{"id":144750,"date":"2026-06-05T18:55:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/?p=144750"},"modified":"2026-06-05T19:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:30:50","slug":"exploring-home-and-belonging-through-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/en\/exploring-home-and-belonging-through-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring home and belonging through video"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”143257″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”203935″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”171924″]Home<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Toolbox<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 M3 Visual Arts<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Exploring home and belonging through video<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”404764″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”96″ radius=”std” shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_fixed=”yes” shift_y_down=”0″ shift_y_down_fixed=”yes” z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ shadow_responsive=”yes” width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”717966″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”551567″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”2″ style=”light” back_color=”color-202973″ overlay_alpha=”5″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”208493″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ heading_semantic=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”100653″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Exploring home and belonging through video[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”178873″]<\/p>\n

Participants are invited to create short videos that express their personal understanding of home and belonging. They can capture places, objects, people, or symbolic elements that represent these ideas. Once completed, all videos are brought together into a collective short film, reflecting the diversity of experiences within the group. The activity encourages self-expression, storytelling, and dialogue, while building a shared narrative around what home and belonging mean to each participant.<\/p>\n

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5-10<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”174229″]participants<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”162718″][vc_single_image media=”143381″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”143579″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”147123″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]AGE<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”711345″]<\/p>\n

15+<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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150+<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”707183″]minutes or can be done during a longer period of time<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ desktop_visibility=”yes” medium_visibility=”yes” medium_width=”0″ mobile_visibility=”yes” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”364653″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”104034″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”3″ style=”dark” back_color=”color-564791″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ sticky=”yes” width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”173518″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”824194″]Objectives<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”181192″]<\/p>\n

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  • Exploring the \u201cfeeling\u201d of belonging or home<\/li>\n
  • Creating a safe space to explore topics such as home, belonging, identity<\/li>\n
  • Encourage self-expression<\/li>\n
  • Connecting with the group through a common theme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”338327″]Materials<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”726570″]<\/p>\n

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    • Smartphones of the participants or small cameras, projector, one good computer to edit all the videos together or a good phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”225735″]Overview<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”360440″]Participants create short videos exploring home and belonging, later combining them into a collective film reflecting shared perspectives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209497″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Step-by-Step Instructions:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”908046″]<\/p>\n

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      1. Introduction (10 mins): <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        • You can ask the participants to bring beforehand an object that represents home to them and everyone will introduce themselves and share about their object and why it is important to them. In this way you start exploring the topic of home\/belonging and how the participants relate to it, what does it mean to them.<\/li>\n
        • Mention that anything can be meaningful, there is no wrong or right answer. If the participants feel shy to open up, you can start as a facilitator or give examples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          1. Exploring and filming (30-40 min) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            • Invite the participants to go around the neighbourhood and take 2 short videos (10-20 sec maxim) of something that represents home to them and brings them the feeling of belonging to a place. They would have 20-30 min to do this, depending on how big the area is.<\/li>\n
            • This part can be extended to a few days, if you are working with a group for a longer time and you can invite them to document their everyday life and the moments they feel like home or like belonging to a place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              1. Watching and analysing the videos(20-30 min) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                • When the participants come back, ask them to send you all the videos to a common DRIVE or transfer them with a USB cable to your computer and project them in a random order.<\/li>\n
                • Watch the videos together firstly without any comments asking the participants to think in silence what they think the author wanted to share. They can take notes here, but not speak.<\/li>\n
                • Watch the videos a second time, this time asking the authors to share their thoughts and the rest of the participants their interpretations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Invite the participants to avoid words saying if they like it, if it is a good material or not, we are not concentrating on this, but rather how it makes them feel, what do they see and what do they think it represents.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Creating a film together (30-60 min) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    • Invite participants to think about how they want to tell a story of belonging or \u201chome\u201d that represents their group, using the videos everyone has shared.<\/li>\n
                    • Divide participants into small teams to plan the video. Each group can focus on:\n
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                      • Story\/script – Decide the order of the videos, what message they want to communicate, and whether they want to cut or add any parts. You can provide a simple video script template, or let them plan it more organically depending on the group.<\/li>\n
                      • Music and sound – Choose appropriate music or sounds that fit the story.<\/li>\n
                      • Technical editing – If someone in the group has the skills, they can edit on a phone using apps like CapCut or iMovie (iPhone). On a computer, they can use CapCut for desktop, Adobe Premiere, or Canva. If no one has editing experience, you can do the technical part while following the group\u2019s instructions: they decide the order of clips, any cuts, transitions, and music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Once the video is finished, watch it together on a big screen. Use this as a starting point for debriefing and evaluation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        Reflection Questions:<\/p>\n

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                        • How did you find the process of filming and identifying what home represents?<\/li>\n
                        • Was it easy or difficult?<\/li>\n
                        • How was the process of editing the video? How did you make the decisions?<\/li>\n
                        • Are you satisfied with the final result? Do you feel it represents your feeling of belonging?<\/li>\n
                        • What would you do differently?<\/li>\n
                        • Close the activity asking each participant to say one word that represents their experience. (Alternative, if you have magnetic words, ask them to choose one word from there and put them together)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”157143″]Tips for Facilitators:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                          • Create a welcoming and non-judgmental atmosphere.<\/li>\n
                          • Tell the participants that anything can be identified as home, there is no wrong or right answer and give some examples such as the blue sky, a flower etc<\/li>\n
                          • If working with youngsters with a migrant or refugee background, don\u2019t conduct the workshops at the first meeting with the group and observe the room at the intro activity for any signs of distress and triggers.<\/li>\n
                          • If it is difficult for the participants to identify a place that represents home or belonging, you can suggest looking for places that feel safe or inspire safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                            • One of the two thematics can be chosen (home or belonging) or a new one that is chosen by the facilitator depending on the purpose of the workshop and needs of the group.<\/li>\n
                            • The workshop can be developed during a longer period of time, allowing the collection of more video moments and creating a longer video<\/li>\n
                            • Could include a separate 2 sections about how to film and how to edit videos, if the facilitator has the skills to deliver these topics. For the present version, this is not needed, as the objective is not having a perfect result, but the process, however a basic knowledge of filming and video editing is needed.<\/li>\n
                            • Besides videos, they can also take some photos and mix videos and photos in the final product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              \nThe topic of belonging, home and identity could be triggering for certain groups and individuals, especially those that had to leave their home due to war, conflict, persecution etc, but also those that come from dysfunctional and violent families.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”144757″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”143281″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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