Street Harmony: Theater Dynamics to Foster Intercultural Dialogue and Address Gender-Based Discriminations in the EURO-MED Area

AMAKA is participating in the “Street Harmony: Theater Dynamics to Foster Intercultural Dialogue and Address Gender-Based Discriminations in the EURO-MED Area” (SEP-211015169), a European artistic program under Creative Europe, in collaboration with CEFA ETS (Italy), CEFA TUNISIE (Tunisia), and the cultural organization CCAB (Tunisia).

The project aims to enhance theatrical creation and intercultural collaboration among European and Mediterranean countries, fostering discussions on gender-based discrimination.

The core objectives of the program include:

• Strengthening the theatrical skills of artists from the Euro-Mediterranean region.
• Promoting international collaboration and cultural exchange.
• Raising public awareness of gender-based discrimination through artistic expression.

Project Outcomes:

1. Enhancing theatrical skills: Artists from the Euro-Mediterranean region will participate in intensive workshops in Greece, developing new theatrical techniques and deepening their understanding of gender-based discrimination.
2. International collaboration and cultural exchange: Artists from diverse cultural backgrounds will work together, fostering understanding and solidarity among the societies of the region.
3. Public awareness on gender-based discrimination: The program encourages discussions on gender issues through participatory activities and theatrical performances.
4. Artistic residency and performances: The project includes a five-day artistic residency in Athens, followed by the creation of a theatrical performance and the organization of two performances in each participating country.
5. Creation and presentation of “Street Harmony”: Each participating country will develop a theatrical performance that highlights local experiences of gender-based discrimination, with touring performances that stimulate public debate.
6. Dissemination and communication: The project will engage with international festivals and cultural networks, ensuring broad outreach and the promotion of discussions on gender discrimination.

The project started in February 2025 and will run for two years.
It is funded by Creative Europe, the European Union’s funding program for the cultural and creative sectors, under the CREA-CULT-2024-COOP call.