Alain Lavoie
Alain Lavoie is a young leader with a passion for education and financial literacy. Originally from Grand Falls and now based in Dieppe, he leads workshops across the country to help young people better understand money management and develop their financial independence. As the youth representative for the Conference of Ministers of Education of French-Speaking Countries (CONFEMEN), he also helps ensure that young people’s voices are heard in international education policy discussions. With a background in teaching and business administration, he firmly believes in learning through experience and in the power of dialogue to build more aware, connected, and empowered communities for the future.
Let's talk Cash
Parlons Cash is a series of radio and digital segments produced by LaVoie Financière. The project aims to make financial education simple and accessible, based on real questions, stories, and concerns from the community. Broadcast on Codiac FM and across social media, the series delivers engaging, easy-to-understand content that helps listeners better understand, manage, and take control of their personal finances day to day.
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Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
The project involves producing and distributing 32 weekly segments over eight months. Each short episode, recorded and filmed, tackles a question from the community. The episodes air on radio and across social media, and are paired with interactive activities such as vox pops, polls, and public discussions.
Project Impact
The Parlons Cash project promotes financial literacy by making economic concepts accessible and tangible. It enables young people, families, and citizens to develop healthy financial habits while breaking taboos around money. By bringing financial education into everyday life, it strengthens the community’s autonomy, confidence, and economic participation.
Project Mission
Parlons Cash’s mission is to democratize financial education by making it simple, accessible, and relevant to everyone. The project aims to inform, raise awareness, and equip people to make informed financial decisions. Its goals include demystifying key concepts, promoting financial independence, and fostering an open dialogue about money.
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