ABOUT PH: YOUTH
PH creates opportunities for young people to express themselves creatively, explore social issues using drama, and break down social barriers in their communities. We create a safe space and nurture meaningful relationships with participants through our style of group facilitation and our commitment to showing up regularly.
Our current programs include:
Drama Drop-In at SKETCH Working Arts and select youth shelters in the GTA
in-school Verbatim Theatre workshops in Toronto high schools
the PH 1:1 program
We see inherent value in amplifying young people’s voices and activating youth citizenship in the communities we serve. Many young have limited opportunities to de-stress, be playful and use their imaginations. While affording them just that, our offerings bolster confidence, communication skills, teamwork skills, and problem-solving. Above all, we privilege finding ways for youth to speak about what matters to them.
““In all my years of teaching and research, I have scarcely witnessed the level of engagement elicited by the sophisticated pedagogical work of a company like Project: Humanity.””
““I think when everyone leaves the room there’s still that connection, like we all bonded. It may not last the whole time we’re here in the shelter, but it builds relationships and stuff.””
To date, PH has:
Conducted over 190 pro-bono drama workshops in Toronto’s youth shelter system
Become a 3-year community partner with the Toronto District School Board (as of 2019)
Participated in multiple international research projects with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (U of T) on the wellbeing of young people in our times.