Using Indigenous Art Forms for Peacebuilding

Explore how indigenous art forms can be utilized for peacebuilding in this TEDx talk by Ananda Breed, a theatre practitioner and lead investigator for the Mobile Arts for Peace Project. Discover Breed's work in war-torn environments, where she employs local, native art forms to bring healing to deeply affected communities. Learn about her role as a Professor of Theatre and Principal Investigator of a £2M AHRC GCRF project focused on informing national curriculum and youth policy for peacebuilding in Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda, Indonesia, and Nepal. Gain insights into how arts-based cultural forms can enhance mental health, well-being, and address global challenges through collaboration with children, young people, artists, educators, civil society workers, and decision-makers. Understand the practical applications of Breed's academic work in consultancy roles for organizations such as the British Embassy, IREX Europe, USAID, and UNICEF.