Campaign Story

“Her Voice, Her Art, Her Future”

Description

The “Her Voice, Her Art, Her Future” campaign aims to provide young women in Kosovo with the opportunity to explore and develop their creative skills through a series of workshops in various artistic disciplines. This initiative focuses on engaging girls from marginalized communities, offering them a platform to learn, express themselves, and foster creativity. The campaign will feature workshops in animation, photography, textile art, and origami, each designed to enhance the participants’ creative abilities and empower them to pursue their passions.

Objectives

1. Skill Development: Equip participants with technical skills in various art forms.
2. Creative Expression: Encourage self-expression and creativity through hands-on activities.
3. Empowerment: Build confidence and inspire young women to pursue artistic careers.
4. Community Building: Foster a sense of community and support among participants.
5. Cultural Engagement: Connect participants with Kosovo’s rich cultural heritage through art.
6. Future Opportunities: Open pathways to further education and career opportunities in the arts.

Workshop Details

Animation and Design by Anibar

• Overview: Participants will learn traditional and digital animation techniques, guided by industry professionals.
• Target Group: 20 young girls of different ages
• Activities: Animation workshops focusing on creativity and technical skills, exploring both traditional and digital techniques.
• Impact: Empower young women to explore careers in animation and digital arts, fostering creativity and technical proficiency.

Photography by Shtatëmbëdhjetë

• Overview: A photography workshop exploring basic camera techniques, storytelling, and post-processing.
• Target Group: 20 girls from marginalized communities
• Activities: Hands-on activities and collaborative projects to develop creative skills, including basic camera techniques and storytelling through images.
• Impact: Provide girls with the tools to capture and share their perspectives through photography, building confidence in self-expression.

Textile Art by Autostrada Biennale

• Overview: A 3-day workshop on contemporary textile art techniques.
• Target Group: 20 girls aged 18-35
• Activities: Introduction to textile art, collaborative design, and hands-on creation of textile artworks, guided by a renowned fashion designer.
• Impact: Foster confidence and self-expression through textile artistry, promoting innovative approaches to contemporary art.

Photography by Lumbardhi

• Overview: Workshops on photography techniques, capturing the beauty of Prizren and telling stories through visual art.
• Target Group: 20 girls from marginalized communities in Prizren
• Activities: Basics of photography, including camera techniques, storytelling technique through lenses.
• Impact: Enhance participants’ creative skills and self-confidence, promoting photography as a form of self-expression.

Origami by BONEVET

• Overview: A 2-day origami workshop for young girls aged 7-10.
• Target Group: 20 girls
• Activities: Learning basic and intermediate origami techniques through practical exercises, fostering problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Impact: Develop problem-solving and creative skills in a collaborative environment, encouraging artistic exploration.

Budget

The total budget for the campaign is €24,000, covering the cost of materials, facilitator fees, and venue expenses. Each workshop costs €1,200 will accommodate around 20 participants and more participants can be welcomed in different centers if the conditions allow it. This budget includes:

• Materials and Supplies: €7,600
• Facilitator Fees: €8,000
• Venue and Logistics: €4,000
• Promotional Activities: €2,000
• KosovaIdeas admn fee: €2,400

Impact and Vision

This campaign aims to create a lasting impact on the lives of young women in Kosovo by equipping them with new skills, fostering a supportive community, and inspiring them to explore and develop their creative potential. By promoting artistic education and cultural expression, “Her Voice, Her Art, Her Future” seeks to cultivate a vibrant and empowered generation of young female artists in Kosovo. Participants will gain not only technical skills but also the confidence and inspiration to pursue their passions and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Call to Action

Support the “Her Voice, Her Art, Her Future” campaign on KosovoIdeas and help us provide these young women with the tools and opportunities to transform their futures through art and creativity. Your contributions will enable us to deliver high-quality workshops and create a positive, lasting impact in our community. Join us in fostering a new generation of empowered and creative young women in Kosovo.

Project Team

Arba Hatashi            Fëllanza Taraku            Nita Zeqiri, Ajete Kërqeli,               Vatra Abrashi          Leutrim Fishekqiu        Blerina Kanxha

Sihana Klisurica,

        Fitore Isufi Shukriu,

Liri Hashani.

Ares Shporta           Rinë Fetahu                                         Bardha Kosumi