Our association
Established in the year 2000.
Vision and mission
We are a non-profit organization with the aim of spreading the Bible and its message. Since the year 2000, when we established this association, we have distributed over 10,000 products in CD, DVD, books, etc.
Our association is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members, and it includes volunteers among its members.
Since 2008, our broadcasts have been carried out through the Internet, television, and community radios.
Our history
A spark on the airwaves
Invited to a radio show, Jean-Louis Gaillard captivates the audience by sharing an inspiring story. Success is immediate: listeners demand more of these stories. Answering this call, the pastor returns day after day for two weeks, thus sowing the first seeds of what will become the association 365 stories.
Incorporation of the association
In 2008, the adventure takes a new turn with the release of the first video. Despite amateur quality, characterized by sometimes hard-to-grasp sound and raw images, the initiative captures interest. A growing audience begins to follow these videos, drawn by the authenticity and passion emanating from these stories.
A step towards professionalism
The year 2010 marks a significant turning point: the acquisition of professional video equipment transforms production. The videos improve in quality, offering a much more enjoyable visual and auditory experience. This investment in audio recording and image quality demonstrates the association's commitment to enriching and diversifying its content, thereby attracting a broader audience.
A surge of youth and expertise
In 2011, the association's team significantly expands with the arrival of young volunteers, mostly audiovisual students. Bringing with them a breath of fresh air and technical expertise, they contribute significantly to improving the quality of productions. This human and professional enrichment enables the association to reach a new milestone in its ambition to share stories that inspire and touch an increasingly large audience.
From digital to paper
The year 2012 is marked by a major milestone in the history of the association: the publication of its first book. It's not just one, but four books that 365 stories launches, bringing together a selection of inspiring tales. This initiative opens the doors of the association to a wider audience, especially those less familiar with digital technologies, thus strengthening its mission of sharing and inspiring through various formats.
Expansion into the audio universe
In 2013, the association 365 stories fully embraces the potential of digital by creating its channel on SoundCloud. This platform becomes the broadcasting theater for hundreds of stories, accessible for free. This space adds a new dimension to the association's mission, enabling broader and easier distribution of its inspiring content to anyone willing to listen and be transported by the power of stories.
Towards increased visibility on YouTube
The adventure of 365 stories takes on a new dimension in 2014 with the creation of its YouTube channel. This significant step allows the association's videos to be accessible to a larger audience, thereby expanding its reach and impact. YouTube becomes an essential showcase for sharing inspiring stories, allowing a diverse audience to discover, watch, and feel the emotion at the heart of each narrative.
The era of e-books for 365 stories
In 2015, 365 stories embraces innovation by venturing into the creation of its first e-books. This initiative marks a significant expansion of its content offerings, allowing stories to travel even further thanks to the ease of distribution and access offered by digital formats. E-books provide readers with a new convenient and modern way to immerse themselves in the inspiring narratives of the association, anytime and anywhere.
A brand new studio for 365 stories
The year 2015 is not only distinguished by the introduction of e-books, but also by the inauguration of a new studio equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for 365 stories. This modernization represents a qualitative leap for content production, allowing the association to record audio and video with superior quality. This studio, a true creative hub, is a testament to the association's ongoing commitment to use the best available technology to captivate and move its audience.
Diversification with DVDs and CDs
In 2016, 365 stories continues to expand its horizons by creating compilations of its narratives on DVD and CD. This initiative allows reaching an even wider audience, including those who prefer physical formats for their personal collection or who do not have easy access to the internet. DVDs and CDs provide a tangible alternative for sharing and preserving inspiring stories, thus reinforcing the association's mission to spread positivity and inspiration through different media.
Launch of the website and online store
The year 2017 marks a crucial milestone for 365 Stories with the launch of its official website and online store. This digital advancement allows the public not only to explore the world of 365 Stories online but also to easily order CDs, books, DVDs, and other products directly from their homes. This platform provides increased accessibility to the inspiring resources of the association, facilitating the connection between 365 Stories and its growing community, while supporting its expansion and its educational and inspirational mission.
Connection to social networks
In 2018, 365 Stories strengthened its online presence by connecting with various social media platforms. This step allowed the organization to engage with its audience more effectively, share inspiring content, and foster a sense of community among followers. By leveraging the power of social media, 365 Stories expanded its reach, connecting with individuals worldwide who were seeking uplifting and motivational stories.
The launch of the mobile application
In 2019, 365 histoires takes a significant step forward with the launch of its mobile application. This technological advancement offers the public unprecedented accessibility to its rich library of inspiring stories, now available at their fingertips. The mobile app simplifies navigation and interaction with audio, video, and written content, allowing users to discover, listen to, and share their favorite stories with ease, wherever they are. With this initiative, 365 histoires continues to forge closer bonds with its community, adapting to modern consumption patterns and meeting the evolving needs of its audience.
A multilingual reach
The year 2020 signifies international expansion for 365 histoires, breaking language barriers by offering its content in five languages: French, English, Spanish, Malagasy, and Russian. This ambitious initiative enables the association to reach an even more diverse audience worldwide, strengthening its commitment to inspire and educate beyond borders. The multilingual accessibility of the stories promotes deeper understanding and resonance among listeners and readers from different cultures, making 365 histoires a truly global platform.
A global outreach in the French-speaking Christian community
In 2021, following the growing popularity of 365 stories within the French-speaking Christian community, Jean-Louis Gaillard was invited to share his message of inspiration in numerous churches around the world, including in the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, Senegal, Congo, Belgium, and many other countries. These invitations testify to the profound impact and universal reach of the stories of 365, transcending borders and uniting hearts around shared Christian values. These journeys strengthen the bonds between different faith communities and allow Jean-Louis to spread his message of hope and encouragement on an even larger scale.
Animated cartoons in 2D
In 2022, 365 histoires takes a significant step by partnering with a graphics studio in Pakistan to transform its stories into 2D animated cartoons. This initiative marks an exciting evolution in the way stories are told and shared. Through this collaboration, the teachings and inspirations of the stories come to life in a dynamic and engaging way, allowing audiences of all ages to immerse themselves in the adventures and values conveyed with a whole new perspective. The 2D animations add a touch of freshness and originality, expanding the appeal and reach of the association's messages.
Embracing TikTok, a new era of sharing
In 2023, 365 histoires ventures into the TikTok adventure, embracing a dynamic and thriving platform to share its inspiring videos. This strategic choice captures the attention of a young and diverse audience, eager for short, captivating, and easily shareable content. On TikTok, 365's stories find new life, spreading rapidly thanks to the platform's viral nature, and touching hearts worldwide in an innovative and impactful way. This initiative illustrates the association's commitment to staying abreast of new digital trends to spread its messages of hope and positivity.
Digital Evolution
In 2024, 365 histoires embarks on a new chapter in its history with a move to Mauritius, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. Meanwhile, faced with a significant decline in sales of CDs, DVDs, and books, the association makes the bold decision to close its online store. This move reflects a shift in consumer habits among its audience, who now prefer social media platforms and other digital means to access content. In response, 365 histoires adapts by making all its stories available for free, thus reinforcing its commitment to widely share messages of hope and inspiration, freely accessible to all, worldwide.