The prize pool for Sonia, heroine of November 13, reached more than 500,000 euros at the time of its closing

Launched in December 2025 by the Life for Paris association, the fundraiser intended to help Sonia - this woman who remained in the shadows for a long time, whose testimony made it possible to find the coordinator of the terrorist attacks of November 13, 2015 - raised more than 500,000 euros, thanks to nearly 14,000 contributions. It was to be closed on Friday, November 13, at midnight, the anniversary of the attacks.

In November 2015, Sonia alerted the authorities after identifying Abdelhamid Abaaoud. His information allowed investigators to locate his hiding place in Saint-Denis, where the RAID intervened on November 18. The terrorist was killed during the assault, along with two other people. His report also made it possible to avoid a new attack, which could have notably targeted the La Défense business district.

Since then, Sonia's life has changed profoundly. Placed under police protection, she lives under a new identity, far from her bearings and her old life. This situation causes significant personal, family and financial difficulties.

In a thank you video, posted a few days ago on the fundraiser website, she expressed her gratitude to the thousands of donors. She explained that she was able to repay her debts and help her loved ones. Despite the challenges, Sonia says she regrets nothing: "What I did eleven years ago, I would do again tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, it doesn't matter."