Since the beginning of June 2024, a new recruit has joined the Meanwhile Boutique team. This is Dounia, our new events and communications intern! She is versatile in both writing and communications at Meanwhile Boutique.
Welcome, Dounia!
To learn a little more about Dounia, we asked her a few questions
Can you introduce yourself in a few lines…
Hello, my name is Dounia, I am 22 years old and I live in Salon-de-Provence. I like spending time with my family and friends, especially playing board games or watching anime or reading manga by myself.
Tell me a little about your background and your studies.
After obtaining my social and economic baccalaureate in June 2019 in Salon-de-Provence, I went to university in the south because I am attached to it. I am currently in my first year of a Master's degree in international relations at the Institut d’Etudes politiques (IEP) in Aix-en-Provence, which I will continue with a second year next fall.
I did internships in Germany and Monaco, first in a cultural center and then in the non-profit sector, which opened me up to international opportunities. At Sciences Po Aix, I study international relations, geopolitics, and many other subjects. Interested in social issues, I also volunteered to help high school students from disadvantaged neighborhoods succeed in the common entrance exam for the IEPs.
Why did you choose to work at Meanwhile Boutique?
After internships abroad, I was looking for an internship in France with an organization that had strong human and environmental values. I discovered Meanwhile Boutique via Job That Make Sense, and their innovative vision and future aspirations for the environment attracted me.
Do you like what you do?
Yes, I love the variety of tasks, ranging from event logistics to digital communications. Every day is a discovery and I really appreciate the impact of the brands we support.
What is your role at Meanwhile Boutique?
With my fellow interns, I helped organize the first Meanwhile Boutique festival, which included logistics, content creation, program coordination, and team support.
Since the end of the festival, my responsibilities have included marketing and communications, with website updates, article proofreading, and support in creating various content (product sheets, posts, reels, newsletters, etc.).
What is your favorite social network?
Instagram, because of its versatility: you can learn, be entertained, discover, and share. It is important to protect your data well, but it is a very intuitive platform.
Which values from the Meanwhile Boutique charter do you feel most strongly about?
Social impact. My commitment to non-profit work and my internship experiences have made me very sensitive to social and environmental issues. I support initiatives that work for positive change, and Meanwhile collaborates with brands that have a strong social impact, particularly for women, and supports associations through its projects that serve public health, such as the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
What is your favorite brand / product at Meanwhile Boutique?
My favorite brand at Meanwhile Boutique is Joia Bijou. Pauline, the designer I met at the Festival where I worked and who is based in Marseille, creates unique pieces inspired by her travels. Her jewelry is both moving and made with great precision.
If you had one wish to make for the planet, what would it be?
My wish would be to see a world where every initiative, large or small, is carried out with a concern for social and environmental impact. This would mean a world where commitment to others and the sustainability of actions become universal values. This would allow every community to prosper while preserving the planet and the future generations that carry it.
Thank you to Dounia for her answers.
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