Abraham “Abramz” Tekya is passionate about igniting growth, and fostering creativity, innovation and social change. He is a dedicated workshop facilitator with over 17 years of experience. He has worked in a variety of areas: community building, team building, collaboration, arts & culture, empowerment, innovation, social change, education, personal & professional development, self-awareness and well-being. His mission is to create a supportive and inspiring environment where participants feel safe to take risks, express themselves, explore their creativity and develop new skills. With a background in creative facilitation, wellness through arts, coaching, Hiphop music, breakdance, theatre, visual art, events organizing, concept development, community mobilization, and organizing & facilitating retreats, he brings a unique perspective to his workshops. He has worked with non-profit organizations, local & internationalschools, community centres, juvenile & adult prisons, arts & cultural organizations, universities, rehabilitation centres, consultancy firms, foster homes, refugee centres, government institutions, grassroots community programs, among others. Over the years, he has developed and facilitated breakdance and Hiphop workshops and classes locally and internationally and has judged both local and international competitions. He is known for his work of using breakdance and Hiphop as tools for social change. He believes that growth, innovation, communication, open-mindedness, cohesion, self-awareness, wellness, relationships, diversity and empowerment thrive in a space of creativity, curiosity, exploration, critical thinking, play and gratitude. His workshops give special attention to active participation, safety, collaboration, hands-on activities, self-expression, imagination, reflection, intention, exchange, risk-taking, leadership, deep listening, experiential learning, inclusion, and having fun. He uses group facilitation, experiential learning and the arts because this multi-disciplinary approach enhances the scope and depth of learning as well as catering to different learning styles. Abramz has worked with children, youth and adults of different backgrounds, in various settings. He has worked in Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Swaziland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Denmark, USA, Switzerland, Poland, among other countries.