(5/25/2009)
The Yayasan Kasih Peduli Anak (YKPA) is a foundation dedicated to helping Balinese growing group of "street kids" secure a future away from the dangerous and often predatory atmosphere of begging on street corners. The foundation operates shelter group homes, beach schools, reading education projects, scholarship/sponsorship programs, village interventions, medical assistance and practical skill training.
Bali Street Children Painting Exhibition
The YKPA will be holding an exhibition of paintings, postcards and calendars produced by the street kids from May 29 - June 5, 2009 at the Zanzibar on Jalan Arjuna, Legian Beach.
The grand opening of the exhibition, open to the public, takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2009 with traditional Balinese dances performed by "the kids" at 6:30 p.m..
Drop by the Zanzibar to view the art, make a purchase to help the foundation in its work and learn more about their various projects to assist Bali's street children.
For more information on the exhibition or the work of YKPA contact its founder, Puti Etiartini, at telephone ++62 (0)81337411112 or ++62 (0)361-8037322.
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