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One of our passions is to design tangible solutions in which program participants not only get to co-create, but also play an active role in contributing to sustainable change via a possible revenue stream.
The arts-infused, edutaining program brings participants and beneficiaries together, helps nurture empathy, and builds a sense of community, locally and globally. From inspirational publications to purpose-driven games, books, and applied-art, we value creative offerings that educate and inspire—while being kind to the planet.
If you create eco-friendly educational tools or purposeful objects that make a positive impact in communities, we’d love to hear from you!
CreativeChange: Celebrating Creativity in Making a Positive Difference
Launched in 2004, the Creative Volunteerism for Social Change and Development project—better known as CreativeChange—aims to raise awareness about volunteerism, social responsibility, and the transformative role of the creative sector in global development.
As part of its launch, we conducted a volunteer-led global online study to explore current efforts, challenges, and best practices at the intersection of creativity and development. Responses from over 25 countries were collected, resulting in the free CreativeChange publication, which highlights the work of individuals and organizations using the arts as catalysts for meaningful change.
In collaboration with TakingItGlobal, and the UN Millennium Campaign, we co-facilitated the Vision 2015: Your Future Youth Arts Contest. Young artists were invited to express their hopes, fears, goals, and dreams through visual and multimedia art. Selected works were featured in both online and traveling exhibitions spanning from the U.S. to Nigeria. The traveling showcase presented 50 youth artworks—ranging from photography and painting to soundscapes and short written pieces—curated to spark reflection and action toward a better future.
Beyond exhibitions, CreativeChange hosted interactive workshops and learning series with experts, fostering dialogue on global development challenges and exploring creative, arts-infused solutions.
Over the past decade, CreativeChange was showcased in diverse venues—from international conferences at leading universities to street-facing windows and public libraries—offering visibility to inspiring artists and initiatives across the globe.
Today, the CreativeChange 1.0 publication continues to serve as a meaningful resource—and now a fundraising tool—for our ongoing arts education and development initiatives.
Let’s keep the momentum going—together.
Want to learn more about this project or explore partnership opportunities? Interested in receiving a digital copy of the CreativeChange publication?
You can get the CreativeChange ePublication (PDF) for a $10 donation via PayPal. 100% of proceeds—fully tax-deductible—support our arts education and development programs. Thank you for your support!
CreativeChange 2.0 is underway!
Take a moment to complete our 10-minute survey and share how your art, arts-based or arts-integrated work is driving meaningful, lasting change.
Looking to Host an Interactive Creative Workshop?
Whether you’re planning an edutaining workshop for adults that blends creativity with purpose, or looking to engage children ages 6–12—from school groups and camps to mindful birthday celebrations—there’s an arts-infused experience designed with you! Get in touch to learn more about our featured initiatives.
Celebrating early literacy and supporting educational equity, one book at a time!
Lili’s Alphabet Book & Game offers a fun opportunity for bilingual children ages 4-12 to practice their Turkish and English alphabet and build sentences.
With over 130 pages My Alphabet Book (Alfabe Kitabim in Turkish) has the content of three separate books: (1) Introducing all 29 Turkish Letters with over 250 words and related imagery; (2) Presenting 13 Short Stories; and (3) Providing over two dozen tracing/doodling and other interactive pages.
Lili is the name of the character pictured in the book and the short stories convey her experiences and adventures. This book not only intends to assist those parents and caretakers who want their little ones to build a strong vocabulary but also those who’d want to support equal access to education.
The sales proceeds of this game and related book and activity kit help support early childhood education and girls’ scholarship in underserved communities in Turkey.
- Lili’s Alphabet Book in Turkish only (with integrated game): $ 25
- Audio Book in Turkish (CD/Downloadable): $ 7
- Finger Puppet: $ 8
- Bilingual Game (both in English & Turkish) $20
Prices of items do not include tax nor shipping cost.
Click here to learn more about investing in language, literary arts and early childhood education.
Celebrating OneHealth – the interconnectivity of environmental health and human health!
Spoon Puppet Making is an arts & craft workshop that aims to help children learn about the importance of soil health and healthy eating. It includes a little crafting kit that provides the materials for young creators design their own wooden puppets while learning and playing with other children. The kit includes all bio-degradable and recyclable items and and eco-friendly crafting materials. It also provides the short story and coloring activity by Mr. Shovel and Ms Spoon. The sales proceeds of this kit help raise microfunds for our global educational and environmental sustainability efforts.
- Spoon Puppet Kit: $ 10
Prices of items do not include tax nor shipping cost.
