OUR MISSION

The Global Art Initiative's mission is to break the poverty cycle for disabled artists in Third World Countries. We are a non-profit focused on education and the sale of original artwork to benefit handicapped artists globally. We engage children and adults in art projects geared to developing an understanding of disability and the awareness that artistic ability is not limited by a disability.  Our hope is that through their experience with the Global Art Initiative, participants will take compassionate action, becoming donors in the larger shared humanitarian project.


Kennedy N'gan'ga - Kenya


Ken Nganga
Kennedy N'gan'ga is a quadriplegic and lives in Mombasa, Kenya.  He was an outstanding swimmer before breaking his neck in a diving accident. He sums up his situation in a recent email, “Poverty is ruthlessly ruling me.”

Ken desperately needs a wheelchair.  He could greatly benefit from rehab therapy. With the proper assistance, Ken may have the potential to become a Paralympic swimmer and compete at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

More information about Ken is available in our August, 2009, Newsletter and in a letter he wrote to Dr. Fred Sorrells on November 12, 2009.