A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Artbound, a nonprofit volunteer initiative that harnesses the power of the arts in support of Free The Children.

Partnering with artists and those passionate about the arts, Artbound raises funds to build schools in developing nations to enrich children with a full education, including art schools and programming. Their programs are designed to empower children through leadership training and the development of skills that will improve their living conditions and generate sustainable income to help break the cycle of poverty.

The Artbound team is comprised of young Canadian leaders from various industries who are dedicated to engaging a global community in volunteer, school building and mentorship. In addition to building schools, Artbound also supports Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model that provides clean water, medical care facilities and alternative income programs — all working in unison to allow children to learn and develop in a healthy and safe environment.

In 2011, Artbound travelled to Kenya to assist in the building of the first arts school in the country. As part of the Kisaruni School for Girls, the arts program is a hub for singing, painting, dance, theatre and indigenous art forms.

Still, many more children are left behind, struggling with debilitating poverty and lack of education. Artbound will continue to raise funds to support Free The Children to build new and fully sustainable infrastructures in communities most in need across the globe.

Please visit artbound.ca to learn more.