Atanase Périfan

Atanase Périfan is a prominent French politician and social entrepreneur, known for creating the Fête des voisins in 1999 and founding the association Voisins solidaires. He serves as an advisor to the mayor in the 17th arrondissement of Paris and has been instrumental in promoting community engagement through innovative initiatives. His latest project, L’Heure civique, encourages citizens to dedicate just one hour of their time to volunteerism, thereby fostering social bonds without overwhelming those who have busy schedules. This program has rapidly gained traction across France, reflecting Périfan's commitment to enhancing civic participation and solidarity in local communities.