Through this project, which involves partners from different countries, we wanted to use ceramics to generate social inclusion for vulnerable adults. The main achievements of the project were : Participants with Alzheimer's disease and refugees developed the social integration Participants are trained and expand their professional skills for social entrepreneurship. Participants acquired skills and abilities for the different ceramic creation tools. Participants facilitated the exchange of experiences in creative spaces, and they had the opportunity to meet professional ceramic artists. Participants multiply their talents and cognitive, psychomotor, social and emotional abilities. Participants developed their creativity, autonomy and built self-confidence through artistic creation, since ceramics allowed them molding of their expressions and emotions.
The ceramics represent the cultural heritage of each country, it is a means of expressing and fulfilling oneself, feeling better personally and serves to preserve and value a symbolic element of cultural identity. Also, it is considered as an activity with a great impact on the community because it allows learning about cultural heritage to participants by strengthening ties with the community. For this reason, we decided to apply this project into our communities in Madrid, Athenas, and Rossano especially with vulnerable adults with few opportunities to integrate socially. With the project we wanted to build a bridge between the currently most vulnerable target group- adults and the sector that provides most inspiration for resilience (art and culture sector). The project responds to emerging social needs by offering a space for creation and social participation for vulnerable adults. Through collaboration with entities specialized in gender, legal and psychosocial issues, the project addresses the lack of resources to ensure emotional well-being and social participation. Through creative and inclusive processes, training and networks of support are fostered in a safe and secure environment.