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"One Hand on the Pen, One Hand on the Drum"
Working in partnership with Lok Kala Sagar Sansthan (LKSS), an India-based nonprofit organization, Folk Arts Rajasthan helps Merasi leaders develop the strategies, skills, and organizational capacity necessary to perpetuate their unique artistic and musical traditions, while seeking social justice for all in their community.
"Manganiyar No More"
FAR recognizes that the pursuit of social justice for the Merasi; referred to as Manganiyar untouchables, and the preservation of their cultural heritage are inextricably linked.
FAR is committed to each of the following areas:
*The Merasi School and scholarships offer access to education.
*Music Merasi classes and The Musical Narrative Project Archives perpetuate Merasi arts and culture.
*The Hearts With Hope Musical Tours and a Women's Fair Trade Project create economic development opportunity.
*The Merasi Health Project and Women's Voices Meetings provide basic health education.
Visit:
www.folkartsrajasthan.org
www.merasischool.org
Hometown
New York City
Country
United States