Noofi recently had some local media coverage, but not for his art. Noofi and his classmates were recognized in the newspaper for community volunteerism helping feed low-income students in the community. Noofi enjoys giving back and being involved in the community.
In fact, this is a great opportunity to mention that Noofi is also going to pay it forward to the school he attended in Bahgdad - The Hibato Alla Centre. Noofi wants to donate 10% of the sales of his artwork to the school. Proceeds will be collected from online art sales and art shows. Noofi wants to support the school, not just because he once attended, but because such a school for children and teens with special needs is rare in Iraq. In fact, it is rare throughout the entire middle east region! In this way, Noofi can change some people's world with his artwork.
I am not Down Syndrome - I am Noofi. I will not be defined or contained by a label.
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