Dalai Lama Fellows
Emma Leiken
Leadership Vision
I will help facilitate the creation and exploration of art that is healing, relevant and meaningful. I will practice gratitude.
Project Description
Chiplun Youth Arts Initiative (CYAI) seeks to bring arts education to government schools in the Chiplun region of Maharashtra, India. By fostering connections between local artists and schools, CYAI will provide students a forum to express themselves creatively and collaboratively in a safe, encouraging environment. CYAI aims to eradicate social prejudices and caste discrimination amongst students.