Each country has its own policy influencing approach that relates to the overarching MAP themes and processes. These build from our research questions and theory of change.
A combination of different processes, which vary in different contexts (depending on country, localities etc.) contribute towards addressing these emerging themes. These processes include:
- Championing indigenous knowledge
- Building in gender (and diversity) inclusive considerations
- Designing inter and intra generational processes of dialogue
- Using applied arts and cultural praxis and
- Child/youth led participatory action research
We hope that both our ways (processes) of conducting applied research are of interest, as much as what we are producing (outputs).
At the core of MAP is valuing the role of the arts in peacebuilding.
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2020-2022 MAP Nepal worked with child clubs, schools, art-based organisations, research and academic institutions, youth organisations and community groups. In the initial phase, child clubs conducted problem-identification workshops with their own members. They got the opportunity to participate in a number of arts and research workshops, exchanges and community dialogues. In addition, the child...
2020-2022 In Kyrgyzstan, MAP worked with a network of Youth Theatre for Peace (YTP) drama clubs to establish child and youth-led forums. The aim being to inform policy through theatre-based productions. In particular, MAP in Kyrgyzstan focused on the migrant child and youth populations in the new settlements of Bishkek. A high proportion of these...
2020-2022 In Rwanda, MAP aimed to influence national curricula and youth policy via working with the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) and other key educational and cultural organisations. In September 2020, the University of Lincoln received a GCRF / Newton Fund Agile COVID-19 Rapid Response Award to develop MAP at Home. MAP at Home was...
Policy Briefs are a way of communicating short, timely solutions, capturing positive visions through presenting rigorous, credible, and concise information. The information is based on research evidence aimed at informing policy makers of how and why they should change policies/laws. Policy Briefs often: We are interested in exploring and experimenting with Policy Briefs, asking ourselves: “how can...
2020-2022 In Indonesia, MAP aims to influence the national curricula and youth policy from the bottom up. Starting from local Urban Level meetings all the way to national level decision making processes. This is being done in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection, and the Ministry of Education. MAP Indonesia strives...