Coloring resources for Ukrainian refugees

All donations for this month will go towards supporting our Ukrainian artist and designing Ukrainian coloring resources!

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An estimated 1.5 million Ukrainians have now left their homes - one of them being our lead artist.

Our Ukrainian artist has been a committed team member of Books Unbound for over 2 years. I’ve seen how her talent and art has changed the lives of displaced Rohingya and Afghan children around the world. Their eyes light up when they open our books, filled with her beautiful artwork that perfectly represents their own cultures and traditions.

She has a huge passion for marginalized communities and for those who have no choice but to become labeled a “refugee” overnight.

A few nights ago, she fled her own home in search for safety. Amidst the chaos and confusion and unpredictability of what tomorrow will bring, we want to find a way to support our artist and provide resources to help Ukrainian children.

Our goal is to provide coloring resources for orphanages and shelters taking in Ukrainian refugees.

We will be commissioning our artist to create Ukrainian-specific coloring resources. These resources will be available as free, printable resources on our website. This will go to support organizations welcoming Ukrainian refugees.

Coloring is a therapeutic activity that serves as an "escape" from the current situation - even just for a moment. It helps children find calm in the midst of chaos. Now more than ever, amidst the unpredictability of tomorrow, Ukrainian children are in need of such resources.

Support our team!

Your donation supports:

Our Ukrainian artist

The development of coloring resources for Ukrainian children

Coloring pencils & printer paper for orphanages

Why Coloring Books?

Art Therapy

Refugees suffer from conflict-related trauma, which severely harms their mental health and stalls the learning process. Coloring is a therapeutic activity that is proven to aid in the trauma healing process.

Inclusivity

Our coloring books are culturally sensitive to promote diversity and inclusive learning. We conduct in-depth research to ensure proper representation of each culture.

Creativity

Marginalized children have very few educational or creative activities. We provide a platform for creativity to ensure children have the opportunity to express themselves.

This is the first time I have seen a cartoon that looks like my people! Now I can color it in however I like. Thank you!

Rohingya refugee

Wisconsin, USA

"Every child deserves education wherever they come from. I really love how Books Unbound is trying to relate their culture and daily activities in the form of art. This supports children so they realize and learn their own culture."

Artist

Books Unbound Team

Drawing and coloring are my favorite hobbies. In my free time, I love to draw and color them. This coloring book made it so much easier. Now I spend my free time with this book. I feel mentally refreshed when I sit for coloring.

Rohingya refugee

Kutupalong, Bangladesh

This is my first coloring book. Coloring is my favorite hobby. I'm so glad that I have this beautiful book. In Bangladesh It was my first coloring competition and I won 1st place in it. That is why I feel so proud for it. My family members were also so happy when they saw the first prize and motivated me for future successes. Coloring competition was so much fun and difficult to take the 1st place because there were so many classmates who were my seniors. But I did it with my creative talent. Competition give me so much confidence and bravery.

Rohingya refugee

Kutupalong, Bangladesh

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