As part of KIND’s annual gala, Coming Together for Children Alone, Kids in Need of Defense debuted its art exhibit, Seeking Safety, Creating Change, created by unaccompanied children and youth. These collections of drawings, paintings, and prints offer a glimpse into their personal migration journeys toward freedom from fear. In each piece, the artists reveal the multi-faceted emotions and challenging experiences they have faced. Feelings of terror, despair, and loneliness are juxtaposed with positivity, togetherness, and hope. Also featured in the exhibit are pieces that address self-reflection and cultural identity. Each child has a different migration experience, and each of us is responsible for witnessing, hearing, and protecting children who are alone on the move. KIND will share these important works with a wide range of audiences as a national traveling exhibition to showcase our clients’ talents and to promote understanding of unaccompanied children, their need for protection, and their inspiring contributions to our communities.
