Art Refuge UK is an organisation founded primarily to support the newly arrived Tibetan children in Kathmandu (Nepal) and Dharamsala (India). It also supports orphaned girls in the Sri Yasodara Orphanage in Sri Lanka, and works to promote awareness of the refugee experience. It is currently funded entirely by donations.

At the heart of Art Refuge UK is the Art Refuge programme which has been designed to provide a context in which vulnerable children can paint, play and explore their experiences in safety, supported by trained staff and volunteers. Art Refuge UK aims to:

provide children with a foundation for personal growth
bear witness to their experiences
nurture their physical and psychological well-being and self esteem and prepare children for (re)entry to school

Auction artwork now on Flickr

Visit our Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/art-refuge-uk/ to see the 37 featured artworks for sale at our event on March 17. Can't make the event? Email us at auction@artrefuge.org.uk to find out how to make a bid.