About
Our Story
Who We Serve
Program Impacts
Awards & Recognitions
News
People
Supporters
Employment
Plans
Contact
Education
Youth Programs
Schedule | Horario
Creative Pathways
Advanced Studies
Youth Internships
Spotlight: Media
Gallery
Consulting
Sharing Our Model
Client List
Spotlight: Media
Events
Shop
Photo + Film Services
Gallery Store
Venue Rental
Get Involved
Volunteer
Give to our Creative Equity Scholarship Fund
Donate Stock
Explore Corporate Involvement
Donate

Venice Arts

About
Our Story
Who We Serve
Program Impacts
Awards & Recognitions
News
People
Supporters
Employment
Plans
Contact
Education
Youth Programs
Schedule | Horario
Creative Pathways
Advanced Studies
Youth Internships
Spotlight: Media
Gallery
Consulting
Sharing Our Model
Client List
Spotlight: Media
Events
Shop
Photo + Film Services
Gallery Store
Venue Rental
Get Involved
Volunteer
Give to our Creative Equity Scholarship Fund
Donate Stock
Explore Corporate Involvement
Donate
Maounde Studies

Maounde Studies

Maounde studying at home. At first, her father did not buy her books or support her in going to school. His participation in Tostan's program changed the way in which he thought about girls' rights and the importance of girls' education to the health of the community,

A Girl

A Girl

Girls at their lunch break at school

Children

Children

Tuesday 15th of January 2013 07:31:27 AM

Boy With Bike

Boy With Bike

A frequent form of transportation for some in the villages, as well as carts and horses or donkeys and, of course, by foot.

Every Child Wants to Experience Joy

Every Child Wants to Experience Joy

Cooling off in the river on a hot day.

Dignity

Dignity

Family

Family

Tuesday 15th of January 2013 07:31:27 AM

Education Through the Arts

Education Through the Arts

Music, theater, and dance are common ways not only to celebrate and commune with one another but, also, to share stories and educate. Here, the women are singing about democracy.

The Right to Clean Water

The Right to Clean Water

Clean water access is a big issue in many regions of the African continent. This village has a number of wells.

Health=Soap and Water

Health=Soap and Water

One of the changes in many villages is improved hygiene through such things as using soap when cleaning plates and utensils; having a regular inspection of homes for cleanliness; and implementing organized community cleaning days.

Tostan School

Tostan School

Women gather in a Tostan Village classroom to discuss the meaning of peace and security. Given the low rates of literacy, laminated posters with drawings are used to communicate key concepts. Students—of all ages and both genders—also use song and dance to pass on their learning. In this song, they sing about the right to peace and security in their personal lives and community.

Water Access

Water Access

Tuesday 15th of January 2013 07:43:58 AM

Security

Security

Community members, both women and men, walk to the field to do controlled burnings that create a fire wall and protect the village.

Cutting Brush

Cutting Brush

Tuesday 15th of January 2013 07:43:59 AM

Going Home

Going Home

Tuesday 15th of January 2013 07:43:59 AM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Previous Next
Maounde Studies
A Girl
Children
Boy With Bike
Every Child Wants to Experience Joy
Dignity
Family
Education Through the Arts
The Right to Clean Water
Health=Soap and Water
Tostan School
Water Access
Security
Cutting Brush
Going Home

visit us

Monday: 9am–5pm
Tuesday–Friday: 9am–6:30pm
Saturday: 9am–5pm
(closed Saturdays in July & August)
Sunday: Closed

Stay IN THE LOOP

join our mailing list

Thank you!
 
Back to Top
Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Avenue, Venice, CA, 90292310.392.0846info@venicearts.org