Main theme
Promote inclusion and integration
Other relevant themes
Leisure and recreation
Actors involved
Young people from long-time and newly arrived communities, including those with migration backgrounds
Aims
By addressing stereotypes about migration and creating opportunities for shared experiences, the program facilitates cultural integration and social cohesion in Lille and its surrounding areas.
Description
Initiated in 2017, L’Autre, C’est Moi! was a youth-led project leveraging improvisational theatre to foster dialogue and connection between long-time residents and newcomers, including individuals with migration experiences. The key activities of the programme include theatrical workshops and public performances. The project used PEACEPROV facilitation, which is a multidisciplinary approach combining peace and conflict theory with improvisational theatre and emphasises art as a tool for personal and social transformation.
Results/ Outcomes
The project succeeded in building bridges between long-term and newly arrived residents, fostering mutual understanding and respect. It also provided a welcoming space for participants to grow, express themselves, and share their stories. Overall, L’Autre, C’est Moi! demonstrates how creative arts can be a transformative tool for social inclusion and cohesion, offering a model that blends innovative methodologies with community engagement for creating inclusive youth spaces.
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