 2019! Following last year’s success, Lake Aid is once again taking part in the legendary hike/run race “La Montée de …
Holiday Fun in Menthon-St-Bernard
During the February school holidays, Lake Aider Suzanne organised a holiday camp at her home in Menthon-St-Bernard. She welcomed Theresa (4yrs), Clarins (9yrs) et Kevin (14yrs) – originally from Congo, …
Lake Aid fun at the Carnival!
A great day was had by all on Saturday 23rd March when Lake Aid volunteers accompanied the children from the Etape du Semnoz to the Carnival in Annecy! Armed …
The lesson the Lake Aid Christmas Party helped me relearn
By Edwina Seselja Volunteering at the Lake Aid Christmas Party was my first experience with the organisation. When I moved to Annecy from Australia in 2018 I expected all the …
Suzanne recaps another successful ‘Colo Solidaire’ at Menthon Saint Bernard
Thanks to financial assistance from Lake Aid, another successful Colo Solidaire is on the books! During the Toussaint Holiday 21 through 28 October, nine children living in difficult situations from …
Montée de la Tournette 2018
On Sunday 2nd September, Lake Aid members and volunteers Felicity, Natasha, Tristan, Mark, Mark L, Camilla, Claudia, Nicolas, Julie, Pierre, Mike and Gemma took part in the legendary Montée de …