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ARTIVISM
Bridging Art and Migrant Voices for a Peaceful Future
Project Name: ARTIVISM
Programme: Erasmus+
Priorities: Promoting active citizenship, young people’s sense of initiative and youth entrepreneurship including social entrepreneurship
Project ID: Coming Soon
Website: Coming soon
Social media: Coming soon
Duration: 25 months
Topics: Creativity, arts and culture, Inclusion, promoting equality and non-discrimination, Reception and integration of refugees and migrant
Project Description
Artivism is a creative initiative that uses art as a tool for activism and social change. Focused on empowering young migrants and refugees, the project fosters inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and self-expression through collaborative, arts-based activities. By creating safe, participatory spaces for artistic exploration, Artivism helps individuals navigate identity, build resilience, and connect across cultural divides. The project demonstrates how art can challenge discrimination, promote human rights, and strengthen democratic values—proving that creativity is not just a form of expression, but a powerful force for social transformation.
Project Consortium
Project Coordinator:
Traces&Dreams AB – Sweden
Partners
- PRISM IMPRESA SOCIALE S.R.L. – Italy
- Connectus – Greece
- Fundacja Rozwoju Aktywnosci Miedzynarodowej i Edukacyjnej (FRAME) – Poland
- Grupo DSG Consultores, Formación e Innovación S. L. – Spain
Project Results
WP1: Project Management
WP2: The Artivism gallery: Fostering connections and collective narratives across communities
WP3: Building Artivism: Art event management and artistic techniques for social change
WP4: Becoming Artist for peace: Implementation of local art-based events
WP5: Communication and Dissemination
Our role
Connectus plays a key role in the Artivism project by leading the development of digital solutions, communication strategies, and inclusive educational tools. With strong expertise in digital education and EU policy research, Connectus is responsible for creating the project’s online platforms and interactive resources, including digital galleries, pedagogical toolkits, and multimedia content that amplify the voices of young migrants and refugees.The organization also oversees the project’s branding, social media presence, and promotional campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging aligned with the project’s values of inclusion, diversity, and social justice.
In addition, Connectus contributes to the design of training materials aimed at upskilling youth workers and supporting vulnerable groups, particularly in areas such as digital skills, entrepreneurship, and intercultural dialogue. Through its strategic and technical contributions, Connectus ensures that the project’s impact extends beyond physical events, creating sustainable, accessible tools that foster participation, learning, and long-term social change.
Impact
Artivism is designed to create lasting social impact by using art as a catalyst for inclusion, dialogue, and cultural understanding. Through creative engagement, the project supports young people—particularly those with migrant and refugee backgrounds—in expressing themselves, connecting with others, and feeling a stronger sense of belonging.
By fostering collaboration between communities, artists, and cultural practitioners, Artivism contributes to breaking down stereotypes, reducing social isolation, and building more inclusive, empathetic societies. Its approach not only enhances individual confidence and communication skills but also strengthens the social fabric by promoting mutual respect and intercultural exchange.
The project’s impact will be reflected in personal growth, stronger community ties, and a deeper recognition of art’s role in driving positive social change. Through ongoing reflection and assessment, Artivism aims to leave a sustainable legacy that inspires future initiatives at both local and international levels.
