Ascenda

Abstract

Ascenda is an elective art appreciation program for children living in foster care facilities. The chosen name - Ascenda - is a latin word that has a primary meaning to rise . This connotation is vitally important to the ideology of such project, because the intent behind this project is to enable children from unfortunate family situations to appreciate art and make it their inspiration in life which would possibly bring the children closer to a balanced life with joyful, thoughtful, sometimes deep and sometimes compassionate emotional experiences. In a way, that would signify that children are able to rise, having overcome their major inner difficulties. All in all, the project aims to fulfil the full-scope emotional development in such children and lead them to a developed, educated, and integrated personality.