THE ECHO4INCLUSION PROJECT

 ECHO – Empowering Citizenship through Theatre
 (KA220-YOU – Cooperation Partnerships in Youth),
running from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2027.

Coordinated by the Gaiety School of Acting – The National Theatre School of Ireland, ECHO brings together six cultural and social organizations from Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, with the aim of using theatre as a tool for inclusion, active citizenship, and youth empowerment.

THE PROJECT VISION

ECHO is rooted in the belief that theatre is a powerful tool for social transformation.
Through artistic, educational,and community-based practices, the project promotes:

• the integration of young migrants
• civic awareness and community participation
• entrepreneurial and employability skills
• innovative methodologies accessible across Europe

2.HOW THE PROJECT WORKS

The activities of ECHO are organized into five main areas of work, known as Work Packages.

Each Work Package focuses on a specific aspect of the project and contributes
to the shared goals of inclusion, active citizenship, and youth empowerment.
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WP1.Project Management

Coordination, administration, and monitoring of the project.

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WP2 – Theatre of Inclusion

National workshops, local performances, and transnational events that foster integration and intercultural dialogue.

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WP3 – Theatre for Active Citizenship

Theatre-based activities that encourage civic participation and awareness of civil rights.

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WP4 – Theatre for Employability and Social Entrepreneurship

Youth entrepreneurship pathways combining theatre, creativity, and professional skills.

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WP5 – Dissemination & Implementation of the ECHO Toolkit

Communication plan, website, social media, newsletters, and a multimedia Toolkit accessible across Europe.

3.WHO IS INVOLVED

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ECHO is carried out by a transnational network of six organizations:

• Gaiety School of Acting (Ireland) – coordinator
• Compagnia Teatrale Linea di Confine (Italy)
• DESINCOOP – Desenvolvimento Económico, Social e Cultural CRL (Portugal)
• Efémero – Companhia de Teatro de Aveiro (Portugal)
• Asociación La Bien Pagá Espacio Escénico (Spain)

• Fondazione Monnalisa (Italy).

This collaboration ensures a rich variety of approaches,
methodologies, and cultural perspectives.

4.IMPACT AND BENEFITS

ECHO aims to generate long-term impact:

• Young people: greater social inclusion, civic awareness, and professional skills.

 • Local communities: stronger intercultural dialogue and social cohesion.

 • Europe: replicable methodologies that combine art, education, and citizenship.

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