Overview of GIVE’s four programme areas
Youth resilience & safe spaces
Circles, creative workshops and quiet spaces where young people in movement can breathe, express themselves and feel recognised.
Living heritage & crafts
Crafts, textiles and Indigenous knowledge, linked to ethical value chains and local livelihoods in partnership with Æternex and artisan networks.
Research, training & documentation
Collaborative projects with universities, museums and community organisations to document youth experiences and co-design learning tools.
Scholarships & mobility
Small grants, mentoring and guidance for Indigenous and displaced youth who need support to access studies and cross-border opportunities.
Youth resilience & safe spaces
This programme focuses on young people whose lives are impacted by displacement, border regimes and climate pressure.
- youth circles, storytelling and peer-support activities
- creative workshops (drawing, writing, theatre, crafts)
- calm spaces coordinated with local partners in Norway and the Sahel
- capacity-building for youth facilitators and community workers
Living heritage & crafts
Living heritage is not a museum object. It is a way of living, making and remembering.
- support to Indigenous artisans and youth-led craft initiatives
- co-design of ethical value chains with Æternex and local partners
- documenting stories behind textiles, symbols and techniques
- small exhibitions and cultural events linking Norway and the Sahel
Research, training & documentation
GIVE works as a bridge between communities and institutions.
- participatory research projects with universities and museums
- training modules on youth resilience, living heritage and rights
- documentation of youth testimonies and community practices
- toolkits for educators, museum teams and local organisations
Scholarships & mobility pathways
This programme supports young people who need concrete help to access education.
- small scholarships linked to clear learning plans
- mentoring and guidance on study choices and mobility
- links between Sahel-based partners and institutions in Norway
- support letters and documentation in collaboration with partners