The project in a few words
“ARTivate Yourself!” (AY!) was a 12-day Youth Exchange about art, activism and active engagement in society. We explored topics related to the ecologic and social transition while focusing on Artivism as a creative tool for empowerment, self-efficacy and for having an impact. The project involved 42 participants from 7 countries, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Poland, Croatia, and Slovenia.
Main Objectives
- Raise awareness about the social power of artistic expression and discover artistic ways to raise our voices and take active participation in society.
- Empower young people by teaching performative and creative methodologies which can be used for self-expression and to raise their self-efficacy by encouraging them to express themselves through different artistic expressions.
- Empower Youth citizenship: Provide a platform for young people to take ownership of their learning journey, develop leadership skills, and drive positive change in their communities.
- Cultivate Environmental Awareness: Use artivism to raise awareness about topics such as climate change, sustainability, and ecology.
- Promote Intercultural Dialogue: Facilitate meaningful interactions and exchanges among participants from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding, respect, and empathy.
- Encourage Personal Growth: Create opportunities for self-reflection, personal development, and the cultivation of mindfulness through immersive travel experiences and experiential learning activities.
- Foster Global Citizenship: Inspire participants to become responsible global citizens, committed to promoting social justice, cultural diversity, and environmental sustainability.
- Promote Inclusivity and Diversity: Celebrate the richness of human diversity and create a safe, inclusive space where all participants feel valued, respected, and empowered to share their perspectives and experiences.
- Disseminate Good Practices: Encourage participants to become ambassadors for active citizenship in their communities and bring new ideas to their peers about methodologies to express their needs in society.
- Contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Align the objectives of the exchange with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 13 (Climate Action), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequality), Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and strong Institutions) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Results
During the program of the Exchange, the participants developed personal performances on social and environmental topics. On the 10.6. we went to the center of Dresden, where the group had the chance to present their performances in a public space.
Youth Exchange
Struppen, Germany
30. June – 12. July 2024
Multimedia Gallery
Hosting Organisation
Dreaming OPEnly e.V. is a youth-organization based in Leipzig, Germany, focused on offering developmental experiences based on non-formal learning approaches and mobility opportunities to young people in Germany and abroad. Our mission is to facilitate transformative change through non-formal education, critical thinking and artistic expression.
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