Completed

I.M.P.A.C.T. - Inclusion and Motivation by Arts for Children and Young People

ZAN ART Arts and Spirituality Association ·Romania

€602k

Grant awarded

Local Development and Poverty Reduction, Enhanced Roma Inclusion

Programme

21 December 2020

Signed

About this project

In the context of poor access to culture in some rural areas in Romania, education is not a priority due to stagnant mentalities. On the other hand, at national level, the discrimination of children and young people with special needs, coming from Roma or other disadvantaged social situations, leads to their social and educational exclusion, diminishing their chances for the future.  The project IMPACT - Inclusion and motivation by arts of children and young people”, acts in two directions: On the one hand, it creates IMPACT on 350 children and young people with special needs or at risk of school dropout, of predominantly rural environments, on their emotional, personal and social development,  motivating them through arts workshops and psychological support, for school and life, and on the other hand, the project creates IMPACT at community and national level by encouraging culture, education, social inclusion, changing the discriminatory mentality against children with special needs, coming from Roma families or other disadvantaged social conditions by creating an Awareness Campaign through 7 painting and photo Expositions and a Community Film created with participation of young people, promoting to the national level the Human Rights and social Inclusion. The scope of the project is to support and to promote inclusive education for young people, including children at risk of school dropout and young people with special educational needs, through the arts. The project is created in a bilateral partnership between ZAN ART Arts and Spirituality Association, Bucharest, Romania and TERRAM PACIS, Oslo, Norway, a partnership created by Bilateral Relations.

Bilateral cooperation results

The bilateral cooperation strengthened the project by integrating expertise from donor states, enhancing the quality of inclusive education and professional training. The involvement of the Norwegian partner contributed to knowledge exchange, experience-sharing, and direct support for teachers, social workers, and education professionals. The project benefited from a study visit to Oslo, where Romanian participants, including teachers and specialists, learned about best practices in inclusive education. They visited institutions such as Kulturtanken, Sandvika School, and Romano Kher Cultural Center, gaining insights into Norway’s approach to education and social inclusion. This visit provided valuable exposure to innovative teaching methods and support strategies for vulnerable children. The Norwegian partner also facilitated an online training seminar on inclusive education and human rights. The session focused on strategies for creating inclusive classrooms and promoting equal opportunities for all students. The training equipped participants with practical tools to improve the learning environment for children at risk of school dropout and those with special educational needs. Although one of the initial donor state partners became inactive, a new collaboration was established with the European Wergeland Centre in Norway. This partnership ensured the continuity of planned activities and strengthened the project's outcomes. The cooperation led to the development of methodologies and educational resources that will continue to be used after the project’s completion. Future joint initiatives may focus on teacher training, curriculum development, and new strategies for inclusive education. The exchange of best practices has created a strong foundation for sustainable cooperation, ensuring that the project’s impact extends beyond its implementation period.

Project partners

European Wergeland Centre Donor project partner· Norway
Terram Pacis Donor project partner· Norway

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