Inclusive Arts for Sustainable Change: Empowering Youth of All Abilities

To empower young people aged 13–30, especially individuals with intellectual disabilities, through art, technology and environmental education, to encourage creativity, increase social inclusion and create sustainable change.

Project Goals

  • Empowering youth with disabilities to address environmental issues.
  • Developing an inclusive arts education program.
  • Promoting youth empowerment and skill development.
  • Creating an inclusive artistic experience in virtual reality (VR).
  • Creating an inclusive model for future projects.
  • Integrating digital art and technology.
  • Creating sustainable community art installations.
  • Promoting community participation and awareness.
  • Promoting gender equality and active citizenship.
  • Strengthening civic participation and environmental awareness.

Activities

  • Inclusive art exhibitions,
  • Developing inclusive arts curricula,
  • Training to enhance youth skills and confidence,
  • Virtual reality-based art experiences,
  • Use of digital art and technology,
  • Sustainable community art installations.

Expected Results

  • Inclusive arts curriculum and exhibitions
  • Empowered youth (improved self-confidence, social skills, and life skills)
  • VR-based inclusive arts model
  • Increased awareness of sustainability and inclusion in society

Coordinator

  • France: Institut de Formation, Recherche, Animation, Sanitaire et Social

Partners

  • France: Association Les Militants des Savoirs
  • Belgium: Media Actie Kuregem Stad (MAKS)
  • Spain: Fundacion Cibervoluntarios
  • Italy: Officine Cittadine
  • Türkiye: Van Gençlik Eğitim Akademisi Derneği (VAGEAD)