projects
LAOU In Lebanon
A series of interactive dramatic presentations for the Syrian refugee population in Northern Lebanon, produced with support from Concern / Lebanon and Irish Aid. The program focused on creating dialogues through which Syrian refugees and the Lebanese host communities could more effectively engage each other. It also allowed the families and youth to safely explore some of their social challenges with topics ranging from early marriage and women’s financial empowerment, to domestic and gender-based violence, and social / cultural stereotypes. Presentations were held at the Baddawi Community Center in Tripoli and Ehsan School in Akkar.
Workshops for first responders in conflict zones
ATC has delivered multiple workshops on creative communication and conflict management training in Lebanon for international peace activists, volunteers and trainers working in areas of active armed conflict.
Youth tolerance workshops
Workshop for teens offered in conjunction with an exhibit by photographer Bob Adelman on Civil Rights Era photography at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art.
Teaching about Extremism, Terror and Trauma
Workshop in Montreal, Canada for grade school and high school teachers on creating Safe Spaces in classrooms to discuss conflict topics.