PASSways:
Path Toward Creativity

A Community Celebration of Art, Diversity, and Community Solidarity

Open to all. Admission is free

August 17–18, 2025

from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - local time

Ousama Mashini Theater, Amman

As part of the ongoing PASS Project – Peace, Community Assistance, Economic Development, and Social Solidarity, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), ARCS is proud to announce “PASSways: Path Toward Creativity”, a two-day community-driven cultural event taking place on August 17–18, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ousama Mashini Theater, Amman.

This special event highlights the transformative power of art, creativity, and collective expression in promoting social inclusion, community resilience, and intercultural dialogue. Rooted in the belief that creativity can serve as a powerful tool for connection and empowerment, PASSways will present the outcomes of three participatory artistic and recreational workshops conducted with youth and adolescent project participants from Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Egypt and Sudan.

The program includes

Photography
Exhibition

A curated display of analog photographs captured by youth participants, reflecting their unique perspectives and lived experiences.

Live Theatrical
Performances

Original performances exploring themes of identity, belonging, and social themes, developed by local talent.

Skateboarding
Showcase

A live demonstration celebrating freedom, movement, and youth engagement through an urban art form.

Traditional Iraqi
Food

A culinary experience prepared and presented by Iraqi participants of the project, offering guests a taste of rich cultural heritage and hospitality

PASSways aims to be an open and inclusive space

where families, residents, and community leaders can come together to share moments of artistic expression, empowerment, and solidarity.
The entire community is invited to take part in this collective celebration of creativity and hope.

in collaborazione con

paesi d'intervento

11

Countries of intervention

progetti

250

Project

operatori locali

500

Local operators

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