Zara Aina is a group of international theatre artists that offers children in Madagascar the tools t Zara Aina is a Malagasy phrase that means share life. Broadway actors Lucas Caleb Rooney and Bryce Pinkham founded Zara Aina to help at-risk children expand their capacity for achievement through theatrical performance and storytelling. Established in 2012 with headquarters in New York, Zara Aina is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working with partners to develop sustainable programs that empower and change lives.Zara Aina confronts the lack of educational opportunities facing children in developing countries by providing a child-centered learning model using theatrical storytelling and performance to enable at-risk children to recognize their potential. Our current focus is in Madagascar where we are developing artist initiatives, teacher trainings and youth workshops in conjunction with established NGO's throughout the country.We engage children ages 10 – 14 years old through collaborations with community organizations serving at-risk youth who are prone to panhandling and homelessness. We partner with organizations to create performance-based programming that addresses critical needs in the community such as communication and social skills.