Project

  • Information about the project objectives and results

Objectives

The FADO Project is a bold, transformative initiative committed to confronting gender-based violence (GBV) through the power of storytelling. Using the Socially Engaged Theater, we create space for survivors to share their experiences, fostering healing, awareness, and deep community engagement. Our mission is clear:

Offering a platform where their stories are heard, honored, and reclaimed.

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Results

Throughout the project, a range of tangible and impactful results have been developed, each contributing to the larger mission of breaking isolation, empowering individuals, and driving systemic change. These outcomes are designed not only to support participants during the project’s implementation but also to ensure long-term accessibility, engagement, and impact beyond its formal conclusion.

FADO Pathway

A carefully designed theatrical program that guides GBV survivors from healing to advocacy.

  • Understanding rights and prevention—equipping survivors with knowledge of legal frameworks and strategies to combat GBV.
  • Harnessing the power of theatre—using performance techniques as a tool for empowerment, self-expression, and transformation.
  • Building essential skills—strengthening communication, teamwork, and confidence to support both personal growth and community impact.
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FADO Web Platform

A dynamic online space designed to break barriers and bring the FADO experience to a wider audience.

  • E-learning modules—structured lessons based on the theatre pathway, guiding survivors through empowerment and self-expression.
  • Engaging multimedia resources—videos, graphics, and interactive discussions that bring stories and strategies to life.
  • Safe spaces for connection—dedicated platform where survivors and facilitators can share, support, and grow together.
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FADO Workshop Guide

A comprehensive, hands-on manual designed for organizations and trainers ready to bring the FADO approach to their own communities.

This guide will:

  • Lay out step-by-step methodologies—offering clear instructions on how to structure and lead transformative theatre workshops.
  • Ensure long-term impact—with adaptable strategies that can be tailored to different cultural and social contexts.
  • Reach a global audience—available in multiple languages to make healing and empowerment accessible to all.

The FADO Experience

Bringing the program to life with an initial cohort of participants in France, Italy, Serbia, and Spain.

  • Theatre workshops and performances—immersive, healing spaces where survivors can share their stories and reclaim their narratives.
  • Community outreach and collaboration—engaging key stakeholders to foster awareness, support, and collective action.
  • Measuring impact for growth—assessing effectiveness to refine and strengthen the model for future expansion.

The FADO Network

A growing movement, a network of voices, leaders, and changemakers working together to confront gender-based violence. A bold advocacy movement to amplify the impact of FADO, ensuring its message reaches far and wide.

  • Advocacy & Policy Influence—engaging policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders to embed FADO methodologies into GBV prevention strategies.
  • Strategic Partnerships & Networking—bringing together educators, artists, activists, and anti-violence centers to expand FADO’s impact across Europe and beyond.