PART 3: Involvement of the Community 

These projects and activities, mentioned before, offer a space for coexistence and dialogue between people from diverse cultural backgrounds who are all living in the same area. It fosters the personal growth of the children and young people and enables them to actively participate in the positive development of their community. They experience learning through active and creative participation and experimentation.

Young people have benefited by having access to musical instruments and classes, and partake in artistic and cultural events and activities. The activities mentioned by the Spanish partner reinforce self-esteem and create an open, inclusive, cooperative environment between the participants.

The Riborquestra has become part of the identity of the neighborhood where it is located. As a result of the project there is a greater sense of pride, trust, and community both within the organization and with the locality. The educational and musical instruction has paved the way for social transformation and has added a rich cultural aspect and relevance to the community.

The ‘Barrios: inclusión social a través del arte’/ Neighborhoods: social inclusion through art project helped students (the main target group) to develop as individuals by recognizing that their surroundings help them to shape their identity.