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  • What Happens When Brazil's Favelas Take On The World Of Online Gaming?

    Anna Fleck

    November 23, 2021 |

    World of Us |

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    Response Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

    AfroGames offers young people aged 12 and over with classes in game programming, bringing the world of gaming to the lower-income communities in Brazil, or favelas, allowing youth to explore their culture, technology and potential job opportunities through game design.

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  • ‘The Poetry Project': How young refugees in Germany are bridging the cultural gap with their voices

    Anna Fleck

    December 12, 2020 |

    The Local |

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    Response Location: Germany, Berlin

    The Poetry Project provides a platform for young refugees to create poetry, share their stories, and learn about German culture. The initiative started with weekly meetings for 7 young refugees to workshop poetry about the refugee experience, including leaving loved ones, why they left, and how they feel in their new home country. Their live performances have won prizes and their audiences respond emotionally. The group’s success allowed it to expand to more participants and reach a wider audience. The experience helped some participants integrate more smoothly into German society, where they have thrived.

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