LTTA in Preveza, Greece

The project first LTTA was held in Preveza, Greece. The host organisation – Artifactory - prepared training on Story Telling with story-boarding class and Digital Photography as Creative Art. The participants were refugees from our partner countries, young people from Ukraine and Syria, who prepared moving histories of their home missing in the form of diaries called Home-books. They were the basis of the following training on telling stories.

Day 1

The arrival day gave us all opportunity to have a Welcoming party in the afternoon and show presentations about our respective organisations. We also saw the premises of our host ArtiFactory and learn about their core activities. The evening walk around Preveza gave us the breathtaking impressions!

Day 2

We held the official meeting in the Artifactory premises and after an ice-breaking activity, the students presented the “homebooks” they had prepared before coming to Greece. We also discussed the topic of integration and inclusion and what art has to do with it. In the afternoon we split into groups and worked on our digital storyboards about art and inclusion. We ended the day having dinner together with our partner participants, tasting typical Greek dishes.

Day 3

We met at the Music School of Preveza, where we joined a rehearsal of the school’s band. Then we went to visit the Archeological Museum and Archeological Site of Nikopolis. In the evening, we met again with our working groups and we put the finishing touch to our storyboards.

Day 4

In the morning we attended a lecture on digital photography followed by a very successful workshop. Then we presented what we had been working on for the two previous days. We also picked the best works. Finally we recorded some short films documenting our work. The Farewell dinner let us try again the delicious Greek cuisine.

Day 5

That was the last day of our meeting in Preveza. We had a summary discussion pointing out the most important questions of the meeting and we decided on the future activities. In the end, the Certificate ceremony took place and we said goodbye to our hosts and other partners.

LTTA in Constanta, Romania

The project first LTTA was held in Preveza, Greece. The host organisation – Artifactory - prepared training on Story Telling with story-boarding class and Digital Photography as Creative Art. The participants were refugees from our partner countries, young people from Ukraine and Syria, who prepared moving histories of their home missing in the form of diaries called Home-books. They were the basis of the following training on telling stories.

Day 1 - April 7

Upon arriving in Constanța, we gathered with other participants at Palatul Copiilor for the first partner meeting. The day was filled with dance and ceramic workshops, allowing for integration and the exchange of experiences among participants.

Day 2 - April 8

The second day began with team-building exercises that strengthened the bonds within the group. This was followed by presentations on "Art and Tradition for Inclusion", which enriched our knowledge. After an intensive day, it was time to explore Constanța, including a visit to the historical and archaeological museum and a relaxing walk around the city, culminating in a shared dinner.

Day 3 - April 9

On the third day, participants took part in theater workshops prepared by the Polish team, which were full of creativity and expression. The day concluded with music workshops that turned into spontaneous performances on stage, where everyone played and sang together, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

Day 4 - April 10

The fourth day featured a trip to the ancient city of Histria, which is one of the most valuable archeological monuments in Romania. In the evening, a farewell concert took place, and participants received certificates for their involvement in the program, marking a beautiful end to their shared adventure.

Day 5 - April 11

The final day was a time for reflection and summarizing the entire trip. Participants shared their impressions and conclusions, and then it was time to say goodbye, filled with emotions and promises of further collaboration