The project in a few words
Back to the Roots is a youth exchange that will take place in Leipzig, Germany from October 6th to 17th. It will involve 42 youngsters from seven countries. This project builds on the success of the #Voices4Weapons project organized in October 2021. It will focus on using hip-hop and its different disciplines for self-growth and as a tool that can lead to social inclusion.
We will reclaim hip-hop’s original power as an impactful form of expression and a driving force for change. We will bring this essence to youngsters and co-create a space where every voice is heard, and creativity is used as a tool for empowerment and connection. We are going to focus our lens on the captivating narrative of hip-hop. It is more than a genre of music or a form of dance. It represents an intricate frame of stories related to empowerment, unity, and social inclusion. At its core, hip-hop is a history of resilience. It is a chronicle of communities finding strength and solace in artistic unity.
We will give importance to this topic and foster empathy and values of inclusion by examining the history and perspectives of a culture that was born in marginalized contexts.
We will address the problematic proliferation of gang culture among young people, especially those from marginal or semi-marginal social-economic backgrounds.
Main Objectives
- Empower young people by encouraging them to express themselves through the arts,
- Raise awareness about the social power of artistic expression,
- Connect young people with the same passion by sharing a common creative process,
- Use hip-hop culture to raise awareness about topics such as social exclusion, discrimination, racism, sexism, poverty and frustration,
- Present several ways through which youngsters can raise their voices and actively participate in society,
- Empower young people and improve their foreign language competencies through an intercultural learning experience using non-formal education tools.
Who can apply?
Youngsters that…
- … are interested in hip-hop culture or in one of it’s disciplines
- … have some basic knowledge of English
- … can commit to attending to the project for its full duration
- … are proactive and willing to learn more about the topic
- … re residents in one the partners countries
- … We encourage the participation of participants with fewer opportunities. (Participants with fewer opportunities will be prioritised.)
Hosting Organisation
Dreaming OPEnly is a group of young people active in Youth Work created in Leipzig, Germany in September 2020 by five youngsters from Italy, Germany, Spain and Latvia with the aim of developing Erasmus+ projects.
Partner Organisations
