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MANI/FEST

MANI/FEST is an informal group of young people based in Bologna, Italy. The name combines the Italian word "mani" (hands) with "manifesto", reflecting our idea of expressing, learning and participating through making.

We use art and creativity as tools for non-formal education, social connection and community engagement. Our activities involve both young people with artistic backgrounds and those without previous experience, using practices such as drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography.

Our methodology is based on learning by doing, peer learning, collective creation and public sharing of results, creating spaces where participants can develop skills, exchange perspectives and work together through practical and creative processes.

We design activities and projects focused on creativity, environmental sustainability and active citizenship, mainly involving young people aged 18–30 and cooperating with local associations, cultural spaces and Bologna’s artistic community.

MANI/FEST aims to develop local and international collaborations that use creativity as a practical tool for participation, inclusion and intercultural learning, while creating meaningful connections between young people, artistic practices and the wider community.

MANI/FEST has 2 current projects:

  • SELENITE - Taking the Shape, Not the Stone

    It's a KA152 Youth Exchange exploring natural resources, environmental citizenship and local memory through art and non-formal education.

    We're looking for:
    4 more partners
    Deadline for this partner request:
    2026-10-01
    This project takes place:
    from 2027-01-01 till 2027-12-31
    and relates to:
    Youth Exchanges
    This project can include young people with fewer opportunities.

  • PULP — Turning Paper into Critical Voices

    PULP is a KA152 youth exchange turning recycled paper into a tool to question media, reshape narratives and strengthen critical.

    We're looking for:
    4 more partners
    Deadline for this partner request:
    2026-10-01
    This project takes place:
    from 2027-01-01 till 2027-12-31
    and relates to:
    Youth Exchanges
    This project can include young people with fewer opportunities.
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MANI/FEST

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MANI/FEST is

a Informal Group of Young People
based in Italy (Bologna)
  • Italy Bologna
focused on
  • Anti-discrimination
  • Environment
  • European citizenship
  • Health
  • Innovation
  • Integration
  • Intercultural dialogue
  • Non-formal learning
  • Sustainable development
  • Urban/rural development
and interested in:
  • Youth Exchanges
MANI/FEST in 160 characters:

Informal group of young people active in youth work through artistic and manual practice. We use art as a tool for social connection and non-formal education.

Partner connections

MANI/FEST has no connections so far.

Short URL to this project:

http://otlas-org.salto-youth.net/26925

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