Global Impact

Empowered Education has traveled to Lahore, Pakistan to teach underserved students free A.R.T. lessons. It is our belief that the path to a brighter future begins with a good education, which is why we taught art, reading, and technology skills to 36 girls at the Trust School, a school dedicated to teaching underprivileged kids who cannot afford an education.

As a part of our program, we donated 8 computers to the school with Adobe Photoshop on each of them, so we could teach our students computer graphics. 500+ girls at this school will now be able to learn using these computers for years to come. Additionally, each student received an art kit filled with all of the art supplies they need to continue practicing art. We continue to teach to the students in Pakistan through online art tutorials on Youtube and one-on-one video chats with students.

Local Impact

Empowered Education A.R.T. Initiative has expanded its programs to kids in Southern California, partnering with local organizations to teach refugees at Access California Services, Voice of Refugees and Sabil USA, as well as unhoused children at the Orange County Rescue Mission.

We teach art, computer, and reading skills to these kids to help them with their educational development, self expression, and well-being.

We have taught refugee children at Access California Services everything from basic drawing techniques to computer graphics to painting like master artists such as Picasso. The struggles that these kids have faced are heartbreaking, but it is incredible how their eyes light up when they are painting and how those dealing with anxiety, trauma, and disabilities are calmed while they are drawing.

We also read children’s books to the students, helping them learn to read in English and spreading a love for stories.

Ultimately, the aim of this program is to do anything and everything possible to create joy for these kids and give them the opportunity to have a quality arts education.

We also teach our program to unhoused children at the Orange County Rescue Mission. Before our classes, these kids never had the opportunity to express themselves through art. It is such a powerful thing to draw, paint, and create, and it is astounding to see the impact made on our students when they finally get the chance to learn about the arts.

Having faced great hardships at a very young age, some of our students are dealing with struggles such as anxiety and anger. However, art has been incredibly calming for them, helping the children immerse themselves in artistic expression. So, our students are able to create amazing artwork and, even more importantly, discover a new sense of self-worth and joy from the arts.