Since 2003, year of its inception in Paris, Designing Hope has been building cultural and social bridges between France and several countries in Africa, supporting projects in the following areas: • Nutrition and access to a balanced diet, promoting family and organic agriculture, and developing food self-sufficiency projects based on agro-ecology, permaculture and agro-forestry, • Promotion of North-South and South-South exchanges of skills and experience in the field of sustainable agriculture, particularly by involving younger people, • Support for HIV-positive women , particularly in southern Africa, with awareness campaigns, nutritional support, social integration and income-generating projects, • Support to children and youths who are orphans or in vulnerable situations , with support in their education, nutritional and social care. Since its creation, Designing Hope has relied on international artists and creators to carry out its actions, mobilise, raise awareness and create a human and cultural link between the countries where it operates.