LATINA SOLIDALE (2019)

vulnerable youth empowerment

Participating Organizations: isIMPACT, Association La Rete, Association Orange Dream, Association Magnolia

Action: integrated actions for empowerment and social inclusion of vulnerable young people and persons with disabilities, involving their families and the local community

Challenge: breaking stereotypes and offering innovative opportunities for skills development, socialization, self-empowerment and job orientation; using creative languages (video story telling /theater) to promote self empowerment, social mix/socialization opportunities and peer education, while enhancing psychological and relational wellbeing

Inclusive social impact expected: increased sense of belonging to the local community; increased psychological and relational wellbeing (self-esteem, confidence in the future, confidence towards others); increased awareness of one’s skills, capacities and talents; decreased prejudices/stereotypes against persons with disabilities, increased social bonds across target groups

Methodology: INclusive Social Impact AssEssment MEthod (IN.S.I.E.ME)