Children’s voices take center stage in Padua Hospice project
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Ten children and teenagers receiving palliative care at the Pediatric Hospice of Padua, Italy, participated in a voice acting project to explore their emotions and connect with others.
The children, who have rare diseases, spent months working as voice actors, dubbing scenes from the 2023 Ukrainian animated film Mavka and the Forest Enchanted. The project, called Ardire 2, aimed to help the young patients develop communication skills, reduce anxiety and isolation, and express themselves creatively.
Healthcare professionals from the University of Padua and the Hospice Pediatric Unit, alongside the Fondazione La Miglior Vita Possibile and MediCinema Italia ETS, organised the initiative with support from Fondazione Stevanato and UniCredit. Voice actress Ida Sansone guided the children through the technical aspects of dubbing, helping them with vocal expression and emotional interpretation. Researchers monitored the project’s impact, and found the experience encouraged the children to open up, form bonds, and discover new ways to express themselves.
The study also noted positive changes in family dynamics and daily life for the children’s parents. Giuseppe Zaccaria, president of the Fondazione La Miglior Vita Possibile, explained the project sought to focus on the children’s abilities and creativity, giving them a new space to experiment and share their feelings.
