A committed path in service of the common good

Elected deputy mayor of Blois, as well as a municipal and community councillor for over twelve years, Gildas Vieira is intimately familiar with the realities on the ground and the challenges of local public service. A former candidate in the French presidential election, he was among the first candidates of sub-Saharan origin to run in that election—a powerful symbolic act, demonstrating his commitment to a more inclusive and representative society.

A key player in public health

For more than thirteen years, Gildas Vieira has directed leading public and community health organizations: the Renaudot Institute and FRAPS (Regional Federation of Actors in Health PromotionUnder his leadership, these organizations work to reduce social inequalities in health, to promote prevention, and to develop participatory and intercultural approaches. "Public health," he explains, "is not just about providing treatment; it's also about giving everyone the means to live with dignity and in good health."

A gateway between continents

Drawing on his experience and roots, Gildas Vieira is actively involved in the development of the African continent. He heads the think tankKama Africa Vision (KAV)As president of this organization, he mobilizes a broad network of partners in France, the diaspora, and Africa, all working towards a common goal: contributing to the emergence of a responsible, united, and prosperous Africa. The network supports the creation of associations, assists local businesses, and initiates solidarity and humanitarian projects.

In 2024, he published an essay entitled“Kama Africa Vision – The awakening of a continent”a true manifesto for a strong, confident and bold Africa.

Diaspora and health: a still fragile return

Convinced that the African diaspora represents an immense asset for the continent's development, Gildas Vieira advocates for better integration of the skills and expertise within this diaspora. "Many doctors, researchers, and engineers from the diaspora want to return and share their knowledge. But economic and administrative conditions don't always allow it," he laments. According to him, the solution lies in the creation of a National Public Health Agency, capable of integrating local expertise with that of the diaspora, in order to strengthen the coordination and effectiveness of African health policies.

A citizen committed to the future

Meanwhile, Gildas Vieira is preparing for the upcoming municipal elections in Blois, leading the citizens' movement "La France Autrement" (LaFRA), which he has chaired for about ten years. A non-partisan movement, LaFRA advocates a participatory, ecological, and solidarity-based approach to public life. "My commitment is simple: to change things to offer a better life to future generations—in France as well as in Africa."

And he concluded with a quote he particularly likes: "Reality is narrow, possibility is immense ."

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