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START with Art: Refugee children develop confidence and creativity | MediaGlobal News

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DUBAI -  Through the nonprofit START, the commercial fair Art Dubai channels a great deal of the wealth and enthusiasm for art that descends upon the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the fair each March to benefit disadvantaged children.

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Afghan Cultural Heritage Spurs Urban Renewal | MediaGlobal News

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UNITED NATIONS - Often overlooked amidst this chaos that is Afghanistan is the country's cultural vibrancy, a legacy of its rich ancient civilization at the crossroads of various Greek, Indian, Persian, and central Asian empires. One organization is striving to harness Afghanistan’s artistic traditions in order to spur sustainable development.

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