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Young Advocates Programme
The Young Advocates Programme is a British Council China initiative. The first phase of the programme aimed to create an international network of up to 250 disabled and non-disabled Young Advocates, aged 18 to 25. Through workshops and training delivered throughout 2008 the Young Advocates were able to develop leadership and communication skills, enabling them to contribute to their local communities by raising awareness of social inclusion. The ambition of the Young Advocates Programme is to develop an international legacy for the Paralympic Games in Beijing, London in 2012 and beyond.
The Young Advocates Programme was launched in China, in partnership with the Chinese Disabled Persons Federation, where it culminated in a week long International Youth Forum in Beijing during the Paralympic Games in September 2008. China's Young Advocates were joined by other Young Advocates from around the world. 100 Words ran a communication skills and creativity workshop at the Youth Forum along with other practitioners from the UK including Northern Ballet Theatre, Sheffield Hallam University, YeastCulture and the Youth Sports Trust.
CHINA NOW
CHINA NOW - the UK 's largest ever festival of Chinese culture - was launched at the Chinese New Year 2008 and continued through to the start of the Beijing Olympics
With over 1,300 events across the UK, CHINA NOW showcased the very best of modern Chinese society and culture, and offered an insight into China's history. Visit www.chinanow.org.uk/events for further details.
The CHINA NOW 100 Words Schools Competition encouraged young people from linked schools in China and the UK to explore what they have in common through the medium of a creative language learning project.
Taking the theme of ' cultural similarities and differences ', the competition was open to secondary schools in both countries that are already working in partnership together. It encouraged them to further develop their language skills by writing two 100 word plays, one in English which was filmed by the Chinese school and one in Chinese which was filmed by the British school. The films were posted onto a secure website, where the partner schools were able to see each others' plays and make suggestions for changes up until the entry deadline.
The films were judged by a panel of experts drawn from China and the UK. Two first prizes were awarded, enabling five students and one member of staff from two Chinese schools to visit the UK in autumn 2008 for a week-long programme with their partner schools. The programme included a three day 100 Words workshop in London.
The CHINA NOW 100 Words Schools Competition was run in partnership with the British Council and was sponsored by HSBC.
Workshop at 9 Theatre, Beijing
In partnership with Beijing Dramatists Association and the National Youth Theatre
In July 2008, 100 Words delivered a week long workshop in Beijing with 14 young writers, actors and directors in partnership with Beijing Dramatists Association and with support from the National Youth Theatre. The workshop culminated in an informal performance of plays created during the week.
Photograph ©Tristan Parkes
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