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Art and culture, Child welfare, Disaster management, Education, Environment, Human Rights, Women’s issues Darpana for Development believes that through the performing arts it can play a vitally important role? – in empowering human beings – in building a sense of equality in society – in encouraging people to find their own voice – in reinforcing people?s sense of pride in their community – in making people more responsible for their society – in provoking new thinking about ways to deal with violence and hatred – in refocusing attention on values for peace – in combating the destructive forces of communalism and casteism – in creating new life for dying art and culture – in providing opportunities for artists young and old – in bringing people together – in enhancing the quality of life