Cristi Supports The Power of One Program, Sponsored by The Blue Star of Hope Foundation. You know what they say…”Many hands make little work.”
Cristi chooses to give back by supporting various charities, children’s art programs, and also donating her paintings to support global charities and different causes. Most recently, Cristi joined the Blue Star of Hope Foundation on the Power of One trip to Thailand as a mentor and artist to lead their annual mural project. They traveled to Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Ban Krut, Thailand. The trip was part play and part work. After visiting the Buddhist temples and celebrating New Year’s Eve in Chiang Mai, they got to work. One of the volunteer projects was to create a 120 ft. long mural at the Ban Hin Turn Elementary School. The mural left a written message to the children in their Thai language, “..What Is Your Dream?”
“Thailand is the most peaceful and endearing place I have ever been. To leave behind a mural, a piece of art that truly has meaning behind it, was really amazing to me,” says Cristi.
The mural was created with the help of about 40 other mentors and teens from Thailand and America. The Power of One Program is now expanding to experience other countries like Africa, but will continue to visit Thailand annually. Any teens interested in traveling with the Power of One program can get more info here: www.bluestarofhopefoundation.org
Thailand, 2010
The Power of One Program, sponsored by The Blue Star of Hope Foundation.
The Power of One Program.
This trip is designed (mostly) with teenagers in mind – but grown ups have a blast too! The purpose is to expose teens to different experiences, vast cultures, conservation, and eco-thinking; including an 8 day stay at The Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand. About 40-50 join the group every year and the foundation is growing. Learn more at… www.bluestarofhope.org To learn more about supporting Elephant Rescues from tourism “training” cruelty and worse visit www.elephantnaturepark.org to support the Elephant Sanctuary.
Join us on the next Thailand trip (Usually arrive right before New Years Eve and stay 2 weeks.) Email Juelle Wilkins at bshpowerofone@yahoo.com
We Also Support Pennies For Peace Foundation.. What’s the Power of a Penny?
The goal was for wealthy countries to give foreign aid to impoverished nations simply by collecting pennies and supporting education directly.
Pennies for Peace teaches children the rewards of sharing and working together to bring hope and educational opportunities to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A penny in the United States is virtually worthless, but in Pakistan and Afghanistan a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy.
The mission of Central Asia Institute (CAI) focuses on community-based education, especially for girls. A 5th grade education for girls improves not only the basic indices of health for her and her family, she will also spread the value of education within her community.
To participate, please visit www.PenniesForPeace.org ..and begin to make a difference one penny at a time.
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