The HeArt of Care, an international alliance of organizations, is launching an initiative to honor and celebrate caregivers worldwide. The organization aims to shed light on the profound impact of caregiving and acknowledge the dedication and selflessness of carers worldwide. Funded by the Arts Council of England, this project will culminate in a series of public projections in civic spaces that help carers shape a new narrative that celebrates care.
The HeArt of Care introduces a unique platform for carers to express their experiences creatively and challenge existing stereotypes. The project is being launched globally through the website of Caregiver Saathi in India and the UK-based website heartofcare.net. It also invites carers worldwide to work with artists to cocreate films and poems that capture the grace of care and contribute to raising awareness about the invaluable contributions carers make to the communities.
HeArt of Care Alliance launches the project with a series of master classes focused on poetry, dance, and visual art. These classes aim to challenge existing stereotypes surrounding caregiving and provide carers with an expressive creative outlet and an opportunity to share their perspectives with others. Founders of Caregiver Saathi and Rosetta Life, two organizations at the forefront of supporting caregivers, share their enthusiasm for the initiative and its transformative vision.
Bhavana Issar, CEO and founder of Caregiver Saathi, said that the alliance aligns with their mission to enhance the well-being of caregivers, and it recognizes and appreciates the tireless efforts of carers or caregivers. In a culture where there is no equivalent term for a carer or family caregiver, the alliance encourages all carers to participate actively and showcase the beauty and strength of caregiving.
Lucinda Jarrett, Artistic Director, Rosetta Life, said that the alliance offers a unique platform for carers to express their experiences creatively and challenge existing stereotypes. Through this initiative, the organizations can reimagine caregiving as a source of compassion, joy, and dignity without undervaluing the challenges faced by carers.
The HeArt of Care Alliance encourages caregivers worldwide to participate actively and showcase the beauty and strength of caregiving. This is an opportunity for carers worldwide to showcase their art skills and contribute to this transformative initiative. They can submit images and contribute to the initiative through the respective websites.
Caring for others is often an invisible act, performed by countless individuals within families and communities. The HeArt of Care aims to shed light on the profound impact of caregiving and acknowledges the dedication and selflessness of carers worldwide. By encouraging carers to participate in various art forms, the organization empowers them to share their perspective, life experience, and stories that can shift social narratives around caregivers and caregiving.
In conclusion, The HeArt of Care initiative is a transformative vision to recognize and value the crucial role of carers in society. It provides an accessible platform for carers worldwide to showcase their art skills and express their experiences of caregiving creatively. The initiative culminates in a series of public projections in civic spaces to raise awareness about the crucial role of carers. Let us raise awareness and honor the vital role of carers in our societies.
