Arts-in-education outreach is the foundation upon which One World has been built. Begun in 1993 by Hartt Stearns and Iluminada, KidsReach espouses the philosophy that the more we learn about cultures dissimilar from our own, the greater the likelihood of understanding and opening our minds and hearts to them.

KidsReach was inspired by Hartt's own participation as a performing artist with Music Center on Tour (MCOT), the largest multi-cultural arts-in-education outreach of its kind and based in the Los Angeles Music Center. Upon landing in Austin, Hartt and Iluminada saw a need for a similar program and One World was born.

It is our belief that, through the rhythms of music, song, dance and story telling - some of the most illuminating and engaging forms of communication - we can develop an awareness of the history and traditions of people with whom we share this world - one world.