Well, the headlines about Haiti have receded, but the suffering of this tiny, ravaged, nation has not. So, what can artists do, you might ask?Well, as they did after the earthquake that struck Chile ealier this year, the tsunami that struck Asia in 2004 and
Hurricane Katrina that devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in 2005, artists did plenty.The International Child Art Foundation Healing Arts Programs help children who suffer from these tragedies by treating their trauma and loss through the healing power of the arts .
ICAF's approach is the most cost-effective method for helping children overcome anxiety, depression and loss in the case of a mass-trauma event, particuarly with the most often overlooked and vulnerable victims, the children. Haitians are collectively imaginative and artistic. Self-taught artists and their work are found everywhere in their country. Working with Haitian-American professionals - and especially art therapists - the Haiti Healing Art Program is designed to make a difference in the emotional and pysychological recovery of Haiti's children.ICAF is making its program materials available free of charge to anyone currently working with children in Haiti or planning to do so.
To support the current programs, the Haiti Healing Arts program, click here, or the Chile Healing Arts, click here. To read more about the sucess of the Katrina Healing Arts Program, click here or the Tsunami Healing Arts Program, click here. To make a secure donation through PayPal, click here.
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