About the project – A Journey of Inclusion and Creativity
The AMIS project was a unique two-week TEAM ESC initiative hosted and organised by Tur Cos Ta Posibel in Aruba. Designed for young adults aged 23–29, this project funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union, brought together international and local volunteers to create meaningful change within the local community while fostering a spirit of inclusion and collaboration.
AMIS focused on engaging with the youth wing of KIA, Aruba’s national prison, encouraging participants to use art, music, and creativity to connect with residents and inspire hope. Volunteers worked collaboratively to create a mural in the outdoor recreational area and record a CD featuring contributions from both ESC volunteers and KIA youth. The aim was to share these creations with youth prisons across Europe and the Caribbean, spreading messages of resilience and possibility.
Living and working together, the volunteers embraced communal life, shared cultural experiences, and practiced social inclusion. The project also introduced participants to the local language, Papiamento, alongside English, Spanish, and Dutch. AMIS proved that, as the name suggests, “Everything is Possible,” offering an enriching experience for all involved and leaving a lasting impact on the community.
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The video
Discover our ESC TEAM project AMIS via this amazing video produced by our ESC volunteer Jakob Ahlgrimm.
The booklet
Discover our ESC Team project AMIS, via this booklet designed by our ESC volunteer Jakob Ahlgrimm. Find out more about the music, sports and mural workshop organised by our incredible ESC volunteers for KIA’s residents!
AMIS Kia Project Final Print Version by Tur Cos Ta Posibel on Scribd
The music album produced by participants and KIA residents
As part of our ESC TEAMS AMIS project, participants organised music workshop for KIA residents. Together they produced those amazing songs also presented during the inauguration with Aruba Justice minister.
The murals
Here are the final result of the murals produce by KIA residents with the support of our ESC volunteers as part of our TEAM project called AMIS. Those are masterpieces! Congratulations guys!
Unveiling of the murals at KIA with Minister Rocco Tjon
We were honoured to welcome Aruba’s Minister of Justice, Mr. Rocco Tjon, to the inauguration of the murals at KIA and the presentation of our album. A big thank you to all the participants, KIA residents, and the amazing KIA staff. The ESC TEAM project, AMIS, came to life thanks to the support from the European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union. Over two wonderful weeks, our ESC participants organized music and arts workshops for KIA residents. AMIS is a shining example of the positive impact the ESC program has on our local community.
The Minister published the following video on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/MKuU5ZiSq9S3FGtZ
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