New UGA Student Groups Uses Art to Help International Causes

Third-year UGA students Rana Ahmed and Sarah Hashami have started a new fundraising organization devoted to international crisis relief and cultural appreciation. Their strategy—arts and crafts. Students for International Causes (SIC) is a global affairs and cultural collective committed to igniting change where it is needed most. Its primary fundraising method relies on the artistic expression of its members. The organization plans on hosting informative and interactive meetings where members can create art together for specified, rotating causes. From canvas paintings to fashion jewelry, all proceeds from art sales will be donated toward c…