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There is a proven link between art and children\u2019s cognitive development, critical thinking, confidence and overall performance in school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hassan Mujtaba Zaidi visited schools in a low-income suburb of Lahore and unlike schools in high income areas, was struck by the lack of resources for art lessons. Art can be important for improving the quality of learning for children. Mujtaba founded Discovering New Artists (DNA) to promote access to quality education and inclusiveness through art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI believe art has the power to make a collective positive change in this world through children\u2019s outlook on the future – and the future is now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nHassan Mujtaba<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

DNA works with children from under resourced schools. DNA runs the Art for Change Atelier (TAFCA) programme to help bridge the education gap for marginalised children aged 4-18. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through TAFCA children utilise their strengths, discover their identities, find meaning in the community and explore world connections. They develop creativity, open-mindedness, and confidence to present solutions to global issues through art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students learning about new techniques and elements of arts and design through The Art for Change Atelier (TAFCA) workshops supported by QECT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DNA is among nineteen organisations that are currently enrolled on the Youth Ventures Programme (YVP). Through the YVP, QECT provides youth-led organisations with flexible funding, practical tools and technical support, and access to a global network of young leaders for 2+ years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students learning about new techniques and elements of arts and design through The Art for Change Atelier (TAFCA) workshops supported by QECT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With QECT\u2019s support since March 2022\u200b, DNA has been able to: \u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establish and run TAFCA workshops where children experience a vibrant environment with new forms of learning on a diverse scale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run the TAFCA programme in 30 under resourced  schools  impacting over 400 students <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhance knowledge of the UN SDGs for 93% of TAFCA workshop participants surveyed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) has been a game-changer in our journey towards capacity development at DNA.\u00a0Their support has surpassed any other fellowship or grant,\u00a0empowering us to establish robust monitoring and evaluation\u00a0processes that have transformed our ability to deliver impactful\u00a0results. QECT’s unwavering commitment to our mission has\u00a0elevated our\u00a0organisation\u00a0and accelerated our positive impact in\u00a0ways we couldn’t have imagined.\u201d\u200b<\/em>\u200b<\/p>\nHassan Mujtaba<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Future work supported by QECT in 2023:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DNA\u2019s aims to enrol more under resourced schools and students  in its TAFCA programme by the end of 2023. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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