Paragon Music has been invited to Chennai, India, in November to work with Cerebral Palsy charity, Devasitham, on an exciting social arts project called 'Aavaa Dingi'. This will be an incredible opportunity for young people with Cerebral Palsy from deprived backgrounds in Chennai to take part in fun and meaningful music and dance activities, including workshops and showcase performances, with Paragon musicians and dancers.   

The workshops will help build skills in music and dance, as well as communication, teamwork and listening, and the performance will improve self-esteem, giving the young people confidence to pursue other personal and professional life aspirations.    

We will train Devasitham staff in inclusive practice, so that the charity can continue the project when Paragon returns to Scotland, and will be connecting with other likeminded organisations to further promote accessible arts all over the world.   

We need to raise £1,000 to enable a member of our support staff to accompany the Paragon musicians and dancers while we are in Chennai. They will support staff in the workshops, arrange the performances and build links with charities and foundations to help develop this work and reach more people in India who are disadvantaged and disabled.    

[Devasitham Charitable Foundation is in India, Chennai. It is an organisation that is aimed at young adults, youths, women and people who have cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. Their purpose is to make a big difference to people's lives by providing opportunities to help with education and reduce the job gap for young disabled people who are underprivileged and poor. They want to prepare people for the world of work improve their future prospect, through improving skills such as social awareness and Information Technology.]