Inloophuis Pisa organized a rap workshop last week, which discussed the impact of language and word choice on yourself and your environment. Christian Nana of the Work Heart Make Art foundation talked to the young people about (swearing about) cancer, and turned these conversations into a soundtrack.
“The creative part makes it fun and interesting,” says Christian. “Because you not only have conversations, but those conversations also lead to a result.” Art is about connection and finding recognition in each other. “That is why it is important to create a safe atmosphere and to be vulnerable yourself. We want to empower young people.”
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In a series of ten meetings (sponsored by Monuta) the conversation about cancer is started in different ways. This time influencer Boy Leonidas Michaelidis was a guest to share his story with the young people. At a young age he contracted cancer himself, from which he is now fortunately cured.
He hopes to inspire others with his story. “The doctor said it was probably nothing, but I felt it wasn’t right. Because I trusted my gut and persevered, we were there in time. Otherwise I might not have been there now.”
Direct of indirect
Many of the young people present have also been directly or indirectly affected by cancer. For example, Eva tells about her grandfather and grandmother: “My grandfather was ill and my grandmother had cancer, so she had to take care of both of them. That was almost impossible to combine.” In addition, she recognizes that swearing with cancer can hurt a lot. “There are a lot of kids in my class who cry when someone with cancer swears because they know someone who has.”
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