The Art Pledge
Healing children and youth in Sri Lanka

Healing children and youth in Sri Lanka

Organization information

Shanthi Maargam

Location: Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

Summary

This project will fund the Shanthi Maargam "Art of Living" youth center which provides free professional counseling, mindfulness meditation, art and music therapy to strengthen the emotional well-being of children and youth in low-income multi ethno-religious communities in Colombo. Children and Youth develop skills to manage emotions, find a deeper level of peace, and in the long-term learn to break the cycle of violence in their families and communities.

Project locations

Sri Lanka

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