Six Feet Apart - Together at Heart
American Rupite, Inc. is inviting young people to create a powerful message of togetherness by sharing their story and music during these difficult times. All selected entries will be available through American Rupite’s website and online channels to view and share. A final creative message will be developed to promote togetherness and collectively find new energy for the future in the changed world we live in.
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"Wishing you had more faith, wishing you had more time..." |
GET POSITIVE - GET INSPIRED
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Nicole Figueiredo
"I felt a bit nervous and scared but overall I was just confused... I’ve been spending time with my family and developing hobbies that I couldn’t do back when things were normal" |
Ivan Davila
"I reflected on what I was and wasn't doing, I started making more goals and objectives, in my case, enrolling in more classes. We need to be able to continue to do the things we love, stay active and inspired with your hobbies." |
Christina Stokes
"One of my first and main struggles was being unable to associate with the people I care about... most importantly music was the key to my escape. It was like music took me to a different place and allowed me to just enjoy." |
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Teddy Todorov
"I felt sad, that my time during quarantine was wasted... I've tried to stay in contact with my friends and family, played video games online with them..." |
Svetlana Kolev
"I was afraid because it was something new and we didn’t know what was going to happen... To cope with these difficulties i went out to run and shop..." |
Angel Georgiev
"One of the biggest difficulties I faced was the fear of losing someone close to me due to the virus... I coped and persevered through these difficulties by listening to music, talking to my friends and family over Skype or phone, playing games, reading books..." |
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Lyubomir Frias
"Before the pandemic I used to play with my friends, we used to go to cinema with my mom and we used to bike with my dad. We used to be very active. When the pandemic started I felt confused and sad. Suddenly everything stopped and we closed at home... I started to talk online with all the people I love. That made me feel closer to them. Also I dedicated more time to learn foreign languages in Duolingo. After school I play with my dog in the garden and videogames with my father. " |
BACKGROUND:
American Rupite, a non-profit organization in New York, United States, has received a letter from one of our young people asking us to help and support her in promoting and administering the Music for Hope program.
Here is Andrea’s letter to us:
“Hello friends at American Rupite,
In these times of self-isolation, I feel the need to speak up for my generation. As young people, we want to go out into the real world and make our mark. We want to experience everything that we possibly can, both good and reckless. We want to make a difference so that the world can be a better place. Sadly, physical distancing has created a barrier between us and our dreams. Many of us feel dispirited and lost knowing that our journeys have come to a halt. Without hope and without a sense of togetherness, how can we find the power to advocate prosperous change?
In order to rediscover this power that now seems so far out of our reach, I feel we must find a solution for the cause of our discouragement: our loss of connection to others. Granted, we have digital connection at our disposal, but is that, and that alone, meaningful enough? Perhaps not, but what if we used technology to bring our hope back? To help others rediscover their purpose? To share what we are feeling? To show young people how simple yet powerful the expression of empathy for others can be?
I would like to invite young people to help create a powerful message of togetherness by sharing their story and favorite music. Why music? Because, through music, we can connect to each other in a way far beyond words. By sharing what we are feeling and exchanging the songs, traditions, and thoughts that make each of us want to get up in the morning, we can collectively find new energy for the future in the changed world we live in. And maybe, just maybe, have ourselves a little dance in our living rooms while passionately mumbling the words to a foreign song.”
Here is Andrea’s letter to us:
“Hello friends at American Rupite,
In these times of self-isolation, I feel the need to speak up for my generation. As young people, we want to go out into the real world and make our mark. We want to experience everything that we possibly can, both good and reckless. We want to make a difference so that the world can be a better place. Sadly, physical distancing has created a barrier between us and our dreams. Many of us feel dispirited and lost knowing that our journeys have come to a halt. Without hope and without a sense of togetherness, how can we find the power to advocate prosperous change?
In order to rediscover this power that now seems so far out of our reach, I feel we must find a solution for the cause of our discouragement: our loss of connection to others. Granted, we have digital connection at our disposal, but is that, and that alone, meaningful enough? Perhaps not, but what if we used technology to bring our hope back? To help others rediscover their purpose? To share what we are feeling? To show young people how simple yet powerful the expression of empathy for others can be?
I would like to invite young people to help create a powerful message of togetherness by sharing their story and favorite music. Why music? Because, through music, we can connect to each other in a way far beyond words. By sharing what we are feeling and exchanging the songs, traditions, and thoughts that make each of us want to get up in the morning, we can collectively find new energy for the future in the changed world we live in. And maybe, just maybe, have ourselves a little dance in our living rooms while passionately mumbling the words to a foreign song.”
PARTICIPATION:
We are asking young people from anywhere in the world to send us a video telling their experiences and sharing their favorite music from their culture.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- must be between the ages of 13 and 25
- should be able to answer the questions in English
- must submit all required items
MUST SUBMIT:
- video of themselves answering the required questions below
- written transcript of your video, in other words, write out your answers to the questions
- link and/or file of a favorite song from your culture (Refer to question #6)
- completed and signed Media Release Form (link attached)
QUESTIONS:
- What is your name (first name) and where are you from (city and country)?
- What were your thoughts and feelings when the pandemic first started?
- What are some of the difficulties that you have faced / are facing during this pandemic?
- How have these difficulties made you feel?
- What have you done / are you doing to cope with those difficulties? What are some suggestions you have for others to cope with their difficulties?
- What is your favorite song that is a part of your culture? Please say the song name and artist.
- Lastly, say “Six Feet Apart, Together at Heart” in your own language :)
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
Submissions are reviewed by the appointed committee at American Rupite, Inc. All appropriate entries will be selected but only a select few will be included in the Official Video Message for Music for Hope.
TO ENTER:
- Prepare your answers to the questions above. Record a short video of yourself answering these questions. Get ready an audio file with a favorite song from your culture.
- Once you are ready, submit your entry online through this Google Form.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT FORM
(If your browser does not automatically direct you to the form, please copy and paste this link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiwAzuoZkYyLHf3EPT5d1pBu0Hw4jg_SicgJqu0x_qNidjpg/viewform)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All entrants to American Rupite’s Music for Hope, by virtue of their submission, are attesting that the media submitted is their own work or copies of their own work, and there has been no copyright infringement. American Rupite, Inc. will not be held liable for any infringement of rights that might surface during the selection, display or performance of any art/products and/or images.
By submitting your entry you:
- Acknowledge your consent to participation in the program listed here above.
- Grant American Rupite the right to use your recording(s) and/or image(s) for promotion purposes related to this Call for Entries.
By submitting your entry you:
- Acknowledge your consent to participation in the program listed here above.
- Grant American Rupite the right to use your recording(s) and/or image(s) for promotion purposes related to this Call for Entries.
QUESTIONS FOR US:
ABOUT AMERICAN RUPITE
American Rupite’s mission is to connect and empower individuals, businesses, and organizations across borders to create opportunities for cross-cultural and cross-sector collaboration without boundaries.
American Rupite is an international non-profit organization, incorporated under Section 402 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law in the state of New York, that serves as a social innovation platform for cultural and economic exchange between people from different regions and countries. It facilitates connections to promote cross-cultural knowledge and understanding, and to stimulate economic development and business growth. American Rupite strives to create a peaceful and exciting environment that stands against group conflict and marginalization, and promotes collaboration across borders.
American Rupite is an international non-profit organization, incorporated under Section 402 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law in the state of New York, that serves as a social innovation platform for cultural and economic exchange between people from different regions and countries. It facilitates connections to promote cross-cultural knowledge and understanding, and to stimulate economic development and business growth. American Rupite strives to create a peaceful and exciting environment that stands against group conflict and marginalization, and promotes collaboration across borders.
