Mission & Vision

In France, 2.7 million people live in isolation and precarious conditions. While material aid is crucial, it is not enough—social connection is just as essential. Without a supportive network, individuals experiencing poverty and exclusion face even greater obstacles to rebuilding their lives.

That’s where Entourage comes in. Founded in 2014 by Jean-Marc Potdevin, former tech executive turned social entrepreneur, Entourage has been transforming the fight against marginalization with a relational approach that goes beyond traditional aid. By leveraging social impact technology and community-driven solutions, Entourage fosters meaningful connections between society’s most excluded individuals and local residents, businesses, and organizations. These social bonds help restore confidence, create new opportunities, and provide a vital safety net against deepening isolation.

Entourage envisions a future where no one is left behind—a society where every individual, no matter their circumstances, is part of a strong, compassionate community that values human connection as a tool that makes everyone stronger.

Actions led

With ten years of social impact experience, Entourage forges social connection through 3 social networks:

● Entourage Local: a network of neighbors that restores links with isolated people in your neighborhood. Supported by a mobile app, this Entourage Local is made up by a community of more than 170,000 members.

● Entourage Pro: the first professional solidarity network designed to help society’s most excluded individuals rebuild their social and professional connections, increasing their access to employment. To date, the program has supported over 1,000 people, with 71% successfully returning to work.

● Entourage Sport: a network that works to rebuild confidence and mental and physical well-being through sports in local sports clubs.

To build and run these networks, Entourage relies on 3 pillars:

● Raising awareness among the public through in-person workshops or webinars, and strong and engaging communications campaigns;

● Social impact technology to increase its impact and reach and engage as many people as possible;

● Fostering human connections by creating opportunities for meaningful encounters between people who meet on a daily basis without ever interacting, breaking down barriers between excluded individuals and the broader community.

In 2024, Entourage facilitated over 80,000 social and professional connections across socially diverse communities. As a result, 81% of participants facing hardship reported feeling less isolated, more confident about the future, and less anxious, while 70% felt more independent.

Projects that U.S. donors can support

U.S. donors have the opportunity to support Entourage by contributing to our 3 Entourage programs, co-constructed with our team on the ground, composed of people who have themselves experienced and overcome social and professional isolation and hardship.

• Entourage Local is a network of neighbors built thanks to our mobile application to recreate links with isolated people in your neighborhood.
• Entourage Pro is a professional network to encourage and facilitate the professional integration of the most excluded.
• Entourage Sport is dedicated to creating connections through sport, whether through practice or passion.