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The bilateral initiative between "Culture Break Boarders" &"Imagine Heritage" entitled "Therapeutic Music Project for Children with Special Needs" focuses on the therapeutic impact of music on children and music as a means of empowerment. It will be consisted of 2 online workshops about music therapy for children with special needs. Also, the Greek Ngo will conduct an event in Athens, hosted by two remarkable cultural non-profit organizations specializing in music therapy and the renowned Institute for Children with Special Needs, called "Harmony in Progress". The event aims to highlight the
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The bilateral initiative "Therapeutic Music Project for Children with Special Needs" involved collaboration between Imagine Heritage (Greece), Norwegian Culture Break Borders (Norway), and Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door. Its main goal was to harness the therapeutic potential of music for children with special needs and promote cultural inclusivity. The initiative included two online workshops on February 23, 2024, and March 29, 2024, which focused on introductory and advanced music therapy techniques. In addition, a series of live workshops were organized, where children from Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door engaged in hands-on music activities. A Music Therapy event titled "Harmony in Progress: Music Therapy" was also hosted, featuring children with special needs alongside students from the Platon Private School. Experts from both Greece and Norway, including music therapists, educators, physiotherapists, and cultural practitioners, participated in the project, fostering cross-cultural exchange and knowledge sharing. To raise awareness about the initiative, an online platform, art4inclusion.com, was developed, supported by live streaming, social media campaigns, and dedicated websites. A documentary was filmed and professionally edited, showcasing the impact of music therapy.