Youmna

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I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Volunteering from Turkey back to France without using plane 🤘🏼

Description

Hello!
My name is Youmna, I’m 21 years old and I just completed a Bachelor's in Anthropology in France. In 2026, I’ll be starting a Master’s in Gender Studies in Paris. But before that, I’m taking a gap year to learn new skills, explore different ways of living, and meet new people!

At the end of August, I’ll be in Turkey to visit my family. It will be my first time meeting them and discovering the country. My mother’s side of the family is originally from Lebanon, but due to the war, some of them moved to Istanbul. I’m really excited to finally connect with them, and afterwards, I’d love to explore more of Turkey for a few weeks or months. I’m very flexible — I just want to go with the flow and see where the journey takes me :)

After my time in Turkey, I’m planning to travel through Europe, slowly making my way back to France by the end of 2025.

Alongside my studies, I’ve been actively involved in advocating for women’s rights, minority rights, and sexual health through Planned Parenthood. This past year, I volunteered at a sexual health center, organized events, and ran prevention booths at festivals.
During my previous gap year in 2023, I also directed a documentary about women and the role of marriage, which was screened several times in France.

I’m a feminist and vegetarian, and I’m preparing this trip with an anti-racist and decolonial perspective.
I’m aware of these issues but eager to learn more and discuss how we make the world evolve !

I’m especially interested in discovering community-based lifestyles, learning about permaculture and farming, and sharing with you my anthropological way of thinking!
I’ve also played the guitar for 10 years, I love to sing, and I hold a Youth Camp Counselor Certification (French BAFA), which qualifies me to lead activities with children.

Interests

Videography

Languages

Vegetarian or vegan

Van life

Charity work

Sustainability

Hiking

Politics / Social justice

Beach

Sailing / Boating

Nature

Music

Mountain

Pets

Books

LGBTQ

Gardening

History

Photography

Writing

Drawing & painting

Culture

Plant care

Cooking & food

DIY & crafts

Dancing

Performing arts

Art & design

Farming

Outdoor activities

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am desperately trying to learn Arabic because my grandfather did not speak to us in Arabic. wish me luck !

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Charity Work

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

J'ai une formation en animation auprès des enfants (BAFA) car j'adore passer du temps avec eux, j'ai d'ailleurs travaillé dans un centre aéré l'été dernier ! J'aime aussi énormément cuisiner et depuis plusieurs semaines, étant en sac à dos et nomade, préparer de bons repas me manque alors je serai ravie de le faire pour vous !
Je peux aussi aider aux tâches ménagères.
Je parle français (langue natale) mais aussi anglais très fluidement et ai quelques notions d'espagnol (je souhaite d'ailleurs m'améliorer).
Pour le reste, je suis curieuse d'apprendre afin de vous aider au mieux.

Age

22

What else ...

J'ai hâte de pouvoir échanger avec vous et j'espère vous rencontrer !

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Cacahuètes et noix

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  Special dietary requirements
  Végétarienne