My students need sponsorship so they can create portraits for 25 children in Syria for the Memory Project.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Becker's classroom raised $510
This project is fully funded
My Students
My Graphic Design students attend an urban high school. Even though they have a lot on their plate and they come from neighborhoods that are far from affluent, they are committed to having a lasting impact on the lives of children in other countries who have even less. Like many urban districts money is in short supply for some of the "extras". What isn't in short supply is my students' enthusiasm and motivation to help others. We can only participate in this wonderful service learning opportunity, The Memory Project, with help from donors like you.
My Project
The Memory Project is an initiative in which art students create portraits for children and teens around the world who have been orphaned, neglected, or disadvantaged. Given that kids in such situations usually have few personal keepsakes, the purpose of the portraits is to provide them with a special memory of their youth and to help honor their self-identity. This year my students chose to do portraits of children living in Syria. The portraits will be of children and teens living in refugee camps and orphanages, victims of the worst humanitarian crisis in recent history. The project also allows my art students to practice kindness, empathy, and service to others. My high school 2-d design classes have been practicing their art skills by creating self-portraits. They are looking forward to using their skills to create portraits for children who are less fortunate. I can teach these students how to create a realistic portrait, but my students want to take their skills a step farther to create a project that will have a lasting positive effect on the world. Please help my students help others.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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