This project aims to improve the abilities of young writers and strengthen the role of culture in social cohesion at community level. It will be implemented in Gaza strip, West Bank, and Tunisia. Thirty young writers with disabilities, from Palestine and Tunis, will take part in training program on writing skills, modern publishing techniques but also on the right of expression and the rights of people with disabilities. Project will support launching of electronic forum for young writers with disabilities, the first of its kind in the region.
The project is led by the Social Developmental Forum, a Palestinian based CSO, that provides various developmental services for a wide range of social sectors; in partnership with General Union for Palestinian Writers, an institutional union for Palestinian writers; and Fanni Raghman Anni Association, a non-profit association based in Tunisia, working to fight marginalisation and defending freedom of expression and creativity in young people.
Links:
Social Developmental Forum:
http://www.sdf-pal.org/
https://www.facebook.com/sdf.pal/?fref=ts
https://twitter.com/SdfPal
General Union for Palestinian Writers:
www.gupw.ps
Fanni Raghman Anni Association:
www.fanniraghmananni.org
https://www.facebook.com/Fanni.Tn
