Tag: by art we live
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A message in “art” for Maria
Another special message is on its way to be delivered to Maria this time in Lebanon. Maria is one of the “by art we live” featured child artists who is incredibly lively, bright an full of promise in her love affair with art. I am so delighted to be able to hand deliver this…
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When inspired children inspire
Demobilized child soldiers dancing in Goma, October 2009 Before the trip of “by art we live” to the Democratic Republic of Congo, an open line of communication and collaboration was opened with Jody Kennedy who teaches Middle School students in White Plains Public Schools, NY. Ms. Kennedy currently serves as a virtual trainer and consultant…
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They have totally made my day!!
Today was my last day in the DRC, and I had planned to visit some child artists and some centers for children of the streets. For the first time since I got here things seemed to be all going wrong. Cars coming late, information miscommunicated, child not at appointment… you name it. By the end…
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When the eyes open a door to the soul..
It was so moving being in the CAJED center for demobilized child soldiers. Just the idea of being with a child who has experienced trauma of that level and can yet be so resilient to want to be a child again is mind boggling. Most of these children spoke only Swahili, so when I interviewed…
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Pure power
Pure power was what met me when I walked into the CAJED center in Goma. Power of youth and children exploding right in my face, incredible force emanating in their dance, movement, facial expressions and eyes. Maybe it is Africa or maybe it is the fact that the force of these children was imprisoned during…