On the 2nd of October 2024, during a visit to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Ambassador of Ukraine to Great Britain - General Valery Zaluzhnyi visited the Kids and Art for Ukraine exhibition. He was able to see the paintings of our talented young artists from Sumy, Kyiv, Bila Tscerkva, Bakhmut and hear about our Charitable Project. Our Ambassador, our General saw the Ukraine that Ukrainian children dream of, saw pictures that tell the whole world about the beauty and strength of spirit of the Ukrainian people, about the difficult path that our country and all of us have to go through.
Dear children, dear teachers - we bow to you, you are true cultural ambassadors and heroes of our country, and it is thanks to you that our Ukraine remains in the center of attention of the world community!
Together to the Victory!
💛💙 We are glad to announce that on 25th of September 2024 the next stage of our charity exhibition "United for Ukraine" has begun and the wonderful new paintings of our talented children from Sumy, Bila Tserkva, Bakhmut and Kyiv have arrived in London and started decorating the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Vadym Granovskiy - the best Ukrainian barista, champion of Britain and the world, a real coffee maestro - joined us to start this new stage. Known for his ingenuity, he created a signature coffee drink - Flat Red, which tells the story of Ukraine's resistance and struggle for freedom. Every sip of Flat Red contributed to our program. We thank the talented children, thank their teachers and everyone who helps. Let's paint our safe and happy future together!!
12 September 2024 - Today we at Kids and Art for Ukraine are incredibly proud to say that 3 of our children’s paintings were chosen by the renowned international company waterdrop® to be presented to one of Ukraine’s most loved sportswoman, our nation’s treasure Elina Svitolina. From today “Colors of Summer”, “My Ukraine” and “Our Sea” will be forever reminding Elina of Ukraine and inspiring her for new victories!
Happy Birthday dear Elina Svitolina from Kids and Art for Ukraine!!
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27 June 2024 - Kids and Art for Ukraine were honored to participate at the Classical Fundraising Gala at the National Liberal Club in the heart of London in support of the Superhumans Center.
"Dance of the Storks" - this incredible painting of the Vesely Tassel studio in Zaporozhye was choosen to take part in the fundraising auction and, after a long struggle, it has found its new home.
Children's paintings "Kids and Art for Ukraine" are not only art - they are also powerful diplomacy, because each painting is a story that does not leave anyone indifferent. Thank you to everyone who helps Kids and Art for Ukraine and thank you Ukraine Charity and Kseniia Iaremych for the invitation.
June 2024 - We want to share that this month during the SAPIENSNetwork conference on public procurement at the University of Birmingham, an exhibition-auction of wonderful children's paintings from Ukraine Kids and Art for Ukraine took place. All presented paintings found their new owners! 💫
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank our talented children, their teachers, everyone who joined the charity project and everyone who supports us! 💛💙
April 2024 - Greenwich Library, one of the oldest libraries in London, has graciously opened its doors to host the charity exhibition "Kids and Art for Ukraine". Alongside works by other Ukrainian artists, the children’s paintings are being showcased in this historic venue. The artworks are truly stunning, highlighting the immense talent and creativity of our young participants and artists.
We hope these beautiful pieces find their admirers and that, through this exhibition, our participants receive the much-needed support during these challenging times.
March 2024 - Congratulations to our participants on yet another remarkable achievement! This month, our exhibition was showcased at one of London's most prestigious and historic institutions – the University of Greenwich. Situated on the scenic banks of the River Thames, near the iconic Greenwich Observatory, this university is steeped in history, including the proud legacy of the British Navy. Today, thousands of students study here, and now they will have the opportunity to view the incredible artwork created by our talented children.
We are thrilled that, through this exhibition and the power of these beautiful paintings, we can share such an important message about supporting Ukraine, protecting our shared future, and standing up for the well-being of our children.
23 January 2024 - Kids and Art for Ukraine were honored to participate at the Inaugural event for the Device Coalition hosted at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Device Coalition is a cooperative effort involving organizations, governments, and patrons to supply devices for Ukrainian students and teachers engaged in online education. It was initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
Since the start of the program Kids and Art for Ukraine were able to provide many art schools and centers with laptops, interactive boards, computers and smart TVs to enable the schools to continue with their studies. We always believed that it is not just a learning process but also an important art therapy which takes the children away from the sirens, bombing, death and destruction if only for a few hours.
As we approach the New Year 2024, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the children and their dedicated teachers involved in the Kids and Art for Ukraine project. Your creativity and resilience have shone brightly, inspiring us all. We wish you immense success in your artistic endeavors and continued growth in your studies. The positive impact you have made through this program is truly remarkable, as you have helped many children in Ukraine find hope and joy through art. May 2024 be a year of peace for our beloved Ukraine, filled with opportunities for growth and creativity.
Together, let’s continue to make a difference!
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This year the EBRD has chosen as its official seasons greetings cards paintings from the Kids and Art for Ukraine program called "Christmas Star" by Maksym Dazyn from Zhytomyr Art School and "Carols" by Anna Surma from Mykolaiv Children's Art School.
October 2023 - The British Parliament opened its doors for the exhibition of children's paintings from Ukraine "Kids and Art for Ukraine". The exhibition was opened by a Member of the British Parliament, Clive Efford. For the first time, he saw an exhibition of paintings in the local library in the Eltham area, which is in the south-east of London, and did not remain indifferent. He was impressed by the stories and works of talented Ukrainian children who, despite the brutal war, demonstrate the indomitable spirit and strength of the entire Ukrainian nation! Weeks of organizational moments - and children's works are now exhibited in the Parliament and Ukrainian landscapes, culture and art brings pleasant memories and emotions in British visitors.
This is an incredible recognition and fantastic support for our talented kids and great news on our artistic front! Now these wonderful paintings will inspire British MPs to help Ukraine even more!! A huge thank you to our great friend Clive Efford and his team for their incredible support and care!!
For us it is a great honour and boundless gratitude for the support, kindness, care and love from the British people!!
The exhibition will last only one week. During this time, we will remind you again that the war in Ukraine continues. And we really need global support!
Thank you to our participants and everyone who supports us. Only together we will win!
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September 2023 - This month, yet another powerful event in support of Ukraine took place, serving as a poignant reminder that the war is far from over. Hosted within the walls of BlackRock, the event featured the moving documentary Children of Ukraine by renowned journalist Shahida Tulaganova, alongside a stunning display from our fundraising exhibition Kids and Art for Ukraine.
Despite the unimaginable horrors these Ukrainian children have endured, they are united by an unshakable belief in a peaceful and brighter future. In defiance of all hardships, our children create vibrant artwork that inspires hope for Ukraine's future. We are deeply grateful to everyone who continues to support us, and we believe that together we can achieve even greater things for Ukraine and its children!
August 2023 - An incredible moment of solidarity! One of the most powerful paintings titled "Solidarity" by Bohdana Hirnyk, our talented participant from Cherkasy, was presented to Colonel James Thurstan -Commander of the multinational training operation INTERFLEX (Great Britain). This symbolic gesture represents the unity of nations worldwide in standing with Ukraine against Russia's unprovoked aggression.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Bohdana and her teacher, Galitskaya Irina Valeriivna, for their exceptional work. The energy and love captured in this painting are truly inspiring. We believe it will serve as a source of strength and motivation for our military, as well as for all our allies and friends, as we continue our shared fight for freedom and a brighter future for Ukraine.
July 2023 - We are honored to bring 'Kids and Art for Ukraine' to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, showcasing a beautiful exhibition in the heart of London. Each painting tells a powerful story, and each child behind the art serves as a young diplomat, bringing Ukraine into the hearts and minds of everyone who sees their work. As these paintings find new homes, more people become part of our mission, spreading awareness about our children and their incredible journey.
It is vital important to have worlds support and to feel how World is United around Ukraine !
On 28th of June, on the Constitution Day of Ukraine, the members or our #kidsandartforukraine met with the incredible Roberta Metsola - the President of the European Parliament, Brussels. In visiting war torn Kyiv on 1 April 2022, Roberta Metsola became the first top official to travel to Ukraine - “Ukrainian resistance and courage have inspired the world. I am in Kyiv to give a message of hope. We are with you!” And that is exactly what you feel when you enter the #europeanparliament - from Ukrainian flags everywhere, to the information posters, to the Ukrainian Civil Society Hub - Ukraine is in its thoughts and heart. It was an honour to speak about our #kidsandartforukraine program, to tell the President of the European Parliament how much our talented children want to see peaceful and prosperous Ukraine and present a painting by 14 year old Sofia Koval entitled “Ukraine in the Planets Arms” to one of Ukraine’s biggest friend and supporter. Dear Roberta, thank you for all you do for our country!
Indeed a very inspiring and tremendous support from EU to Ukraine and an amazing recognition of our talented children and their beautiful artworks!! Our project ‘Kids and Art for Ukraine” unites people to support Ukraine through the Art and Love!! Kindness is always stronger and no doubts that we will protect the future that our children are dreaming and reflecting in their paintings.
Together we are stronger, Разом до перемоги!
On 15 June 2023 was a very important and proud moment for #kidsandartforukraine Program - opening of our charitable exhibition at the COD - Center for Openness and Dialogue which forms part of the office of the Prime Minister of Albania. The exhibition was opened by Ena Bulku, COD Director, the #EBRD Head of Albania Ekaterina Solovova and the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Albania Volodymyr Shkurov. Wholehearted Thank You to a great person, friend of Ukraine, who made this exhibition possible - Jonaid Myzyri, the Chairman of Public Procurement Commission of Albania.
27 beautiful paintings will be on display at the most prestigious venue in Tirana for 2 weeks reminding the world that no child should witness the horrors of the war. Paintings that were were made by Ukrainian children during the cold, dark winter months are full of love and hope for victorious, prosperous and peaceful Ukraine! Immensely proud of our Ukrainian children and the message of love and piece that they bring to the world! Together we are stronger! Разом до Перемоги!
On 8 June 2023 in support of our charitable project we were honoured and privileged to welcome in EBRD Shahida Tulaganova, Emmy Nominated producer and director, for the screening of heartbreaking ITV documentary - Children of Ukraine.
You just know, it will be an emotional 1.5 hours when you embark on watching a documentary about the war told by children who went through something no child should see or experience. First tears - when you see 18 year old Vyacheslav from Donnetsk region break down as he describes his experience of loosing his mum in front of his eyes and having to become sole guardian to his four siblings - yes, he is only 18. More tears as you hear a story of 11 year old Demid from Mariupol who for weeks had almost no food, water or electricity before being forced to flee his besieged city on foot. More stories from children from different cities and towns and then when you think you have seen it all, a story of 11-year old Andrey, whose both parents are on a frontline. Together with his friend he holds toy guns and mans a pretend checkpoint in his village. Little defenders call their battalion of 2 - Clear Sky - oh yes, it is all very serious especially when you see passing military treat them with utmost respect!
Dear Shahida Tulaganova - thank you, rahmat, дякуємо for your tireless work and support! The message is clear- we have to help and protect our children - they are 1/3 of our population now but they are ALL our future!
April 2023 - We are thrilled to launch our exhibition, 'Unbroken Ukraine,' at one of the UK's leading law firms, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro.
This past spring has been another challenging season for Ukraine, yet we remain filled with hope and unwavering belief in a swift victory. That hope, faith, and dreams of a safe future are beautifully captured in the artworks of our amazing children, created in these trying times. The resilience and strength of the Ukrainian spirit shine through in every piece, and despite the hardships, the paintings radiate with love and goodness.
We are extremely happy to announce that we have got indeed a legendary support from the Legendary "Pink Floyd". Fantastic support and recognition of our very talented children and all our efforts! It means more support and more love and care can be shared with them! And please listen to the single "Hey Hey Rise" recorded on 30th March with Andriy Khlyvnyuk of the Ukrainian band Boombox to help alleviate the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
On 23 March 2023, during the opening of the new headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the King of Great Britain Charles III visited the “100 Paintings of Children of the Unconquered Ukraine” Exhibition. The exhibition opened in London as part of the International Charity Program “KIDS and ART for UKRAINE”. His Majesty examined the exposition with particular interest. The king expressed his admiration for the children’s paintings and also joined this noble cause. THE UKRAINIAN LANDSCAPE, painted by the young 16-year-old artist Sofya Franchuk from the picturesque Tarascha, Kyiv region, on the exhibition painting, will now remind the King of this event and the talented children of Ukraine, who today unite caring people of the world with their art and support Ukraine with their work on the artistic front.
Sofia and her peers wrote their exhibition works with the hope that their paintings will live next to the good people of friendly countries who support Ukraine on the way to Victory!
March 2023 - Chess and Art unite people! Ukrainian and British Chess Champions Andrii Volikitin and Michael Adams played in a Solidarity Match and their families supported our charitable art exhibition “Unbroken Ukraine” as part of the project “Kids and Art for Ukraine” to help Ukrainian children affected by the war.
We very thankful to Malcolm Pein and Chess in Schools and Communities for organizing a Solidarity Match and for all your fantastic support for Ukraine and excellent choice of the paintings!!
We very much wish that the beautiful paintings from Ukrainian children will help our champions in new chess matches and will be a source of love and hope for your family and home!
And very thankful for their support! Indeed this Solidarity Match is a true sign of togetherness, unity and help to Ukraine!!
Many many thanks to the Embassy of Ukraine to the UK, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and our @FriendsofUkraine network
March 2023 - We are thrilled to announce that from today on our fundraising art -exhibition “Kids and Art for Ukraine” is opened for viewing at Westminster City Council!
At the exhibition you also can see the art works from Ukrainian children- refugees, who are continue promoting Ukrainian culture here in the UK. Even though all art works were created during very dark and challenging times for all the children, they all are filled with love and bright hope for a peaceful future !
Thank you for this opportunity to St Mary's Ukrainian School London, who tirelessly working to help Ukrainian children feel like home here in the UK.
February 2023 - Today was a day full of emotions. Pleasant emotions. our exhibition was visited by a very prominent Ukrainian musician, politician, public activist and a front-men of of "Okean Elzy" music band - Sviatoslav "Slava" Vakarchuk. He left a very powerful and inspiring message for our children!
Our exhibition "Kids and Art for Ukraine" fulfills its mission - makes people happy! We thank our children, the children of Ukraine - whose work evokes only positive emotions and faith in a bright and happy future for Ukraine! Together we came one day closer to victory ❤️🇺🇦 glory to Unconquered Ukraine!!!
24 February 2023 - a unique charitable exhibition of paintings by talented young artists from all regions of Ukraine, including the temporarily occupied territories, was opened at the premises of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London as a part of the Community Initiative program. All the art works of the participants of the “100 Paintings of Children of the Unconquered Ukraine” Exhibition were created in extremely difficult conditions in January 2023 using art materials donated free of charge to art institutions, art schools and studios by the organizers of the “KIDS and ART for UKRAINE” Charity Program for the continuation of art education in the war.
The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso and colleagues took part in the opening of the Charity Exhibition. From now on, the paintings of talented children of Ukraine will stay for a long time in the homes and offices of generous benefactors and will replenish the budget of the charity program which is aimed at solving the humanitarian needs of children of Ukraine caused by the war.
