OUTCOMES

This section presents the results of REACT-IN 2, with a focus on the local activities developed by each association thanks to the skills and competences strengthened throughout the two-year project.

The insights gained, together with the ongoing exchange of experiences and good practices among youth workers from the partner organisations, helped create new opportunities for local action.

Each organisation put the skills acquired during the project into practice in its own way, using a range of artistic tools and communication methods to work with and involve young people.

NAHNOO – BEIRUT LEBANON

Horsh Beirut, Beirut’s largest public green space, served as a place of refuge and safety for many displaced families during the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon.

Against this backdrop, NAHNOO and four young people involved in the REACT-IN project organised the “Welcome Spring” initiative to support displaced children and young people through artistic and recreational activities. The initiative created a safe space for emotional expression and psychosocial support, fostering interaction, socialising and moments of respite.

Through drawings and creative activities, the children expressed their fears, memories and their desire for safety and stability. The experience highlighted the vital role of public spaces as places of protection, inclusion and well-being during emergencies.

HAYAT – BOLOGNA, ITALY

In the Barca neighbourhood of Bologna, Hayat is running an empowerment programme for teenage girls and young women, with a particular focus on those from migrant backgrounds. The programme uses dance and the reclaiming of public space as tools for expression, participation and personal growth.

Through body movement and artistic practice, the project encourages awareness, active citizenship and a stronger sense of belonging. The activities are developed in a participatory way, promoting peer-to-peer exchange and giving the young women an active role in shaping the artistic programme.

The initiative has also been supported by the skills and methodologies acquired by Hayat during the two-year REACT-IN project, which helped enrich the association’s educational approach through exchange with similar international experiences.

The programme will end with a public performance in the neighbourhood, creating a moment of visibility, inclusion and community engagement.

TYRO ASSOCIATIONS FOR ARTS – BEIRUT, LEBANON

The Tyro Association for Arts staged the play “We Will Be Back” at Le Colisée Cinéma, home to the Lebanese National Theatre. The production was staged during the Israeli bombardment of Lebanon.

The performance tells the story of young people and children displaced from southern Lebanon, forced to flee due to the conflict but still holding onto the hope of one day returning to their homes and lands. The actors are the displaced children and young people themselves, who have found a safe space through theatre to express their emotions, share experiences and give voice to their situation.

The images also show moments of rehearsals and preparations for the show, in which children from Gaza also took part, welcomed and supported throughout the theatrical process. For many of them, cinema and theatre have served as a place of gathering, recreation and relaxation, offering opportunities for play, creativity and emotional relief in a context marked by war and uncertainty.

SHAMS

The Wahaj Al-Shams Theatre and Folklore Group produced the theatre project “Hallucination” to raise community awareness of social issues such as drug abuse and begging.

The initiative involved young participants in all stages of the theatrical production, promoting active participation, collaboration and the development of artistic skills. This experience was made possible thanks to the skills and expertise acquired during the two-year REACT-IN project, which enabled the association to engage with similar organisations, strengthen its content and develop new working methods. Through theatre, the project created a space for dialogue and reflection on the issues affecting social cohesion and peace.