DRAFT

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Dear _______________________,

Greetings!!!

Connecting Communities through the Creative Arts is an approach for Trauma Healing and
Community Reconciliation through the use of the creative arts, theater and music as methodologies to
provide psychosocial support, social inclusion, conflict transformation and resiliency especially in areas
affected by disasters and conflict. Art is a universal language that transcends language barriers and
cultural differences. Using the creative arts as a way of communicating allows the work to become a
springboard to begin conversations using images; to express feelings and thoughts, ideas and goals. It
becomes a non-invasive and supportive way to work through issues and concerns.

Spark Philippines Inc., with its funder Apl.de.ap Typhoon Yolanda Relief Fund at Give2Asia
in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Palo under the leadership of Hon. Remedios
Matin L. Petilla, will be conducting a three-day Creative Arts Workshop entitled CONNECTING
COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS YOUTH TRAINING AND LOCAL CONVERGENCE
PROJECT. The participants will constitute 500 young people from ages 16-25 of the Municipality of
Palo. It aims to provide support to youth psychosocial recovery through creative art therapy. The
project encapsulates inclusive development through convergence programs among local government
units.

In this regard, we would like to invite interested High School Students from your school to
attend the said workshop which will be held on July 25-27, 2014, 9:00 AM at the Function Hall, Second
Floor of the Palo Municipal Building.

For inquiries, call or text Mr. Carlos Romano, Municipal Tourism, Culture and the Arts Officer at
09494291878.

Please see attached Workshop Activities Schedule.


Sincerely yours,



CARLOS A. ROMANO
Municipal Tourism, Culture and Arts Officer


Noted:



HON. REMEDIOS MATIN L. PETILLA
Municipal Mayor