Art therapy is a powerful tool for supporting mental health, especially for refugee children, teenagers, and women facing traumatic experiences. Creativity offers a way to express emotions that are sometimes hard to convey with words. It helps reduce internal tension and gain a better understanding of one’s feelings.

For children and teenagers, this can be a special space where they can be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Through brushes and paints, they express their fears and anxieties, which are often deeply hidden within them. This not only aids in emotional development but also helps in adapting to new life circumstances.

Refugee women, who find themselves in challenging and often traumatic life circumstances, can restore their inner strength through creativity. Art therapy provides them with an opportunity to temporarily escape from daily stress, make sense of their experiences, and find new ways to cope with difficulties. The process of painting becomes a means of processing pain and discovering resources for overcoming challenges.

Often, the paintings of these women feature images of nature—vivid, colorful fields and serene skies—reflecting their desire for inner peace and harmony. Warm, familiar images, like a fox and its cub, symbolize the tenderness and support that emerge through collaborative creativity. These moments help them feel less alone in their experiences and offer hope.

We reach out to everyone who can help: if you have unused easels, canvases, brushes, paints, or other art materials, we would be very grateful for their donation. Your contribution will support those going through difficult life stages, helping them find comfort and inner peace through creativity.