Established in December 2005, Alwan wa Awtar (A&A) is a non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs (reg. no 6320) with the aim of promoting visual and performing arts and non-formal education to enhance the creativity and critical thinking of underprivileged children and youth. Using arts as a vehicle for social development, we envision a more knowledgeable, creative and cultured youth who are able to compete in today’s world so that they will be able to break the cycle of poverty in which they were brought up in. Situated in the heart of the communities we serve, our staff and volunteers are deeply committed to working for positive and innovative social change.