The Academy is intended to foster a stronger sense of community connection and harmony by creating spaces where people can learn together, collaborate, listen to one another and participate in constructive activities.
Community-building activities may include
- Intergenerational music and arts activities
- Community exhibitions and open days
- Shared creative projects
- Youth mentorship
- Family-friendly events
- Volunteer service days
- Dialogue and relationship-building sessions
- Outreach through music and arts
- Collaborations with schools, churches and community groups
- Creative activities that promote dignity, peace and positive social connection
Respectful participation
Community events should welcome participation without humiliating, stereotyping or excluding people because of gender, age, disability, economic status or background. Programme staff should actively address harassment, bullying and unsafe conduct.