Songs for Rights

Our latest Songs For Action training in Albenga brought together 24 incredible change makers from around the world. Building on the songwriting process we started in the Netherlands (where we created six powerful songs), we moved onto the ‘Produce’ and ‘Advocate’ stages of our LACPA method in Italy. Together, we recorded the songs and created videos—both professionally and using DIY methods. This was a truly collective and creative journey, exploring how music can be a powerful tool for community empowerment and amplify human rights advocacy. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible participants, our amazing trainers Rian Evers and Alan Ibrahim, and YEPP Albenga for hosting us. We’re excited to share the outcomes of this journey with you soon! 🇪🇺Songs For Action is a Erasmus+ KA1 project, funded by the European Union, in partnership with YEPP EUROPE, Het Wilde Westen and YEPP Italia. #ErasmusPlus #YouthEmpowerment  #HumanRights #SongCreation

Today is #HumanRightsDay, marking the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But how do we keep faith when the road to achieving universal human rights is still so long? If you want to change the current situation of human rights but don't know where to start, we recommend you listen to our Songs For Change podcast with Het Wilde Westen In this episode, they sit with the president of Amnesty International Students Utrecht, Paola di Stefano and discuss the importance of hope when working towards social change. Paola talks about her experiences in activism, and the strength and dedication of her generation for enacting meaningful social change. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex9VQCeF #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational #SongsforChange

Countdown to Songs For Action! 🎶 The excitement is building as we gear up for the second part of our Songs For Action training in beautiful Albenga, kicking off tomorrow! 🌟 Join us behind the scenes on Instagram Stories as we continue our inspiring journey of combining human rights advocacy with the transformative power of music. 🎶✨ https://lnkd.in/eaG9pFQ2 Don't miss a beat—stay tuned for all the action! #SongsForRights #BehindTheScenes #MusicforChange #Training

‘In your stomach flames are bursting, barefoot we carve our path. In your voice something is stirring It smells like action It smells like action! Here’s a glimpse of the powerful lyrics from ‘Smells Like Action,’ created during our training at Het Wilde Westen in Utrecht, with the guidance of our trainers Alan Ibrahim and Rian Evers. We’re excited to continue working on it next week at the YEPP Italia local site in Albenga! #HumanRights #SongCreation #Music

🎶 Empowering Action through Music! Our Songs For Action training was more than just notes and rhythms—it was about amplifying voices, promoting human rights, and using the power of music to make a difference. Thank you to all our incredible participants for your energy, passion, and commitment to creating a more just and inclusive world. What was your most memorable moment or key takeaway from the training? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your reflections! 💬👇 We can’t wait to reconnect next month for Phase 2 in beautiful Albenga! 🌟 See you there for the next chapter of this incredible journey! 🇪🇺Songs For Action is a Erasmus+ KA1 project, funded by the European Union, in partnership with YEPP EUROPE, Het Wilde Westen and YEPP Italia. #ErasmusPlus #YouthEmpowerment  #HumanRights #MusicForChange #SongsForRights #ChildrensRights

🌟Our Songs For Action Utrecht training was all about Learning, Assimilating and Creating together (LAC). Stay tuned for the Produce and Advocate stages (PA) as we head to Albenga for Phase 2! Read more about our training in this post: https://lnkd.in/eZndTdS4 🇪🇺Songs For Action is a Erasmus+ KA1 project, funded by the European Union, in partnership with YEPP EUROPE, Het Wilde Westen and YEPP Italia. #ErasmusPlus #YouthEmpowerment  #HumanRights #Music #CommunityMusic

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Manuela van den Broeck as our new Songs for Rights Project Manager! 🎶 With a wealth of experience in leading impactful projects within the music industry, Manuela is passionate about harnessing the power of music to inspire social change — especially among young people. Join us in wishing her all the best as she embarks on this new journey with us! 🙌🎉 #Welcome #SocialImpact #MusicForChange #SongsForRights #NewBeginnings

Songs for Action Phase I in Utrecht, where participants were trained on the 3 first steps of the Songs for Rights method L.A.C. (L-Learn, A-Assimilate, C-Create). Stay tuned for Phase II from 2-8December in Albenga where the two last steps P. (Produce) and A. (Advocate) will be covered ! What an amazing group of engaged believers in music for social change!

🌟Songs for Action - Phase 1: Workshop in Utrecht Last month, 14 participants from across Europe gathered at Het Wilde Westen in Utrecht for our Songs for Action workshop. Over the course of 5 days, they not only deepened their understanding of human rights, but also explored how music can serve as a powerful tool for collaboration and expression. As Chris, one of the participants, reflected: "What I learned is that when you stop talking and start acting, the music flows, and it becomes much easier to create something." This workshop wasn’t just about music—it was also about learning how to facilitate. With the supportive guidance of trainers Alan Ibrahim and Rian Evers, our participants are transitioning from learners to leaders. Throughout the SfA program, they’re facing the challenge of working as a team, learning to give constructive feedback, as well as receiving it with openness. The experience of shifting from participant to facilitator is a key highlight of the program. With a focus on spreading passion for learning and connecting through music, the atmosphere encouraged everyone to lead with empathy and creativity, laying the groundwork for the second phase of the project. Looking ahead, our journey continues in Albenga, Italy, where participants will build on what they’ve learned, pushing forward in the Creation and Advocacy phases of the Songs for Action project. 🇪🇺Songs For Action is a Erasmus+ KA1 project, funded by the European Union, in partnership with YEPP EUROPE, Het Wilde Westen and YEPP Italia. #humanrights #music #workshop #erasmusplus