By Hayley Holden | Communications Manager
"Epic Arts are just the most wonderful NGO and both they and the town of Kampot have a special place in my heart. Epic Arts are working to transform the lives of so many people with disabilities and how these people are perceived. I've been fortunate enough to visit their school in Cambodia four times in the past five years and have seen their hard work and life changing impact first hand. I am absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of so many people who have donated to Epic Arts over the past month. Thank-you so much!"
- Patrick Renouf
In December Epic Friends, Patrick, Hannah & Sokun, took part in the Angkor Wat Half Marathon. Not only did they finish the race but thanks to you they also raised an incredible $2,181 USD for our Inclusive Arts Education Projects!
The donations raised from the race will help us to empower young people with disabilities through our Inclusive Arts Course (IAC).
The young people on the course are able to find their creative voice, develop new skills & gain confidence. As well as creative skills, students also become a part of our supportive community of staff who all believe in every person's ability.
Through education, self-expression and this unique environment they learn to believe in their own abilities for the first time. They come to realise that the discrimination they’ve faced over the years should not be the norm and they see that they can have value in their community just like anyone else.
Our last course ended in April with 12 young people with and without disabilities graduating. We’re currently on the lookout for new students to join the course starting in Spring 2020 – Get in touch if you know any young Cambodians who’d be interested!
Thank you once again for donating to Epic Arts! As a supporter you’ll receive short updates about what we’re up to once every 3 months.
The Epic Arts Team
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