Information about the workshop:
Saturday, 12/03/2022 between 17:00-19:30 PM
Location: Generation for Change CY (28 Archiepiskopou Makariou III Nicosia)
The aim of the workshop is to talk about the role of cinema for society and its impact on how it can transform the way we see the world. The workshop will be in English and free of charge. The workshop is open to everyone who has a passion for cinema and social change, regardless gender, ethnicity, religion, age, educational background and nationality.
Objectives/outcomes:
- Introduce examples of how cinema has affected change in Africa
- Create an opportunity for people to share what cinema means to them
- Encourage discussion on the topic of cinema for societal change
- Use cinema as a way to motivate participants, encourage creativity and explain its impact and interest in our daily lives
About the Volunteer Educator:
"Youssouf Bah is a young filmmaker of African Guinean origin who is currently an Asylum Seeker living in Cyprus. Having been a passionate cineaste from a young age in his country of origin, he formed and led a cinematographic group producing educational, constructive videos which sought to highlight examples of harmful facts of society such as Government financial mismanagement or forced marriage. In spite of facing great adversity, since coming to Cyprus, Youssouf continues to build and share his skills and passion because he is convinced it is through cinema we can change our views of the world."
*This event will follow all official measures and precautions for COVID-19, as issued by the Ministry of Health. Selected participants need to present a valid Safepass and ID upon entering the venue of the workshop.*
Contact people:
1) Annita Tsolaki, Project Manager, Center for Social Innovation (Organizers and Partners at e-VELP project)
annita.tsolaki@csicy.com2)Etinosa Erevbenagie-Johnbull, Generation for Change CY (Host Organization)
info@generationforchangecy.org3)Youssouf Bah, Educator
Youssoufbahguineeyacinediallo@gmail.comThis workshop is organized by Center for Social Innovation with the support of Generation for Change CY in the context of the Erasmus+ project e-VELP: Youth Volunteer Educators e-Learning Program [Project no: 2019-3-DE04-KA205-018805]:
https://evelp.teachsurfing.org/.