The "What is Kale?" Art Project | The "What is Kale?" Art Project

About Us

Board of Directors

Koi Setorie

Executive Director

Ron Hall

Treasurer

Chidi Mbadugha

Secretary

Our Mission

Our mission is to bridge the gap between how children in under-served communities are educated in the fields of Art, Science and Technology versus their peers in well-served communities. Studies show that if you were born poor, you'll likely stay poor. More specifically, a study published by the Pew Charitable Trust concluded that only 4% of those born into poverty will ever make it into the upper-middle class. The vision of TWiKAP is to completely flip this trend by bringing together, the brightest minds in the fields of Art, Science and Technology, with children from under-served communities...to help eliminate a cycle that leaves too many kids behind.

The TWiKAP foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Art and Science Workshops

The What is Kale Art Project (TWiKAP) delivers premium, world-class workshops in the fields of Art, Science and Technology to children from under-served communities. Workshops are led by instructors who are among the best and brightest in their respective fields. Workshops are held on the campuses of some of the biggest tech companies in the world to give these children exposure to a world that is attainable.

The gap between the poor and the upper-middle class is growing...not shrinking. We are committed to taking a different approach to solving this problem. An approach that has at its core, broadening the education experience in a way that is relevant and life-changing for children in these communities.

Art Improves Academic Achievement

Students involved in arts show tremendous academic benefits versus without...

Students involved in the arts have tremendous academic benefits compared to students without exposure to the arts. Art inspires kids to excel in and out of the classroom. It helps students stay in school, increases motivation, improves attitudes and attendance, and improves academic performance.

According to Americans for the Arts, a student involved in the arts is:

4x more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
4x more likely to participate in a math or science fair.
3x more likely to win an award for school attendance.
3x more likely to be elected to class office.

Lower income or socioeconomic students experience even greater benefits from the arts. Low income students highly engaged in the arts are more than twice as likely to graduate compared to their peers with no arts education, and have a 5x lower dropout rate.

Koi Setorie