When a child receives care, guidance and a secure environment for growth, their imagination and potential begin to blossom.

Celebrating the journey of growth, we organised a two-day open-to-all art exhibition, "Art for Hope", at Alliance Française de Dhaka on 11-12 March, 2026. The exhibition showcased beautiful and creative paintings and visual artworks made by youngsters.

Art has become a meaningful channel through which children share their stories, emotions, dreams, and perspectives. This exhibition is designed as a space where their voices can be seen, felt, and genuinely valued by a wider audience. Alongside exploring their creativity, visitors also had the opportunity to purchase selected paintings, with all proceeds directly contributing to the children’s continued growth and wellbeing.

The showcased artworks emerge from two flagship initiatives: Shishu Bikash Kendra (SBK), which offers child-friendly spaces that support early learning, confidence, and emotional development, and Happy Home, a residential program that provides safety, education, and life skills support for girls who have previously lived in vulnerable conditions. As an added joy for us, the year 2026 marked the 20th anniversary of our Happy Home initiative.

Theme and Focus

The central theme of the exhibition is children’s voices and lived realities, as expressed through art. Each artwork reflects personal stories, emotions, aspirations, and observations of the world from a child’s perspective. Collectively, the exhibition highlights creativity as both a form of expression and a pathway to healing and empowerment.