Who Are We ?

The Edimar Center is a palace where one comes to recover the love they have lost

OUR STORY

In 1999, Father Maurizio Bezzi (a PIME missionary) began building a trusting educational relationship with street children in Yaoundé. He cared for them wholeheartedly, helped them learn, supported their search for work, and accompanied them regularly. His joyful and unconditional love for these children drew many of them to him and inspired the Monegasque association “Monaco Aide et Présence” to provide a “home” through the construction of the Edimar Princesse Grace Center in 2002.

The Edimar Center aims to be, as much as possible, a true home for children and young people. Here, they find affection, help, safety, and educational support. All of the Center’s activities are rooted in the ideal of nurturing self-confidence and self-acceptance.

Our Approach

Restoring hope, rebuilding lives

The Edimar Princesse Grace Center welcomes and reintegrates street children and young people released from prison, many of whom have suffered trauma, violence, and extreme vulnerability.

These youth, aged between 10 and 25, have lost their family and social anchors. They often have no access to healthcare or stable education and survive through risky behaviours such as drug use or prostitution. The Center provides a safe space for listening and personalised guidance, aiming to restore hope, dignity, and a future full of possibilities.

Through educational, sports, and social activities, the Center creates strong bonds of solidarity, encourages family and social reintegration, and helps each young person rebuild their life beyond neglect and indifference. This is a work of charity, built on love and respect for each individual’s destiny.

01.

— Our Mission

Our mission is to support street children in search of direction, helping them achieve social integration, overcome hardship, and reclaim their dignity.

02.

— Our Vision

Our vision is to create a shelter where children and young people in distress find listening ears, care, education, and reintegration—allowing them to rebuild their future and rediscover meaning in their lives.

03.

— Our Philosophy

Our educational philosophy is based on individual attention, compassionate care, and personalised guidance. It seeks to restore dignity, foster meaningful connections, and encourage reintegration through love and deep respect for each child’s journey.

Our Values

Friendship

Trust and solidarity strengthen our shared commitment and help us face challenges together.

Preservation of Human Dignity

At the heart of humanitarian work, human dignity ensures respect, compassion, fairness, and promotes hope and self-reliance.

Care for Others

Caring for others is essential—it reflects our commitment to helping those in suffering by placing their needs and well-being at the center of all our actions.

Freedom and Responsibility

The freedom and responsibility of our beneficiaries are vital. They allow young people to actively participate in their own recovery while being accountable for their choices—ensuring a positive and lasting impact on their lives.

OUR TEAM

Our team of educators is distinguished by unwavering dedication, a passion for supporting youth, genuine love for each individual, and deep faith in their ability to change and find hope again.