CREATE Youth Empowerment

CREATE Youth Empowerment

The Arts instill value. Studies have shown that children who explore and participate in creative and artistic outlets perform better at reading, writing and math; develop self-confidence and self-esteem; boost self-reliance; and increase empathy and compassion. CREATE is a youth-led program for the empowerment of refugee children. Through art and music, CREATE fosters teamwork, creativity, and confidence. Activities bring together refugee kids and high-school mentors, building connections and confidence through art projects. Some of the activities include painting teacups, build boxes from paper, fold origami dragons, and listen and perform music.