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Underprivileged Kids Get Movie Night

May 15th, 2012
by Julia Taylor.
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When she took part in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme, Anjali Goyal wanted to bring joy to underprivileged children, who can’t usually afford the entertainments that many children take for granted. Goyal has worked to create EntertainKids, a group partnering with governments, NGOs and other groups to have shows put on specifically for children.

As the first step and as her project in Landmark Education’s SELP, Goyal arranged a movie show for 180 children from Bangalore, which took place on 1st April at the Galaxy Theatre. The movie shown was Care of Footpath, which was chosen to relate specifically to the lives of the children attending – it’s about a child of humble beginnings who learns to excel in school and become educated.

Read about this initiative in more detail in at article from Bangalore’s Citizen Matters.

 

Service Dog Awareness Day

May 7th, 2012
by DJacoby.
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According to a variety of local newspapers in northern Virginia, Vicky Singh created an awareness day for service dogs as her project in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Program. Singh was inspired by her son Saij, who has been afflicted by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) since the age of six. Now wheelchair bound, Saij’s life has drastically improved since obtaining a qualified service dog through an organization named Canine Assistants. Vicky hopes to raise awareness about the value of service dogs, especially for children, as well as raise money through a raffle and donations for service dog organizations.

‘Urban Heroes’ Educates and Inspires Children

Oct 6th, 2010
by DJacoby.
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LSD - urban heroesAnthony Isaac Perez writes that he created ‘Urban Heroes Art  & Advocacy’ as his project in Landmark Education’s Self-expression and leadership program. The organization is dedicated to educating and inspiring youth by empowering their artistic self-expression. Urban Heroes provides art programs which include mural making and alternative street art.

Earlier this year the first fundraiser for the group was held. Titled ‘Paint my Town with Heroes’, the event, held at the El Fandango restaurant in San Diego, used $40 tickets and a silent auction to raise money, and engaged in a conversation with attendees using visual media to explore what the program can provide for the community.

In addition to art techniques, Urban Heroes programs are about children having the leadership skills to create murals that enhance their communities. Find out more at the Urban Heroes blog.

Dream a Little Dream Art Camp Serves 200

Oct 1st, 2010
by Julia Taylor.
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LSD - dream a little dream‘Dream a Little Dream’, a project created by Reena Chowdhury as a project in Landmark Education’s self-expression and leadership programme, has held its first art camp for orphans and street children on September 21. DNA (Daily News & Analysis) Bangalore has a story about the project.

‘Dream a Little Dream’ Art Camps launched

A series of art camps titled ‘Dream a Little Dream’ was launched in the city on Monday. The camps are aimed at touching the lives of hundreds of underprivileged children. The first art camp was held at APSA – Dream School, a voluntary organisation for underprivileged children at HAL. About 200 children participated in the one-day camp. The project is an initiative of Reena Chowdhury, an IT professional who wants to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children.

‘Turn the Light on’ Spotlights Sex Abuse

Sep 27th, 2010
by DJacoby.
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LSD - TurnLightOn_graphicA project created in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Program has led to a rally being held in Seattle to bring awareness about sexual abuse, according to the project website. The ‘Turn the Light On’ rally is taking place on Saturday, October 2, from 7-8pm at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

In addition, event organizers are requesting that people hang a string of colored lights or turn their porch lights on that night to bring attention to the idea of spotlighting abuse. According to the ‘Turn the Light On’ website, one in five children in the United States is sexually abused before they are 18 years old, and only 10% of the time is the abuser a stranger. (more…)

Red Hatters Bring Fun to Upper Hutt

Sep 21st, 2010
by macaniff.
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LSD - red hattersAs her project in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Kinsa Hays started a branch of ‘Red Hatters’ in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, creating a social group of older women who are undertaking a variety of outings.

The Red Hat Society is an international organization inspired by a poem by Jenny Joseph which begins “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me”. The leader of each fun-loving group is called a queen; their clothing, regalia. (more…)

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