For Safia Bari, the director and founder of SNF Development Centre, her journey began with a vision deeply rooted in compassion and understanding. Established in 2007, the centre was created to address the unique needs of young adults with special needs, ensuring they have a space where they are valued, supported, and included.
“The mission of SNF is mainly to integrate them into society, to make them feel that they belong here. They’re a part of society,” Safia explains. This guiding principle drives every program, activity, and initiative at the centre, from education and skill-building to social engagement and community involvement.
For Safia, the most rewarding moments come not from formal achievements but from everyday interactions with the students. “Most rewarding part of my day… during break time, I make sure that I go and say hi to all of them. And even if one of them comes and says, ‘I missed you’ or ‘I love you,’ or they just hug me, that really makes my day,” she shares warmly.
It is this bond, built on trust, care, and mutual respect, that makes SNF more than just a centre—it is a community where students feel seen, heard, and loved. “At the end of the day, I feel that I can sleep well when I spend the day with these children,” Safia adds, emphasising the personal fulfilment and joy that come from her work.
Over the years, SNF Development Centre has become a sanctuary for young adults with special needs, offering them not just education and skills but also a sense of belonging and self-worth. Safia’s dedication ensures that every student feels included in society, and every day is an opportunity for growth, connection, and love.
Through her vision and unwavering commitment, Safia Bari and SNF Development Centre continue to transform lives, proving that inclusion, care, and human connection are at the heart of true empowerment.
When the SNF Development Centre mentioned that they wished for a minibus to help transport their students, Art be a Part knew it had to make that dream come true. For SNF students, the minibus represents more than just a mode of transport. It’s a symbol of freedom, independence, and opportunity, enabling them to explore the world beyond the classroom with ease and confidence.
Driven by its mission to combine art and philanthropy, Art be a Part stepped forward to donate the minibus to SNF. But the story didn’t end there. It became an inspiring collaboration that turned practicality into creativity, and a simple vehicle into a work of art.
Renowned artist eL Seed generously contributed his time and talent to transform the minibus into a vibrant moving canvas. Working alongside the students of SNF, he guided them through the creative process, encouraging each to express themselves through colour and form. Together, they infused the minibus with hope, joy, and inclusion, making it not just a means of transport but a symbol of empowerment and self-expression.
The result is a project that beautifully embodies the values of Art be a Part, compassion, creativity, and community. It stands as a reminder that when art meets purpose, transformation follows, not only in the spaces we create but in the lives we touch.
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