The project “Filmreakter Youth Workshops” offers young people aged 16 to 20 from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds a unique opportunity to dive into the world of cinema by co-creating a short film. Through a pedagogical and immersive approach, this program allows them to explore all the stages of filmmaking, from writing the script to the final editing. Guided by professionals in the field, the participants develop their skills while benefiting from a space for free and creative expression.

Filmreakter prioritizes an approach where young people are fully involved in the creative process by applying the three key principles of free experimentation, collaborative work, and supportive guidance.

In a context where access to the film industry is sometimes limited to certain backgrounds, “Filmreakter Youth Workshops” aims to reduce these inequalities and promote diversity in the audiovisual landscape.

The project “L C Danser – Warriors 360°” is an educational, cultural, and participatory initiative of the Lycée Classique de Diekirch, aimed at students from various educational backgrounds, with particular attention to students from technical education and Clija classes. By combining contemporary dance and hip-hop with martial arts and physical expression, this project promotes social inclusion, well-being, and personal development for the participants.

Building on the success of the “L C Danser – Au rythme des couleurs” project, supported by the Sommer Foundation in 2023-2024, “Warriors 360°” capitalizes on the positive impact of dance at the LCD revealed by this first experience. This new edition enriches the project by incorporating martial arts, offering students the opportunity to push their limits, explore new forms of expression, and boost their self-confidence. Through the involvement of external artists, the students participate in all stages of the creative process, becoming active participants in their own artistic expression.

Through the project “Sustainable art as a bridge for social integration in Luxembourg,” the non-profit organization ARK uses art as a means of inclusion and empowerment. By providing children and families in vulnerable situations, including refugees, with access to art workshops inspired by sustainable techniques, this project promotes their social and cultural integration.

During the 2024/2025 school year, thanks to multilingual teaching and creative activities, participants build self-confidence, learn French, and benefit from a safe and supportive space for self-expression. Currently, 23 young people are enrolled in the program. While “Express Yourself Through Art and a Sustainable Lifestyle” was the motto of the first semester, the second focuses on “Famous Artists from Around the World Using Sustainable Materials and Techniques.”

The exhibitions and events organized each semester strengthen community bonds and raise awareness of the importance of a sustainable lifestyle.

The project “Paths to Perception”, led by the associations Antropical asbl and Our Common Future asbl, is inspired by bibliotherapy. It offers young people seeking answers to specific questions cultural resources aimed at improving their well-being and developing their skills. The goal is to encourage young people’s engagement with various forms of art while providing them with a space for reflection, discussion, and creation.

Through workshops organized in cultural centers or schools, a theme, chosen in advance by a team of artists, is proposed for discussion. For this, a selection of diverse works – such as short films, short stories, poems, paintings, photographs, songs, as well as excerpts from longer works – is presented and discussed with the participants. The chosen works aim to provide rich, diverse, and thought-provoking perspectives. Questions and activities will be prepared to stimulate reflection, and the discussion will be moderated to foster genuine interaction.

“Wat mëss de?” is a project by Jugendtreff Norden (Elisabeth jeunesse/Anne asbl) and Hariko Ettelbrück that highlights the concept of living together within youth structures. Aimed at young people aged 12 to 26, the project offers creative workshops focused on visual arts, such as photography, collage, and stop-motion video. These workshops enable participants to express their perspectives on daily life and social relationships while challenging stereotypes and clichés about youth structures.

The project’s highlight is an interactive and mobile exhibition created with the support of professional artists. This exhibition is designed to travel to different municipalities and cultural institutions. The initiative aims to give young people a voice, promote creativity, and raise public awareness about the importance of living together.

The project “Diversity in Stories and Songs: A Creative Journey with Children” aims to raise awareness among children aged 6 to 12 about the theme of diversity through the collaborative creation of a book and a song, alongside singer George Philippart and author Monique Philippart. This book will include three short stories developed during workshops in which the children will actively participate in crafting the narratives and creating the illustrations. In parallel, they will contribute to writing the lyrics of a song, which will then be recorded in a studio.

In a context where issues such as discrimination, stereotypes, and social inequalities are ever-present, this project seeks to encourage children to recognize and appreciate differences in a positive way. It promotes the understanding of concepts such as empathy, respect, and acceptance of others while providing them with a creative framework to express these values.

As part of weekly dance classes, two dance ensembles from Trisomie 21 asbl Luxembourg, in collaboration with dance educator Sandra Beck, are developing a multidisciplinary performance for World Down Syndrome Day in 2025.

This performance will reflect a journey through shared images and “portraits” of the various dancers, emerging from a participatory process. During a painting workshop, the participants will create images and paintings that represent how they see themselves or how they would like to see themselves. These artworks will then be brought to life through dance and presented as part of the performance, accompanied by original music and sound recordings in which the dancers share something about themselves.

The team will ensure that the wishes of each individual are respected, and each dancer will be supported according to their abilities, so that everyone has the opportunity to express something about themselves (through movement) in the way they choose.

The “We-Learn, Create & Connect” project is an educational and intercultural initiative succeeding the “Read, Write, Create and Go” project, which was completed in August 2023 and funded by the Sommer Foundation. It aims to address gaps in informal education for children and young people in migrant and refugee reception centers in Luxembourg.

The planned musical and dance activities will allow beneficiaries to immerse themselves in the cultures represented within the group. In summary, the project’s name reflects its community dimension (“WE”) as a local action; its educational aspect (“LEARN”), where the teaching team shares its expertise and learns from the participants; its creative component (“CREATE”), which fosters creativity; and its relational aspect (“CONNECT”), which builds or strengthens interpersonal connections among all participants. The activities are designed to provide a supportive extracurricular environment that promotes cultural awareness, psychomotor skills, imagination, creativity, and autonomy, aiming to encourage the emotional, social, and educational development of children and young people from disadvantaged families.

The “Le Chemin” project is an innovative artistic and cultural initiative led by the Reidener Jugendtreff in collaboration with various local partners, including centers for migrants and refugees. The main goal of this project is to foster personal expression and creativity among young people through musical and artistic creation.

The project, which follows the success of the “RE-bondir” initiative, will unfold in two main phases. The first phase, starting in March 2024, will focus on creating a collective album featuring 12 to 15 musical tracks. Young participants will have the opportunity to express themselves through various musical styles, including instruments from different cultures, and develop their skills in writing and composition. Workshops on body expression, dance, and improvisational theater will also be offered to enhance the stage experience.