Narratio is a global platform for youth empowerment through creative expression, publishing content from over 18 countries across three continents.
Narratio is a global platform for youth empowerment through creative expression, publishing content from over 18 countries across three continents.
Narratio presents the first edition of the Ritsona Kingdom Journal released in April of 2017 out of the Ritsona Refugee Camp in Greece. The magazine has become a time-capsule containing incredible work and perspectives from the earliest days of Lighthouse Relief’s Youth Engagement Space. Narratio is proud to share this body of work as it illustrates the power, creativity and limitless potential of these displaced young people. We encourage you to read and share in support of their voices and stories.
Rules of Engagement
The Youth of Ritsona decided their rules of engagement; guidelines to help promote inclusiveness and respect within the space.
“Since opening our doors, we have invited professional artists to conduct workshops in architecture, jewelry design, charcoal portraits, graffiti, photography, and guitar to name a few. Using their words, images and insight, The Ritsona Kingdom Journal is a space where the youth can showcase their creativity and express their point of views. Every day their kindness and raw talent leave us in awe; how fortunate we are to be a part of their journey.”
Daphne Morgan - Lighthouse Youth Engagement Officer ‘17
“August 12, 2017 marked International Youth Day – a global moment to recognize the potential of youth in advancing global peace. To celebrate, we were pleased to help youth at Ritsona refugee camp in mainland Greece launch the Ritsona Kingdom Journal, a youth-run magazine that's been months in the making.” - Lighthouse Relief
The first workshops held in the space allowed youth residents to interact in a safe space and express their points of view
Photographs from Ritsona Refugee Camp in 2017
Youth residents engaging in music, art, and workshops
“I insist on succeeding in a country I don’t know, a country that is not mine, a country whose people are kind and generous. These people who have stood beside us and were the reason for many smiles drawn on our faces, those people who pushed me look for a life full of happiness and success. ”
All opinions expressed in the Ritsona Kingdom Journal are those of the individual youth contributors and do not necessarily represent the views Lighthouse Relief and Narratio.
