EmpowerCanvas: Cultivating Resilience in At-Risk Youth through Art and Mindfulness
This project has been funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union (Project N. 2023-3-PT02-KA210-YOU-000176401)
Coordinator : ARTE M ASSOCIACAO CULTURAL E ARTISTICA NA MADEIRA
“EmpowerCanvas” aims to establish a supportive and inclusive framework designed to uplift at-risk youth navigating socio-economic and cultural challenges.
Our Objectives
To foster engagement among at-risk youth through mindful art activities and mindfulness resources, promoting emotional well-being and resilience for personal and professional development
To collaborate with at-risk youth centers and community organizations to host participatory visits, conduct workshops, and reach a diverse audience of at-risk youth
To conceptualize and create a resilience-building board game that integrates art activities and mindfulness practices
To develop an online platform providing youth workers with tools and resources to build resilience in at-risk youth through art and mindfulness
To organize participatory visits in Portugal to gain insights and enhance engagement
To conduct three workshops aimed at training youth workers on effectively utilizing the platform and board game
Expected Outcomes
Online Platform
An online platform offering a comprehensive and user-friendly framework to foster resilience in at-risk youth through art and mindfulness practices
Board Game
A complementary board game designed as an engaging, interactive resource to help youth workers facilitate meaningful discussions and activities with at-risk youth during in-person sessions
Workshops
Three workshops to train 45 youth workers and educators on effectively incorporating the online platform and board game into their support programs
Participatory visit in Portugal
A two-day participatory visit in Portugal with 10 participants to exchange insights and experiences
Pilot Program
A pilot program to test and refine the platform and board game with at-risk youth
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This project has been funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union (Project N. 2023-3-PT02-KA210-YOU-000176401).
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