Coaxis is a series of workshops designed for young displaced people, aged 14 to 17 years old. It consists of six sessions aimed at encouraging dialogue and the building of interpersonal relationships. Fundamentally, it seeks to nurture self-esteem and to facilitate collaboration.

 

Participants will be guided through a self-discovery process as they learn about effective communication. In addition to verbal language, they will learn to externalise their thoughts and express themselves through creative painting, imaginative moulding and dramatic performance. Participants will also practice active listening and exercising focus.

 

From mutual exchanges to cooperation, Coaxis also advocates collaboration, gradually shifting from the common emphasis on individuality to the formation of a shared identity. This will be done progressively through activities such as exchanging stories with one another, sharing outcomes with other non-participating young people and displaying collaborative efforts in public. Essentially, participants will learn about problem solving, negotiating resolutions and achieving goals 

as a team.

 

Coaxis believes that cultivating effective communication, and thereby revitalising collective spirit, can help young refugees to overcome a sense of estrangement from one another and relieve tensions between them. At the same time, it encourages them to rebuild their self-confidence and reactivates their sense of purpose.