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Tag: young people

Let’s talk about money

In the past ten days, I have visited two exceptional community art projects: ACERT in Tondela (Portugal) and Cork Community … More

Money, Social Justice, young people

A bao a qu (Catalonia)

A Bao A Qu is a small Catalan organisation, founded in 2004 by friends passionate about sharing their love of cinema, … More

Community art, Education, Spain, young people

Lycéens à La Dynamo

(Scroll down for the English text) L’élection présidentielle française, dont le second tour aura lieu le 7 mai, remplit en … More

Jazz, Music, Pantin, Seine-Sant-Denis, young people

Traditional music, young people and community in the Scottish Highlands

‘The fèis is very important to me because I am not very musical. I don’t play any instruments or sing, … More

music education, traditional culture, young people

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