AGORÀ – Youth Worker’s Actions in Public Spaces for Social Change

First Transnational Meeting in Athens

The coordinators of partner organizations met in the ancient setting of Athens to define the project strategy: beneficiaries, common objectives, implementation methods and research tools to detect real needs of educators working with young people on gender discrimination.

Field Research

In-depth research conducted in all involved countries through interviews, focus groups and questionnaires to photograph the picture of gender discrimination among new generations.

People involved:
• 280 people in focus groups
• 178 questionnaires collected
• 48 in-depth interviews
Target: young people, youth workers, representatives of local organizations, social workers and teachers

Common issues identified: gender and education, gender in educational institutions, gender in workplaces, gender violence, gender and minorities, gender discrimination in public spaces.

Field Testing of IO1

After the pandemic pause, testing of Intellectual Output 1 tools with organizations in Rome and Rieti province: Associazione Liberi Artigiani, Spazio Giovani e Scuola D’Arte MaTeMù, Centro Giovanile Batti il tuo Tempo Evolution.

11 field tests carried out in Italy, marking the resumption of in-person activities after lockdown.

Training Course in Orvieto

From September 25 to October 6, at Casa Laboratorio il Cerquosino in Morrano (Orvieto), 30 youth workers, activists and performers from 5 European countries were trained experiencing non-formal education methodologies integrated with clownerie, labyrinth theatre and body movement.

5 activities developed to address issues emerged from research:
1. Gender and work
2. Gender violence
3. Gender and education
4. Gender minorities
5. Gender representation in media

Tools Refinement

Development of tools used and created during the training course for the publication of Intellectual Output 2, with descriptions of artistic methodologies, their pedagogical application and workshops on gender issues.

Testing in Rome

The 5 thematic workshops were tested with youth organizations in Rome, in collaboration with the Network of Popular Schools and Scomodo editorial team, to adapt the tools and ensure their effectiveness in combating gender discrimination.

Final Event in Rome

Training event at “Tool Scuola di Arti, Mestieri e Cittadinanza” headquarters at via Taranto 96/e with:
• Presentation of results and impact in Rome area
• Two sessions of Non-Formal Education activities (2 hours each)
• Distribution of Intellectual Output 2

A day full of reflections on gender dynamics in an intergenerational and heterogeneous group.

Transnational Project Meeting in Toulouse

Representatives of partner organizations met in Toulouse at “Le Bruit de la Conversation” for two intense days:

Day 1: Local event open to residents of Bagatelle neighborhood with informational activities, concert by “La Bruja” group and choreographic performance by local dance school.

Day 2: Discussion among organization representatives on results, experiences and great impact of the project on national territories.