The Journey from a Paris Apartment to Global Impact: The Birth of World Citizen Artists
Are you an aspiring change-maker, an artist at heart, or someone who simply wants to make the world a better place? Don’t miss this transformative talk by visionary founder and social activist Valerie Won Lee.
Starting from a modest 38m² Parisian apartment, Valerie built a global community of artists and activists committed to social justice, proving that you don’t need unlimited resources to create a profound impact.
In this eye-opening session, Valerie takes you on a remarkable journey, retracing her steps from the birth of World Citizen Artists in her small Paris home to its rapid growth into a global initiative.
Learn how she navigated challenges that many students face today—limited time, limited funding, and sometimes limited hope—to create a community that collaborates with powerhouse organizations like the Bob Marley Foundation and impacts communities worldwide.
Walk away with actionable insights on how to overcome resource limitations, foster resilience, and employ creativity for social good.
Valerie’s real-world experiences will arm you with the mindset and strategies to kickstart your own journey toward meaningful impact.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Unbox Your Creativity: Turn resource limitations into innovative solutions.
- Global Networking 101: Master the art of building a worldwide community from your dorm room.
- Fast-Track Social Change: Learn quick-action strategies for immediate, meaningful impact.
Whether you’re a student of art, social science, business, or just a human with a heart, this talk will inspire you to see that when passion meets purpose, even the most limited resources can become boundless opportunities.
Prepare to be inspired and empowered to shape the world in your own unique way.
The World Citizen Artists awards 2017 will be supported by charities that take a stand for peace: the Bob Marley Foundation, the Gandhi Foundation, and the Belgravia Gallery, which represents Mandela’s artwork. The jury board will also be joined by acclaimed New Zealand band Fat Freddy’s Drop, photographers Lisa Kristine and Tim Page, and renowned hip hop artist and activist Emmanuel Jal. South African celebrity Nomfusi will be the presenter of the competition.
Dayna Palmer, Huffpost