The Tachenn Tribe has become one of the nine winners of the 5th call for projects launched by the Kernae endowment fund. She thus obtains a check for €10,000. “Last year, we were also winners,” recalls Caroline Petit, specialized educator for the Tachenn Tribe and the CCAS. This sum will be used to create one, or even two “help” caravans. They will be used to temporarily accommodate young people, aged 18 to 21, homeless, leaving ASE (social assistance for children) or in a situation of disability. “For example, this ‘helpout’ caravan could be used by young people with autistic disorders who wish to stay for a day or two a week. »
Soon a fourth trailer to welcome women
Since 2012, La Tribu de Tachenn has welcomed wandering young people, often on hilly routes. Located on the Traou-an-Dour road, the land of the Lannion association is located in place of the old recycling center. “Originally, the Tribe held silviculture workshops for young people in the Milin ar Faou valley,” explains Claude Briant, the president. “It was in 2022 that the Lannion town hall made the old recycling center available. We then signed an agreement with the city to offer accommodation solutions for young people. »
Today, “the association has grown in importance”.
Three trailers welcome young women aged 18 to 25 who have found themselves on the street. A fourth house should soon be installed. “It was built by Mamao, a collective of carpenters located in Beg Léguer,” explains Caroline Petit. “The trailers where the women live are placed apart. The young girls we welcome have often been victims of violence. We really wanted them to have their place to rebuild themselves. »
The “Wagon”, a new place to meet
“Here we don’t stigmatize,” continues Claude Briant. In addition to welcoming women, the Tachenn Tribe offers wandering young people the opportunity to temporarily settle in caravans on the site. “Some also come with their own vehicle,” adds Caroline Petit. “We only accept adults because we are not part of Child Protection. » Two volunteer caretakers live on site all year round. “One of them provides mechanical workshops which take place every Wednesday or on request. »
The latest novelty, the “Wagon”, a trailer built by the young people of the Tribe, took up residence last summer. “It was made with wood from the valley,” adds Claude Briant. This new place allows young people to meet and exchange ideas. “Ultimately, we would like the wagon to serve as a reception for social workers, Caf staff, SPIP (Penitentiary Integration and Probation Service) or even doctors. »
