COMIC BOOKS as a tool for Social Inclusion | 'SUPERHEROES' project

Aims of the tool

Through a Learning Training Teaching activity implemented in Cyprus / Nicosia, a group of young people of mixed abilities, youth workers and support persons came together to work on storytelling, and eventually for the development of the specific comic books as a method to increase awareness on the topic of social inclusion. More specifically, the 'Superheroes' project aimed to:

- To support, motivate and inspire the youth workers to act and contribute to promotion of the importance of social inclusion in their early ages;

- To increase their knowledge on the topic of social inclusion;

- To learn and explore the process of making this kind of tool and all its phases;

- To learn and educate themselves about the use of this tool in their field of youth work;

- To produce educational tools for youth workers so they can improve their work with young people with and without disabilities on local level.

Description of the tool

VISIT THE LINK TO SEE ALL DEVELOPMED COMIC BOOKS:

https://www.yeucyprus.org/c-o-m-i-c-books-by-superheroes-project/

Comic books are a versatile and effective tool for promoting social inclusion and supporting youth work. By harnessing their engaging and accessible format, educators, youth workers, and activists can foster a more inclusive and empathetic society, while also providing young people with valuable skills and opportunities for personal growth, team work and cooperation.

By creating their own comics allows young people to express themselves creatively and can be used as a tool for storytelling and communication. Comics can serve as a springboard for discussions about social issues, encouraging dialogue and fostering a sense of community among young people.

The 'SUPERHEROES' project:

- Encourage young people to promote social inclusion through identifying the positive examples of their communities.

- Create innovative practices for educators, teachers, parents, and other staff connected to the education and upbringing of young people.

- Create new practices in social inclusion education and increase the inclusive practices in youth work.

The project ‘Superheroes’ (2022-2-CY02-KA220-YOU-000101622) is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.