A Million voices

"A Million Voices" aims to improve the mental health and social integration of Ukrainian refugees in the EU through innovative art and narrative therapy. The project will be implemented in three partner countries, focusing on empowering refugees and fostering social cohesion with local communities.

Latest Activities

When Art Becomes a Doorway to Stories: Reflections from Our Storytelling Event 📖

As part of the A Million Voices project, this story telling session was designed to create a safe, supportive space where participants could share personal experiences and reflections. To make opening up feel more natural and less intimidating, storytelling was paired with a painting activity. This combination allowed participants to explore emotions, memories, and ideas that were sometimes difficult to express. Connection through art Participants were invited to reflect on s

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Dancing Stories: Discovering Connection Through a Ukrainian Wedding Dance Night 💃

As part of the A Million Voices project, this dancing event invited participants to step into a joyful Ukrainian tradition: a lively group dance traditionally performed at weddings. Bringing Tradition to Life The event opened with an introduction to the dance itself, sharing the cultural story behind it: in Ukrainian tradition, this type of group wedding dance is a social ritual, a playful way to express interest or affection by inviting someone you liked to join the dance. A

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Singing Together: A Karaoke Evening with Ukrainian Songs 🎤

On December 10th, we hosted a karaoke event dedicated to sharing Ukrainian musical traditions with the local community. The event was part of the “A Million Voices” project, which focuses on supporting the mental health and social integration of Ukrainian refugees in the EU through creative, art-based approaches. Before each song, we shared short stories about its origins and cultural background, giving participants a glimpse into the history and emotions behind the music. An

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Project Objectives

- Enhance mental well-being of Ukrainian refugees.
- Strengthen social bonds between refugees and local communities.
- Empower participants through skill development in art and storytelling.
- Raise public awareness and influence policies on refugee integration.

Project Activities

- Conduct interviews with refugees, locals, and social workers to identify needs and best practices.
- Organize art therapy workshops, including singing, painting, gong therapy, dance therapy, and cooking events.
- Develop a nature walk path featuring Ukrainian stories accessible via digital platforms.
- Host storytelling picnics, outdoor movie nights, and mural painting events.
- Produce a documentary and disseminate findings through various channels.

iMPACT

Expected Change: After successful dissemination and exploitation of project results, we expect to see a broader adoption of art therapy and community engagement as effective tools.

Partners

AY Institute (Lithuania)

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A Million voices

When Art Becomes a Doorway to Stories: Reflections from Our Storytelling Event 📖

Dancing Stories: Discovering Connection Through a Ukrainian Wedding Dance Night 💃