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Dover Young Cultural Changemakers

Explore our work in Dover, empowering young people to lead and make change in their communities through creativity, as part of our Young Cultural Changemakers programme.

In numbers

So far in Dover…

  • 95%

    of young people on the programme felt heard’

  • 2,021

    qualifications have been issued to young people

  • 20,258

    community members have been positively impacted by our youth-led changemaking work

  • 6,608

    young people have made active change in their communities

Explore the creative projects

The creative projects that have taken place so far have been in direct response to recurring issues and concerns raised by children and young people in Dover. Many have been inspired by the Environment, alongside other key recurring themes such as Mental Wellbeing, Access, and Community Cohesion.

Environment & Sustainability

Many of the projects in Dover have emerged in direct response to recurring issues raised by young people, particularly around the environment and the need to highlight the importance of nature, outdoor spaces, and sustainable creative practices. Through art exhibitions, murals, and eco-sculptures, young changemakers have used creativity to respond to these themes and make meaningful impact communities. Discover how they’ve brought these ideas to life below:

Our Partnership with the Maison Dieu

In collaboration with the Maison Dieu, we’ve empowered young changemakers in Dover to create meaningful change in their communities, driven by the perspectives and lived experiences of young people. From crafting imaginative instruments using found materials and leading hands-on public workshops, to showcasing vibrant artwork projections and animations to over 5,000 visitors at Dover at Night, these projects reflect the creativity and passion of Dover’s young people. You can explore more about them and the impact they’ve had below:

Supporting Dover means a lot to me. Growing up here, I attended a school that emphasized creative arts and allowed me to explore various creative methods. I'm grateful for those experiences and strive to enhance arts access in Dover. I’m also passionate about supporting local organisations and the diverse events happening in town.

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Want to get involved in  Dover ?

If you’re a young person, artist or organisation and would like to get involved, get in touch below

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