Artists Striving To End Poverty (ASTEP) connects performing and visual artists with underserved youth in the U.S. and around the world to awaken their imaginations, foster critical thinking, and help them break the cycle of poverty.

ASTEP

International Programs

In Ecuador, India, and South Africa, ASTEP Volunteer Artists provide much needed arts education to children who lack access to the transforming power of the arts. Volunteer opportunities at our partner schools and youth-serving organizations abroad are available year-round.

+ Ecuador

+ India

+ South Africa

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Artists Striving To End Poverty (ASTEP) believes that access to the arts is essential to children's academic and social success. Our programs are research-based, and we partner with schools and community organizations to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve. In addition, ASTEP's artists are the key to our success. We believe that the arts can build strong communities through activities that promote community development, enhance cultural awareness, and build community bonds.