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MIEL MILLECAMPS TEFENKGI VANYDA YOU

Everyone deserves a second chance

Four lives, four journeys. In this new comic book Jump start, find out how Alex, Nataline, Ivana and Dimitra managed to change the course of their lives. Discover how these four Europeans took on a new challenge, thanks to the support they received from the European Social Fund. Following the success of the comic book Take two, published in 2010 in 23 languages, the European Commission now brings you the second edition in the series. Inspired by true stories, these adventures are illustrated by four talented comic book artists — Maud Millecamps, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Vanyda and You — and are based on a text by Rudi Miel.

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ISBN 978-92-79-16904-5doi: 10.2767/50233

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T A K E T W OJulie, Viktor, Pedro and Fianne do not believe in giving up!

Find out how these four individuals succeeded in picking themselves up and moving on thanks to the support they received from Europe. Inspired by true events, these four stories in comic strip format show that we can all bounce back with a little support and perseverance. You could easily find yourself in their shoes!Illustrated with tact and sensitivity by Vanyda, Durieux, Savoia and Gihe and based on a text by Rudi Miel, Take two is a comic strip pub-lished by the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities of the European Commission, on the initiative of the European Social Fund. This comic book is available in all 23 official languages of the European Union.

KE-32-09-164-EN-C In Take two you can read about how Julie, Viktor, Pedro and Fianne managed to make a new

start in life, with the help of the programmes financed by the European Social Fund. To order the first volume, available in the 23 official languages of the European Union, go to:http://ec.europa.eu/esf/taketwo

MIEL MILLECAMPS TEFENKGI VANYDA YOU

Jump Start

aLEX

Wales

That’s quite some lorry you’ve got

there... To what do I owe this honour alex?

It’s been ages!

Had to make a delivery near here... Thought I’d take

the opportunity to visit my dear old granny!

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so how’s work going?Nothing very exciting to report, a few temp jobs

here and there...

and you’re not missing the countryside

too much?

a bit... especially the biscuits you make with

old George’s honey.

How is he? I saw the To let sign!

He might be going into a home… His children have pretty much

pushed him into it. The landlord wants to completely renovate

the place and he’s going to put the rent up.

That’s terrible... that house is his

whole life...

and a little bit of yours too, alex… You remember what happened with the beehive when you were seven?

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How could I forget? My worst nightmare!

25 Years earlIer

Oh no!

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Help!

aaaah!

What are you doing? Put me down!

You’ve had a lucky escape there my boy! But a swarm of

angry bees is nothing compared to what you’ll get from your

grandmother when she hears about this!

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If only old George knew! I didn’t have the heart to punish

you after a shock like that!Yes, I can honestly say

I learned my lesson!

He’s a bit rough, but he’s got a good heart...

and it’s funny, he really took me under his wing after that.

He taught me all about beekeeping, all his tricks

and secrets.

I think having only bees for company got on his

nerves in the end.

Good idea! He’ll be really pleased

to see you!

I’ll go and pay him a visit.

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Oh it’s you, my boy! When I saw that lorry I thought it might be the landlord coming

to kick me out already...

so how are you George?

Come in and have a drink with me. You’ve got to try my mead,

this year’s is out of this world!

You’re right, it’s lovely!

Come on, let’s go and see the bees!

Granny told me a bit about what’s going on... When are you

leaving? and what’s going to happen to the hives?

The landlord’s given me three months.

That’s awful, and with honey of this quality!

so all this is just going to disappear?

Unless...

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Unless what?

Unless you took over my little cottage industry. You

and the bees go back a long way... and I’ve taught you

everything I know.

But where am I going to get the money? I’ve not got a penny. all I’ve got are loans, which I’m still having trouble paying off!

We could work something out...

But how? and what about you?

If you’re going to stay, you’ll need money to pay the extra

rent after the renovation.

We’ll have to think about it…

It’s unbelievable! He suggested I take over

his business... But I’m broke!

What a good idea! You should go and see

a bank manager...

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It’s all very vague. No business plan… no security... and I don’t have the authority... I’ll send your file to head office... But to be honest, I already know

what they’re going to say.

No luck so far!

With the outstanding loans you’ve already got, we can’t help you.

But why don’t you go to a bank that specialises in microfinance for business start-ups?

There’s one in town... here’s the address.

CardIff

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You’ve come to the right place. But there are a few things you’ll need to do

first: draw up a plan, make your case, work out the figures and the forecasts.

You can get help with all that.

We work closely with an organisation that’s funded by the eU.

Their mission is to help people who want to start a business but, for various reasons, can’t get the

traditional banks to listen to or support them.

so here’s what I suggest you do…

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ah, you’re back already! did you climb through the hedge? Ha ha ha!

I’ve got some news. We need to talk.

Whoah! Hang on a minute! I’ve just got to finish dealing with these little ladies who need a gentleman’s touch and then I’ll join you on the porch. Pour us a couple

of drinks.

so what’s going on?

I’ve got lots of questions to ask you.

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Goodness me, you scare me when you act all serious

like that!

How many pots of honey did you produce last year?

er… three or four hundred... maybe

more.

and how do you sell them? and for

how much?

It varies… but I give lots of them away in the village,

to family...

and what about the mead?

That’s my own personal supply...

It’s sacrosanct!

OK George, we’ve got to be specific! If you want me to take over your business,

I’ll need the figures to persuade the organisation that’s going to lend me the money...

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NINe MONTHs laTer You see, I was right to think big! We’ve produced almost twice as

much honey!

and it pains me to say it, but your mead is almost

better than mine! Cheers!

right, there’s still more to do here, but I’ve got deliveries

to make!

If I’d known all of this before, I would’ve thought twice about sneaking through

that hedge.

Yes indeed, too late now! Curiosity's a bad character trait.

Your grandmother should've kept a closer eye on you, ha ha ha!

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NataLiNE

BrUssels

OK Nataline! That’s perfect.

Yeah! Great!a last one and it’s

finished for tonight.

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at last! I couldn’t have gone on any longer!

a day like that really gives you an appetite!

aren’t you having anything

to eat Nataline?

No, I don’t know what’s wrong

with me... I’ve not

been feeling

too good lately.

I’m exhausted after that shoot. I’m going back

to the hotel.

You’re joking!? No way!

It’s party time tonight... don’t be such a diva...!

What do you want to drink? Mojitos all round?

I’m paying!

Cheers, Nataline!

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THe NexT MOrNING

riga airport, latvia are you OK Nataline?

You don’t look as good as you do on

the poster...

Yeah… OK girls,

that’s enough!

You’re wearing me

out! You were the ones

who made me go out last night!

In fact I...

Nataline? Nataline?

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How are you feeling?really,

really tired.

You’ve got all the symptoms of burnout.

all I can do is recommend you get plenty of rest.

a few weeks at the very least.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a model. Have been for the last eight years.

so what kind of hours do you work?

No set hours. I’m always

jet-lagged... But that’s just

how the job is...

I’m going to be frank with you. I really think you have

to consider changing jobs... radically change your lifestyle.

What’s just happened to you is pretty serious.

I suggest you get in touch

with one of our psychologists.

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Hi there! don’t suppose you’ve

got any change have you? I’m about to smash this

machine up! I need chocolate!

I think a bit of magnesium would do me good too...

What are you in here for?

Overdoing it, in every

possible way. How about

you?

Me? It’s the nightlife that’s got me into this state... I’m a waitress in a club... I’d almost

forgotten what daylight was before I ended up

here...

It’s an organisation funded by the eU: they offer coaching. They

can help you change career. You’ve got to think about yourself

and your health.

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THree daYs laTer

Hello! Hi, I know you! The would-be

chocolate machine smasher!

Miss lengel?

I understand that all this is a bit sudden for you.

But we’re here to help you build your future.

Yes, I do feel a bit lost...

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What qualifications have you got?

I was studying history of art, but

I gave it up to become a model.

When you were a child, were there any jobs you

dreamed of doing?

Well, certainly not modelling...

No, I was more interested in business. My parents were self-employed.

I’ve always fancied running my own business... But it’s a bit late now.

I know nothing about management.

It’s never too late! We offer management courses, with funding from europe, and they’re a solid foundation for branching

out on your own. all you need is motivation and time.

Well, I’ve got time now. and a bit of money put

aside. My career did pay well.

Perfect! We’ll take care of the

training. and it’s up to you to come up with

a plan and think it through.

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We must stop meeting like this!

sit down, let me buy

you a drink.I’m Nataline.

I’m Julia. so you talked to

them too? What are you planning

on doing?

I don’t know yet, but I’m giving up

modelling. I need a healthier life. I’m going

to sign up for this management course.

I’ve got nothing to lose.

Not really my thing, management... but I’m turning over a new leaf too... No more

nightlife for me, I want to get back to the things I used to love doing.

I’ve always adored cooking.

Talking of food, I really fancy a salad. Where shall we go?

The restaurants round here

aren’t great...

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I’ve got a better idea, come with

me!

These vegetables are fabulous!

and, most importantly,

they’re organic!

I’m going to make you the

best salad you’ve ever had!

I don’t live far from here.

sit down! I’ll do

everything!

No way! I want to help,

or at least watch you at work.

You can work miracles with next to

nothing Julia! You’re giving

me ideas!

Well, the most important thing is the freshness and quality

of the produce... so tell me, what’s your idea?

I’d be interested to hear it.

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a feW WeeKs laTerany more

questions? let’s get on with the practical work

then.

Cutting up vegetables is

an art. You need precision

movements, control and technique.

Pick up your knives.

a balance sheet is a document that gives you

an overview of everything the company owns at a given

moment in time...

We call these assets — what the company has

— and the liabilities are what it owes.

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That’s what you call a tomato!

What an amazing taste!

and you can guarantee we’ll

get two crates of assorted fruit and vegetables a day?

Yes, my nephew will deliver them

to you.

excellent! It’s a deal.

see you soon!

Things are

looking pretty good eh?

I can’t wait to get

started!

Now let’s head for the town centre. We’re going to the Organic and regional Produce fair. There’s a honey

producer from Wales I’d like to meet.

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a feW daYs laTer

Wait, Julia! This moment needs to be immortalised

on film!

Your turn!

Brilliant Nataline! looks like you’ve been

doing it all your life!

looks like we’ve got off to a good

start!

Just you wait! This is only the first step... We could launch

our own brand of organic produce and open a greengrocer’s...

and I’ve still got a few more ideas up

my sleeve...!

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ivaNa

sIHaNOUKvIlle, CaMBOdIa

Will you take a dozen langoustines,

Ivana? I’ll give you a good price!

They look wonderful, Chhim!

Can I trade you something I made,

for half a dozen?

OK, I’ll sell it to a tourist.

You’ve got more of a head

for business than me.

Ivana…

Phone call for you from Italy.

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Yes, speaking…

My name’s ferreri.

I’m a notary. I’ve had real trouble

finding you. It’s about

your father.

I’m very sorry to have to tell

you that he passed away.

… when?

Three weeks ago. You’re needed back in Milan to deal with

his estate.

I can’t even afford a beer,

let alone a ticket to Milan…

We’ll have a whip round,

Ivana.

That’s so sweet of you girls.

I’ll pay you back with interest on top when everything’s settled.

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MIlaN

Your father’s business went

into compulsory liquidation two

years ago.

Your father always refused to relocate.

He was heavily in debt — the mortgage on his

house wasn’t even paid off.

and you’ve made me travel

10 000 kilometres just to tell me that all my father’s left

me are debts?

I’m sorry.

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any spare change Your Highness, for something

to eat?Here, it’s not

much, but I’m almost broke.

I’d like a room for one night please.

I’m going to have to ask you to pay

in advance.

Pfff, I'm in the deep end now.

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do you have an appointment

madam?

No, I’m family. I’m Ivana,

Mrs Polidoro’s niece.

We thought you might have made

it to the funeral…

Hello aunty, I wish I had…

Your father and mother

were broken-hearted.

They expected so much of you!

look at yourself…

what a waste!

aunty, I don’t regret

a thing.

I never wanted to hurt

daddy and Mummy...

…but I wasn’t cut out for the life they

wanted for me. I’d like to go back to Cambodia as soon as possible, but my father’s

left me nothing but debts...

I can’t even afford a ticket back there.

Could you help me out?

My poor child! I’m sorry but I’m afraid

I can’t help you. running this big house is already difficult

enough for me.

Take some biscuits with you, Ivan brought them

back from riga. His niece Nataline has

opened an organic café there.

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What’s my bag doing there?

You only booked in

for one night didn’t you?

rooms have to be vacated by 11 a.m. Those are

the rules.

Come under here where it’s dry, Your

Majesty.

Thanks, I’ve just been thrown out of my hotel and I don’t know where

I’m going

to spend the night...

I’ve not got a penny left.

don’t panic, you can stay in our royal suite. fancy a

drink to raise your spirits?

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The rain’s stopped now, so we can go back to

our apartments.

Come with us, it’s only 10 minutes away.

It’s a bit basic, but at least no

one bothers us here...

so far, anyway.

Brrrrr! It’s not very warm. But you’ve

made it nice in here.

What are all these crates

of fabric doing here?

Oh them, they’re scraps

from the factory next

door. They throw them away every day in containers

and we thought we could use them.

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Good quality, this. do you have any scissors?

Hey, hold on a minute! What are

you up to?Tonight’s going

to be freezing. I think I can sew these offcuts

together to give us some protection from

the cold.

Thank you!

I’ve got a needle and thread in my bag... you’ll just

have to trust me!

By the way, I’m Ivana!

Hello Ivana!

Welcome, Ivana!

and if you can find any more of these scraps of material,

I’ll take them off your hands, my friends!

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Your friends are going to eat well

again I see!

I know. It’s against the

rules, but I can’t help myself, I just

love them!

That’s a work of art. You’re really gifted! I

wouldn’t mind one of those myself!

Wow! You’ve got

magic hands!

I want to make you all one. But I’ll

need a hand!

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special delivery: I’ve got

some hot food for

you here!

I’m not interrupting am I?

I see you have a visitor...

This is Ivana, our new

seamstress.

did you make this?

I’m impressed! and...

I don’t mean to pry, but what do you do... for a living?

It’s a long story. If you’ve got time,

I’ll start at the beginning...

a very long time ago, here,

in Milan…

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I really think you should come to the Piccolo

Mondo centre. We got support

from the european social fund to open a shop selling

second-hand clothing.

so that’s the whole

story…

and our project was

designed, among other reasons,

to help talented people

like you.

and now... surprise!

Happy birthday sergio!

This is the best 50th birthday party

I’ve ever had!

a toast: to life!

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sIx WeeKs laTer

We’re delighted to welcome you to our

new store.

and we’re proud to present our new

clothing collection...

…created entirely from recycled

fabrics by our stylist Ivana.

sIHaNOUKvIlle, CaMBOdIa

News from Ivana… and a cheque! We’re

going to have fun tonight girls!

Chhim, I think we’ll buy all of

your langoustines today!

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dimitra

sIBIU, rOMaNIa

There you go, all done. You can go back out to play now, raluca.

But be careful, OK? The wound hasn’t completely healed yet.

don’t you feel well?

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If you want to help me, go

and hang out the washing.

a little kiss to help my favourite daddy along!

Try these strawberries,

Malva darling!

Ouch!

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Tee hee!

You’re going to pay for that, raluca… You little scumbag!

You’ll have to catch me first! Ha ha!

Ouch! let me go! You’re hurting me!

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That’s enough now children! don’t you

think there’s enough violence in the world

already? raluca, aren’t you ashamed of yourself?

she started it! liar!

Malva, get back indoors! and you, keep your

nose out of other people’s business!

Hello. I’m Nora, from the health and welfare centre. don’t hesitate to drop in and see us

if you need anything at all.

What a cheek! she probably thinks I’m not capable of bringing up my

own children! and you, Malva, I’m not finished with you yet!

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Will you show me your drawing?

lovely!

OK children, finish off your work. It’s nearly time to go home.

Hey, look who it is! Weren’t you the girl who was arguing with raluca yesterday? What’s your name?

Malva.

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What are you doing here? You look bored… I’m not, but it’s

no fun at home. When my mother

gets angry, I prefer

to stay out of the way.

she’s quite a character, your

mum. she doesn’t seem

very easy-going...

It’s because of the baby she’s

expecting. she’s in pain, so she gets all

worked up.

she really must come and see us at the centre!

No chance! Unless she

decides to herself, she won’t come.

We’ll have to find a solution then.

What about you? Tell me a bit

about yourself.

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How’s school? Have you decided what you want

to do when you grow up?

Yes, travel the world!

sounds good. But before you can do that

you’ll have to study and then work. You’ll need

money if you want to travel.

I’ll be a ship’s captain.

and will you take me with you on your ship?

OK. I’ve already done a drawing of it! do you want to see it?

Of course! Come to the centre tomorrow after school.

You can show it to me then.

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are you OK mum?

Yes, yes… I just need to rest… Ow!

My God!

Why don’t you go and see a doctor!?

leave me alone. Go and

play outside.

THe NexT daY Oh hello Malva. How nice

to see you.

did you bring your drawings?

Yes! lots of them!

Come on then, let’s see them.

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look Nora, that’s me, the captain!

You look very pretty and so does your uniform! and I really like the

cabin in the shape of a house.

If you’ve got any more, I’ll come and see them at your house. That will give me a good excuse to try to convince your mother to see a doctor...

How do you feel about that?

Great! I’ll get to show you my house!

Oh please don’t stop playing! It’s wonderful. Is that a piece by

Grigoras dinicu?

Yes, do you know it!?

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I’m glad to see you dancing instead

of fighting... you look much more graceful!

Hello madam!Mum, this is Nora. she’s come to see

my drawings.

Can she come in? Please...

er... it’s a real mess in here, I wasn’t expecting visitors...

Oh please don’t worry about that.

That smells absolutely gorgeous, Madam!

It’s stew.

I like the onions and

carrots best!You can call me dimitra

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Ow!

Help! Mum! I’ve cut myself! It’s bleeding really badly!!!

Come here!

lucky I always keep my first aid kit with me... all part of the job.

Thank you, thank you! for looking after him

and Malva...

What about you? How’s your pregnancy going?

Hmm, not so good. It’s not like my other pregnancies... I often get terrible pains and

I have to lie down.

Promise me you’ll drop by the centre tomorrow. I’ll tell the doctor about you... You’ll see, he’s very nice and good at his job.

I’m not asking for charity... I don’t have any money.

don’t worry, dimitra.

We’re financed by the european

social fund. Healthcare’s free.

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aaaahhhhh!

Waaaaa!

It’s a little girl: Gabriela

THe NexT daY

That’s a pretty dress!

Hello Nora!

Thanks girls. It was made by a friend of my mother’s,

called Ivana, who lives in Italy.

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alex, Nataline, Ivana and dimitra successfully changed the course of their lives thanks to the programmes financed by the european social fund (esf).

But what exactly is the ESF?

The esf was created more than 50 years ago, in 1957, to be precise. It is the main financial instrument used by the european Union for investing in people. Its goal is to promote employment by improving workers’ prospects. It provides support, for example, to individuals who have particular difficulties in finding a job, including women, young people and elderly workers. It also provides support to businesses and young entrepreneurs. The fund also invests in lifelong education and training.

The esf does not work alone; it is at the core of a partnership comprising multiple players. The projects that it supports are co-funded by the Member states and put forward by educational and training institutions, associations, trade unions, etc. These projects are selected by the national authorities to meet the requirements of specific countries and regions.

Today, the esf is a real success story. each year, the esf invests eUr 10 billion in the financing of various projects across the 27 Member states. This investment is used to improve the lives of 10 million individuals each year, by helping them to find a job or to advance in their careers.

From reality to fiction

The comic book Jump start is based on four true events. The european Commission gathered personal accounts from 54 eU citizens, all of whom had benefited from esf-funded programmes. In front of the camera, they speak about their own experiences and of the path that led them to new employment and training opportunities. To see these personal accounts, visit: http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/esf/video/videos_en.htm

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Text

Rudi MielBorn in Tournai, in 1965, rudi Miel has a degree in journalism. Communications consultant and comic book scriptwriter, he is the co-author of Les eaux blessées (Troubled waters), published by the european Parliament, which won the award for best use of comic books in advertising at angoulême in 2003. He wrote the text for L’arbre des deux printemps (Tree of the two springs) (illustrated by Will & Co — published by le lombard), which won the award for best foreign comic book at sobreda (Portugal) in 2001. along with C. Cuadra and P. Teng, rudi Miel is also co-author of L’ordre impair (Odd order) (le lombard), which was published in full at the end of 2009. When writing Jump start, he worked in collaboration with scriptwriter Jean-luc Cornette.

Illustrations

Maud Millecamps — NatalineBorn in Charleroi in 1982, Maud Millecamps attended the École supérieure des arts saint-luc, in liège, and the académie des Beaux-arts, in Brussels. she was part of the collective that produced Amour & désir (Love and desire) for the publishing house la boîte à bulles in 2008, before bringing out her first cartoon album, Les gens urbains (Urbanites), scripted by Jean-luc Cornette and published by Quadrants in 2010. Maud lives in Brussels.

Alexandre Tefenkgi — AlexBorn in 1979, alexandre Tefenkgi is originally from Montpellier. after studying at the École supérieure des arts saint-luc, in liège, he met comic book artist Mauricet, with whom he now works and shares a studio. He produced a few short stories for Spirou magazine before bringing out his first cartoon album Tranquille courage (Quiet courage), published by Bamboo.

Vanyda — IvanaOf french and laotian descent, vanyda was born in 1979. It was during her studies at l’académie des Beaux-arts (the academy of fine arts) at Tournai, where she specialised in comic books, that she met françois duprat, who drew the scenes for Ivana (colours by virginie vidal), and with whom she worked on the comic book L’année du dragon (Year of the dragon) (published by Carabas). In her comic books, she evokes an intimate and contemporary universe, similar to the one depicted in L’immeuble d’en face (The building opposite) (Boite à Bulles), where we follow the day-to-day lives of neighbours living on the same floor, or in the comic book Celle que ... (The one ...) (dargaud), which recounts the story of a young girl growing up and making the transition to secondary school.

You — DimitraBorn in South Korea in 1978, You is a self-taught comic book artist. After studying computer graphics, she illustrated several children’s books, including three in the Moi je sais (I know) collection, published by Auzou. Her first cartoon album appeared in the Sorcières (Witches) series, published by Dupuis. She is currently working for the same publisher on a new story set in the late 19th century.

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Jump start

Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union

2011 — 60 pp. — 17.5 × 24.5 cm

ISBN 978-92-79-16904-5doi: 10.2767/50233

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MIEL MILLECAMPS TEFENKGI VANYDA YOU

Everyone deserves a second chance

Four lives, four journeys. In this new comic book Jump start, find out how Alex, Nataline, Ivana and Dimitra managed to change the course of their lives. Discover how these four Europeans took on a new challenge, thanks to the support they received from the European Social Fund. Following the success of the comic book Take two, published in 2010 in 23 languages, the European Commission now brings you the second edition in the series. Inspired by true stories, these adventures are illustrated by four talented comic book artists — Maud Millecamps, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Vanyda and You — and are based on a text by Rudi Miel.