ARTFULLY AWARE

CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CHANGE.

Artfully AWARE (AfA) is an international not for profit organization that connects communities, collaborates with local partners and generates positive change in peoples lives through advocacy events and innovative community development projects.

Our Vision

Our philosophy is to inspire each one of us to recognize our power as an individual to promote change. Whether advocating for human rights, facilitating educational workshops or teaching income generating skills in rural communities, we bring a creative global perspective to society.

BETTY ACIVE / CHRISTINE ADEE

“You are always coming with new ideas, teaching us to draw pictures and write stories. It is so good for older people, like me.” “AfA, you should continue training with us so that markets can be expanded for our products. We don’t want to forget what you taught us.”

WHERE WE WORK

We have 3 branches: AfA UK, AfA USA, AfA Africa. Each team takes different steps to accomplish our shared vision. Read about our individual projects to learn more.

SUPPORT US

Artfully AWARE invests in programs and projects to create a lasting difference. Your generosity allows our work to help others. Connect with other global citizens and make change happen.

What We're Up To: CULTURAL EXCHANGE, THE FOREST

We are pleased to introduce Python Hill Primary School in Nottinghamshire, who have begun an exciting new relationship with our community in Northern Uganda. We have teamed up with Alchemy Productions, a production company that specializes in outdoor arts and festivals. We are creating an arts and environmental awareness project called The Forest, a 12 month unique intervention that will take place in Bristol from December 2013 - 2014. Using trees as a universal representation for growth, change and renewal, our project aims to unite our community and business sectors. Read more...

What We're Up To: AfA AT THE MUSEUM OF ART

On Friday, Feb. 3rd, AfA will take over the New Orleans Museum of Art for a special event. For a night that will celebrate the rich diversity of New Orleans, children and adults from across the community and the world have contributed artwork and creative writing that will be displayed in the Great Hall and surrounding galleries. Performances include the Mardi Gras Indian tribe, the Guardians of the Flame and the New Orleans Dance Collective. Michael Watson, the musical director of Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, will play with a four-piece band. There is also the Faulkner Society, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Contemporary Arts Center, Young Leadership Council and others. Read more...

What We're Up To: STORYBOOK, BUSINESS MENTORING

An incredible summer training led to the creation of our AfA Storybook, a project that encouraged community members to write, paint and perform about their personal stories consisting of family, positive health and peace & reconciliation after the 20 year civil war in Uganda. We have already begun providing educational workshops for World Vision and The AIDS Support Organization. We are working on developing a business mindset in our community members, such as starting up investment clubs to bring business ideas to the market so they can expand their financial power. Read more...

UK: The Art of Changing Lives

Artfully AWARE UK develops creative and innovative projects that encourage individuals to take responsibility as active global citizens. We inspire people to understand their unique power to influence their future. Read more...

USA: Promoting Universal Human Rights

Artfully AWARE USA advocates for human rights by creating and participating in events and exhibitions. We strive to represent communities’ issues and challenges through celebrations of cultural diversity and identity. We believe in the power of social action to build bridges of understanding between our own culture and the cultures of others. Read more...

AFRICA: Discovering Hidden Talents

Artfully AWARE Africa helps restore the lives of people through teaching new skills that lift them out of poverty. We run workshops that employ creative techniques to help train rural communities in business skills. Our focus is sustainable economic development. Read more...

Changing Lives: Irene Akiring

“I tested HIV positive in 2001. I joined Kwapa Post Test Club and also joined a savings program whereby they could lend me money and pay back with interest. Help to encourage our various activities. Our painting and coloring is now beginning to earn us a living, and we are pleased that AfA is giving us vigor. We shall continue living positively.” Read more...

Changing Lives: Kevin Angala

“I began getting encouragement and strength when we started music, dance and drama, hygiene and sanitation practices with AfA. These activities have helped me bring up my children since I lost my husband, and I am now strong. I can do my work and business like a normal person.” Read more...

Get Involved: Be Artfully AWARE

Is it possible that we have lost our ability as individuals to feel that we can make a difference? Here’s your call to action. Join our cause through social media and follow what we do. Support our work. Help fund projects that change people’s lives.

Make a difference. Connect. Collaborate. Change. Become Artfully AWARE.

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