Induz Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NON-PROFIT INDUZ INTRODUCES THE TULIKA PROJECT

Program Provides Art Centers to Underprivileged

Children in Rural Areas, Starting with Assam, India.

SILICON VALLEY, CA. (July 1, 2008) – Induz, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that aims to share different art forms with various people and cultures, introduces its Tulika Project− a program that provides art, music, and dance centers to underprivileged children in rural areas with its first site in the remote village of Silghat, Assam, India.

The Tulika Project

Induz’s, Tulika Project focuses on developing national and international art programs in rural towns and cities for underprivileged children. Youth are provided with the proper tools and instruction to learn art forms such as: music, dance, drawing, and painting. According to Stanford University and the Carnegie Foundation “art education actually increases academic achievement and is more crucial than ever”, however support for art education continues to decline in the United States. There is even less support for the arts in developing countries and many of today’s youth are suffering the repercussions. Induz hopes that the Tulika Project will help remedy this situation.

Silghat, Assam, India

Silghat’s Tulika Project launched on June 23, 2008 and thus far has received much encouragement and publicity by the community and local media. The art classes are held in Silghat’s village community hall on Sunday afternoons for three hours. During this time six instructors from the local school teach a class of 40 children lessons in fine arts, music, and dance; in addition to providing a healthy meal during break time. The town of Silghat has been victim to a devastating flood in recent years and what was once a city of trade and commerce has become an isolated and impoverished town. The Tulika Project has had a very positive effect on the children and families that live there, giving them hope for their community and inspiration to pursue their passions. In response to the community’s positive reaction, Induz is planning on expanding the program by adding an additional day to the previous once a week schedule in order to accommodate more children.

About Induz

Induz is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization driven by Silicon Valley professionals with a passion to promote art and culture across the globe through its mission Where Art Meets Heart (WAMH). WAMH aims to (1) nurture artistic talents by exposing individuals to the world of art and culture, (2) promote and encourage the awareness and aptitude towards art and culture in young ones by setting up art programs in remote areas globally where underprivileged children can learn art, music, and dance, (3) use art as a medium to bring diverse communities & cultures together, and (4) encourage volunteerism, spirit of giving and active participation. For more information about Induz or to make a donation, please visit www.induz.org or call (510) 875-5006.