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All of Project FOCUS’ work is entirely a team effort with an immense amount of forethought and consideration for the Lyantonde community.  www.projectfocus.org

The Following are thumbnails of curated shows and events by Project FOCUS: 

Project FOCUS is a 501(c)3 non profit organization aspiring to create positive, sustainable change in Lyantonde, Uganda and in the United States through community building, arts based projects, and responsible international development. Our goal is to create long term relationships with the communities we work in, while addressing both the psycho social and survival needs of the individuals in those communities. 

At Project FOCUS, our decisions and work are guided by the following three principles: Educate, Inspire and Empower. We believe that every individual has a story to tell. By empowering youth to share their stories through various artistic mediums, we hope to give a voice to their unique experiences, while educating and inspiring our audiences. 

Educate. Once the stories are captured by different art forms, Project FOCUS creates a visual and auditory exhibit with the goal of educating the audience. If the audience is able to gain a true sense of the artists’ experiences through their work, it becomes possible for the viewer to relate to an abstract social issue on an intimate level, bridging the gap between two seemingly different worlds. 

Inspire. Once this personal connection is established, it is the hope of Project FOCUS that the individuals are inspired to respond; to be a driving force in bringing about positive social changes both locally and globally, whether they contribute to the work of Project FOCUS or are inspired and empowered to develop their own projects to address community issues. 

Empower. The desired outcome of this long-term process is to promote sustainable development by focusing on the needs, desires, and hopes of local communities as conveyed by the artists.