At Artists Striving To End Poverty (ASTEP), we strive to connect artists who wish to share their talents with children who can benefit from artistic encounters. The work we do serves as a network, a hub of opportunities for artists to use their gifts to create meaningful change for children.

ASTEP's programs capitalize on these artists' talents to help children see themselves in a new way, see the world in a new way, and to help enrich their lives and communities.

These programs take place in areas with populations of children who have limited access to arts education. ASTEP creates safe spaces in which artists can interact with these children. And in these spaces, the children grow, learning to communicate their realities and to develop skills for making positive decisions.

Topics covered range from self-empowerment, creative problem-solving and positive future-building, to HIV/AIDS awareness.

For more information visit our site at: www.asteponline.org