Arts for a Better Tomorrow (ABT) is a transborder nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that has undertaken the challenge to positively impact the lives of underprivileged youth. Founded by award-winning actor and humanitarian José Yenque, ABT harnesses the transformational and healing powers of the arts to effect real change in these young peoples lives and offer them positive paths toward their future. Professionals from a diverse array of disciplinesincluding artists, social scientists, mental health specialists, university facultyworked jointly to develop ABTs curriculum. A group of skilled artists, educators, and university student interns from the United States and Mexico help facilitate ABT's resilience building workshops and programming. Key to our success is the integration of young ABT graduates into the decision-making and programming process of the organization.
Arts for a Better Tomorrow (ABT) is a transborder nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that has undertaken the challenge to positively impact the lives of underprivileged youth. Founded by award-winning actor and humanitarian José Yenque, ABT harnesses the transformational and healing powers of the arts to effect real change in these young peoples lives and offer them positive paths toward their future. Professionals from a diverse array of disciplinesincluding artists, social scientists, mental health specialists, university facultyworked jointly to develop ABTs curriculum. A group of skilled artists, educators, and university student interns from the United States and Mexico help facilitate ABT's resilience building workshops and programming. Key to our success is the integration of young ABT graduates into the decision-making and programming process of the organization.