Habitat Improvement Through Street Art And Youth Policies. A Flawless Dance Floor

The proposed project will tackle problems identified above in a sustainable way and based on a wide coverage. It is an extreme priority to encourage the improvement of habitat conditions in these human settlements, raise awareness for environmental protection (water, protection of green areas), and provide opportunities for young people by enhancing their artistic skills. We should also raise awareness and work in partnership with local governments to address these problems, contributing for the creation of satisfactory public policies in the municipal level.

There are not similar experiences in Trujillo. The only similar experience is the one that RASA JOVEN has developed with the support of the UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund. RASA is developing a pilot of choreographic mixes (fusion break dance and local dance) and painting houses in the upper parts of the community. The aim is to engage youth in the community life and promote activities towards the protection of the environment, water reuse and income generation.

This project will continue what is being supported by the UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund, however, in a larger scale, reaching two districts of Trujillo. The main objective is the consolidation of choreographic performances lead by a youth network, aligned to the promotion of sustainable human settlements. All this involving the local government, which will be a key partner in promoting young artists performances and enhancing policies for risk management and environmental protection in their communities.