Description
"While applying an innovative method of Black Theatre the project will develop: - Decision making skills among children and young people as they will have a say in how the project is implemented; - Personal and social skills in the field of finance, sense of agency, self-esteem, motivation to perform for the benefit of the social environment; - Young people's involvement in public affairs by mobilising them around projects for the benefit of the local community (shows); - Ability to eradicate hate speech from public domain Black theatre is an ideal method of getting young people to participate in community affairs especially in cases where such young people demonstrate education gaps or learning difficulties. This approach helps prevent social exclusion and marginalisation, and it stresses the individual strengths of the beneficiaries, brings out the best in them and creates opportunities for close encounters with culture. In addition, workshops and hands-on application opportunities give space for joint decision-making with regard to budgeting and responsible project team management."
Summary of project results
"The Świętochłowice community is heavily socially affected by mass unemployment caused by restructuring in the local coal mining and steel manufacturing. Children and youth live in an environment which is not conducive to personal development and social marginalisation is an imminent threat. Existing welfare provision is not sufficient and additional programmes must be implemented. Most of our children and youth have been experiencing violence both at home and in the community. Stigmatisation is very strong and leads to low self-esteem and confidence. The lack of positive role models and the low self-esteem prevent children from believing they themselves could make a difference in their community. The goal of the project was encourage socially marginalised children to engage with their community and build the sense of citizenship by using drama techniques. The project has trained 15 young people to engage actively in drama projects in their community. An established method of 'Black Theatre' was used to inspire youth with knowledge gaps or learning difficulties. The project offered a drama, finance management and theatre production workshops and the pupils produced 6 shows for an audience of 480 people. Young people were involved in planning the budget for props and sets and they themselves produced environmentally-friendly props. The project targeted socially marginalised children aged 10-13 in Świętochłowice."
Summary of bilateral results