NL 8th Note Project
Carried out with the support of the Consulate General of the Netherlands as part of the 100th anniversary of the friendship treaty between the Netherlands and Türkiye, the 8th Note Project aims to support healing and social participation through art for children affected by the earthquake and individuals with special developmental needs.
Partners:
The project is carried out in collaboration with Mordem Sanat, Atta Festival, Kadir Has University and Troupe Courage Theatre from the Netherlands.
Activities:
Workshops and Performances with Children: Through workshops and theatre performances held in Adıyaman, Hatay, Maraş and Diyarbakır, 1991 children and individuals with special developmental needs took part in the activities. Methods such as puppet making, drama, movement and story therapy supported the children’s creativity and self-expression skills.
Trainer Training: 82 people took part in the training sessions organised for psychologists, social workers, child development specialists and activists. The trainers gained expertise in working with children after trauma and with individuals with special developmental needs.
Field Experience and Supervision: The specialists who attended the trainer training applied the methods they had learned in the field. The Mordem Sanat team observed the process and provided supervision support.
Academic Reporting and Curriculum Development: Kadir Has University instructors documented the project process in reports and developed a sustainable training curriculum on working with children in the fields of theatre and psychology.
Impact and Participation:
1289 people watched the theatre plays,
559 people took part in the workshops,
82 trainers received hands-on training in the field.
Conclusion:
Developing children’s social skills and supporting their integration into society through the healing power of art, the 8th Note Project aims to create a lasting impact with art-based education models.
8th Note Project_ Trainer Interviews and Analysis Report_