Hip-Hop Human iTerre : humanitarian association valuing art in many forms
Hip-Hop Human iTerre aims to promote a culture associated with values such as sharing, altruism and humility.
Every year we go to meet children living in precarious conditions, with the idea of offering them an artistic interlude through dance, singing, graffiti, drawing, etc.
We are accompanied, on site, by local actors who serve as a link between the children and Hip-Hop Human iTerre.
The objective, for us, is to propose you to take part in the adventure, to contribute to help these children by putting forward altruism, humility, benevolence, all these values which we hold dear.
But then, how does our humanitarian association work, how do we proceed to participate in these beautiful projects?
Do you have a passion, a talent to share with the children on site? You can contact contact with us. We will then take care, on our side, to make the link between you and the local actors already met before (Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Nicaragua).
Hip-Hop Human iTerre : our team
Benjamin
Co-founder
My name is Benjamin, I am the founder of the association H.H.H. After working in Australia for 3 years as a Breakdance / Hip-Hop teacher, I created a dance school in my hometown (Saintes, 17), and then we founded H.H.H, in order to share this passion with children around the world.
Over the years, we have diversified our activities in addition to dance: music, juggling, crafts, baking, etc.
Many of the children we have met are not fortunate enough to have access to this type of recreation and to see their faces light up as we travel is just incredible. This is our vision of a humanitarian mission, and these trips remain by far the most rewarding of my life. Would you like to join us in illuminating other lives?
David
Co-founder
My name is David, I live in Saintes (17) and I am lucky enough to be an actor and co-founder of the Hip-Hop Human iTerre project created in 2017. I am also a dance teacher for the Allfit association.
The idea of this project was born around a family meal and here we are today, embarked in this adventure above all human, which represents in my opinion the most beautiful way to travel.
Noémie
My name is Noémie and I have been a part of Hip-Hop Human iTerre since 2019. I am the Community Manager of the association.
I am the first woman to participate in Hip-Hop Human iTerre, and I think that a touch of femininity is not too much in this beautiful project!
Being very creative and artistic, once there I share my knowledge in terms of music and crafts! And you, what talent do you want to share with the world?
Éléa
Hello, I’m Éléa and I joined the association Hip-Hop Human iTerre in 2021.
Painter, particularly sensitive to Street Art in all its forms and attracted by the spirit of Pop Art, by materials, colors and portraits, I would like to transmit this passion to allow the greatest number of people to express their deep singularity through painting.
Tony Merguez
Nicaragua, 6:55 a.m., my alarm clock rings:
It’s time for our morning routine, a 30-minute muscular awakening in the middle of the slums.
Positioned on the elbows, accompanied by the entire Human iTerre Hip-Hop Team, the objective is to remain in this position for the duration of an entire song. Knowing that stray dogs come to lick your ears for entertainment and amusement. A small anecdote among many others.
My name is Tony Merguez and I have been a part of H.H.H since January 2020.
An exceptional experience with people who have values (real ones), energy, discipline and a big heart.
Yann
Hello, my name is Yann, former hip hop dancer and now photographer and videographer for 5 years. I joined the Hip-Hop Human iTerre adventure in 2019.
This is the most rewarding adventure I have ever participated in, and I am proud to be able to capture it in pictures.
Pauline
Hello, I’m Pauline, an enthusiastic dancer who wants to share her passion with others. Dance is a way to free yourself, to express yourself, to have fun, to make you happy. Dance steps, joy, life! I am also an adept of artistic fencing, notice to those who want to challenge me to a duel.
Joining Hip Hop Human I Terre is an opportunity for mutual enrichment with the children. I am sure that they will bring me more than what I will give them.