The Culture We Want, for the Woman We Want stands as a bold declaration of hope, resilience, and transformation. Produced by the Gira Ingoma – One Drum per Girl project, this powerful book captures the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of girls whose voices are shaping a new narrative for equality in the creative and cultural industries….
Beyond Tradition’s Lenong performance combined several Betawi cultural forms, namely Lenong, Gambang Kromong, Pantun (rhyme), dance and Maen Pukul (martial arts), and actively involved young people in the Lenong performing arts. …
The Magic of Theatre (MoT) project engages children and young people from Bishkek and the village of Dzhany-Dzher in the world of theatre, with the aim of empowering children and helping them to overcome their inner fears and insecurities. The project became a platform for the children to freely express their thoughts, engage with adults…
Following four performances in the first phase of the Magic of Theatre project (February – May 2023), three more performances were staged in mid 2024 by young people from the Vocational School 43 in Dzhany-Dzher and the Kyrgyz State Puppet Theatre in Bishkek, named after M. Zhangaziev….
During the first phase of the project (February – May 2023), four performances took to the stage, ranging from Urmanbetov’s ‘Tak Teke’, to J-B Molière’s ‘Les Précieuses Ridicules’, ‘L’Impromptu de Versailles’ and, Stolyarov’s adaptation of ‘A Little Match Girl’, based on H.C. Andersen’s timeless tale….
On 3 March, the GENPEACE children’s performance “Panca Sora” was performed at Saung Angklung Udjo, Bandung, and broadcast live. “Panca Sora”, translated as “Five Voices”, provides a model for communicating children’s voices on the five clusters of children’s rights through cultural arts performances and intergenerational dialogue….
The school girls who participated in the Gira Ingoma – One Girl per Drum project in Rwanda created and performed poems and songs in which they express their self-confidence and tell the stories of great women (including themselves) to build a new artistic repertoire in which women are present and valued. In their creations, they…
These artworks were created during the body-mapping storytelling workshops facilitated by Anna Smirnova, AHRC MAP PhD researcher from the School of Creative Arts at the University of Lincoln (UK). Anna’s PhD study is part of the international research project ‘Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP)’ with focus on analysing MAP activities in Kyrgyzstan. The aim of…
Kyrgyzstan, Thursday, May 11, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 2023 This exhibition presents drawings by young people, participants of the MAP project Dialogue through Arts (FTI), from four regions of Kyrgyzstan . These are Batken, Bishkek, Jalal-Abad and Osh. One of the participants, Symbat Zhanibekova, composed a song about the problems of children in Kyrgyzstan,…
This photo storybook captures the key milestones of this journey. Over the course of a year, the project delved deep into the rich tapestry of Dēudā folklore, traversing the landscapes of tradition and modernity, power relations and gender dynamics, and heritage….
Watch the Beyond Tradition documentary film, a collaborative effort by a group of young people under the documentary team mentored by professional filmmakers. The film captures the journey of the project from its inception to its final performance….
Introduction This article briefly explains the development and focus of Mithila art lesson planning, from Grade one to five, for the development of a local arts education curriculum in Nepal (click here to read the introduction on the Mithila art local curriculum in Nepal). To start, a Mithila art workshop with female Mithila artists/painters was…
Watch this inspiring video introduction that sheds light on the impactful journey of Youth Advisory Advocacy Research in Nepal….
The Gira Ingoma – One Drum Per Girl project held the fourth edition of the Ingoma Nshya Festival on March 2024….
The JWAS team with the executives of Laxminiya rural municipality. Photo- Credit: Chandan Jha Project introduction Janaki Womens Awareness Society (JWAS), a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Nepal, has received funds from the University of Lincoln/Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP) for creating a Mithila art local curriculum in the Laxminiya rural municipality of Dhanusha district, Madhesh…
Watch this one-minute video to learn about Inter-generational Peace (GENPEACE), a collaborative project between King’s College London, Yayasan Save the Children Indonesia, and Bandung’s cultural artists….
GENPEACE Ambassador with the support of Save the Children Indonesia in collaboration with the Bandung City Government, the Ministry of PPPA RI, and Saung Angklung Udjo held an Inter-Generation Dialogue Podcast: Reflection on the Delivery of Children’s Voices Regarding Five Clusters of Children’s Rights through Cultural Arts Performances in Bandung city, Indonesia. …
See Mithila paintings created by artists and young girls in Nepal. Mithila is one of the artistic outputs of MAP’s Picturing Past, Present, and Future (PPPF) in Nepal, which aims to convey messages and raise awareness about gender inequality in Nepalese society….
See how young female participants in PPPF project explored imigongo art to portray their life stories and share their views on their future aspirations and gender equality. …
My Album is a poignant collection of artworks by children and adolescents engaged in “Mobile Arts for Peace” (MAP) clubs across multiple schools in Rwanda….
Listen to the GENPEACE song “Yang Berkurang Harus Sampai Hilang” reflecting on children’s concerns and hopes in relation to their rights….
Three participatory films were produced in collaboration with MAP school children in Rwanda and students and staff at the Kwetu film institute. …
Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Indonesia produced a short video showing the process behind the making of “YAB Indonesia Journey”, from brainstorming ideas to writing the script and preparing for production….
Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Indonesia developed a midline evaluation guidebook. The guidebook shows step-by-step how to use the tools…
Ingoma Nshya Festival is a platform that aims to promote girls’ talents, give them the power to dream, act, and reinvent themselves on their own terms; and advocate for a culture that is women-friendly. The third edition took place in Huye, on 30 December 2023 at the Gymnasium of Huye Campus….