Global Engagement: Theatre for Refugee Integration in Italy
AERO – Meeting Point 2 (Camini, Italy)
theater: playstation in association with Jungi Mundu
April 4 – 14, 2026
Via Giulia, 2,
89040 Camini RC, Italy
There are some projects that remind one deeply of why humanity in the arts is essential. This April I joined theater:playstation’s AERO project in Camini (Italy) for our second Meeting Point. In a series of meeting points in different parts of Europe in collaboration with organisations like “Jungi Mundu”, the AERO transnational project aims to develop workshop tools and best practices for performance empowering refugee, displaced, and other artists and people facing discrimination.
“Jungi Mundu,” means “Join the World” in the local Calabrian dialect. Jungi Mundu aims to facilitate the reception and integration of asylum seekers and migrants, promoting a sense of community and collaboration between local residents and newcomers. Adopting a scattered hospitality approach, contrasting with traditional crowded migration centers, it provides a safe haven for families and minors, allowing them to actively participate in community life. This collaborative effort has transformed communities like Camini into symbols of internationalism and humanitarian aid.
GALLERY
PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
AERO is spearheaded by theater:playstation e.V. (Hamburg, Germany), a platform for innovative performance with a strong focus on public and social intervention. They are collaborating with key European partners, chosen for their deep, relevant experience:
Eastern Theatre (Poland): Focused on international collaboration, youth exchanges, and nurturing new voices.
Nastro di Moebius (Italy): A center for theatrical and film production focused on social innovation and actively engaged in refugee-affected regions like Calabria, providing an essential grounding.
Jungi Munu (Italy): A Third-Sector Social Cooperative revitalizes its village’s (Camini) social and economic life through territorial redevelopment, job placement for disadvantaged people, and integrating third-country nationals.
Creadores (Spain): A collective focused on building a thriving community that connects artists to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared growth. By prioritizing human connection and strategic partnerships, the platform enables creators to build their legacies within a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.
Fabrika12 (Spain): The host venue, which supports the democratization of art and provides an inclusive, dynamic cultural ecosystem in Valencia.
We Gratefull Ackowledge the Support of:
