Tender heart is an NGO in the village of Bhatola, Faridabad, about two hours from Delhi.
I have been visiting and supporting Tender Heart since my first visit in 2012.
Tender Heart consists of a regular school from kindergarten to year 10, educating around 200 local children. There is a special needs unit which provides education and vocational training for children with special needs.
There is an ‘after-school’ school for children from underprivileged backgrounds where children receive basic training in maths English and Hindi. We call these children WOOPIE children which stands for the way out of poverty is education.
There is a women’s empowerment program We are local women receive training in various arts and crafts as Wellers occupational training to assist them in gaining employment.
This exhibition was held in September 2019 to raise funds to go to Tender Heart, especially to provide art materials, art activities and excursions for the children during my visit in 2019.
The exhibition was held at Gallery 371, Marrickville and the space was generously donated by Louise Beck. Bronwyn Rennex curated my exhibition and did an outstanding job.
I’m grateful to all who attended this exhibition and supported tender Heart.