A short documentary and original music video created by a group of multilingual young people will launch this Refugee Week on ABC.
Developed through a series of arts workshops run by not-for-profit organisation Same Drum in partnership with Healthway and the Intensive English Centre at Aranmore Catholic College, the films celebrate friendship, family and resilience through storytelling and music.
Same Drum facilitator Rita Yousif said the program gave young people a powerful platform to share their stories in their own way. “This program creates a safe and creative space for young people to express who they are, connect with each other and work as a team,” Ms Yousif said.
“The stories and music they’ve created reflect their strength, their cultures and their sense of belonging.”