Article 1 is working for a society in which school guidance, success in education and career paths no longer depend on one's origins, freed from social determinism; for a society where success depends on social ties and civic commitment. Thanks to innovative schemes and a supportive mentoring system, Article 1 has been able to mobilise 31,000 volunteers, 200 partners and supports more than 221,000 young people every year, including almost 122,000 from working-class backgrounds. 52,000 of these young people have been met in workshops, and more than 36,000 receive individual support through mentoring.

With over €800,000 support from The Hg Foundation, Article 1 will launch a new program (“Dema1n + STEM”) focused on STEM and Tech pathways for 2,000 mentees. It will provide workshops, webinars, job discovery evenings and company visits, mentoring, and tech-career specific resources, particularly targeting women and those from lower-income families. The Hg Foundation grant will also fund the programme’s evaluation to drive measurable, long-term, and scalable impact.