Diaspora of Hope 2009

 Transforming lives through the Creative Arts!

Calling artists, teachers, and students to participate in a Diaspora of Hope this November. Artists will work in teams to lead children and youth arts camps on the theme of Hope.

Our curriculum teaches about the will power and way power of hope through creative artmaking. US/International Teams will include 5-10 volunteers. A local team, mirroring this ratio, will also be established to serve 50-100 youth. Training is required both prior to travel and on-site with local team.

Philadelphia and US Cities

Join our pilot program in Philadelphia for Thanksgiving week.

Guatemala

Work with children from La Limonada, one of the poorest neighborhoods in Guatemala. In conjunction with the Center for
Transforming Mission in Guatemala, artists will travel by bus from Guatemala City to the beach community of Puerto Barrios for a 5-day Hope inspired arts camp. *($1,600)

Nicaragua

Spend a week serving kids in Chinandega, about two hours away from Managua. In Conjunction with the
Nehemiah Center, you will work with children in the second poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.
This is a great opportunity to serve children who are exposed to daily abuse, have high rates of drug use
and are often ignored by society. *($1,600)

Kenya

In conjunction with the Inspiration Center, work with the children of Mathare Valley in Nairobi. Mathare
Valley is one of the toughest places in Africa where children have experienced abuse, civil unrest, hunger,
disease, and extreme poverty. Use your art form to work alongside local artists to teach approximately 20
children. *($2,000)

Egypt

Work in conjunction with Arts for Community, an arts organization in Cairo, Egypt. It is an exciting opportunity to serve children
who often survive by non-legal activities, have low literacy rates, are exposed to daily abuse, and are ignored by society. Join us by
using your art form to bring about hope in the lives of children in Africa’s largest city. *($2,000)

*All prices include food, housing, travel, training, and supplies. Airfare is not included.
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