Let changing stories inspire you
Help shape a brighter future
In our experience in working with displaced children, we’ve encountered many unaccompanied minors navigating the camps and streets alone. These young individuals embark on dangerous journeys to safety without the support of their parents. Sadly, they’re often misunderstood or unfairly stigmatised. However, they’re simply young adults in need of understanding and assistance. We want to change this story by helping them express themselves, showcasing their inner world, dreams and hopes.
why we do what we do
Theater projects
Our goal is to create carefree moments with displaced children and provide them with a sense of agency. Within our theatre projects we use the power of play and creativity to build positive human connections based on respect and joy. Our method is interactive and trauma-sensitive, inviting children at the centre of the party.
Because when children play they do so much more than just have fun. It helps them to regulate emotions, express themselves and to grow and develop into healthy human beings.
The power of imagination
Through our colourful projects we empower children, using their creativity to gain a sense of control. For a moment we shift the focus to what is possible. The impact immediately reflects in the reactions of the children and can last a lifetime. Together with children we create a new story. We see the children we work with as the humans they are and not as the single identity of being ‘a refugee’. Through our method we make sure that together with the children and everyone else involved at that moment in time we create a positive time and positive memories.
Unpleasant memories can cause children to remain stuck in the past, hindering their ability to thrive in the present. Our approach shifts the focus to the here and the now, focussing on positive encounters and feeling a sense of belonging. In a situation filled with challenges, we shift the focus towards what is possible in this moment. Our aim is to ignite a collective sense of optimism and resilience, crafting moments to be cherished. These moments serve as a counterweight to negative memories, hoping to create a wonderful experience that children can look back on with joy.
About us
Many of these children are dealing with trauma due to war, violence or displacement. Through theatre and play we focus on joy and synchronicity to create carefree moments, to relieve tension and stimulate resilience.
With a team of four professionals we travel to places within Europe where children are growing up in circumstances that are not helpful for a healthy development.
How we educate our generation
We aim to humanise the people referred to as ‘refugees’. We hope to generate compassion and to inspire students to do something for the wellbeing of displaced people.
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Help us shape a better future!
Over the years in working with displaced children we have witnessed countless unaccompanied minors roaming the camps and streets alone. These minors embark on the dangerous journey to safety all by themselves, without their parents. Often they are criminalized or seen as dangerous, but in reality they are just young adults in need of understanding and assistance. Their whole life is still ahead of them.
Over time, we have engaged youth in various activities, such as painting costumes and props for our shows. But for the longest time we have wished to do a project dedicated just to them. And now is the time to make it happen!
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Shaping a brighter future
Join us in empowering minors in refugee shelters to dream and shape their futures.
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How to get involved
Join us
Would you like to stay informed about auditions or internships with us or would you like to contribute to our team in another way?
Education
Book us for a workshop or interactive session for your high school or social or arts education and help us inspire the next generation.
Donate
Consider supporting us with a monthly donation to help ensure that we can fully realize our projects for displaced children across Europe.
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