My name is Nina Gorman, a psychotherapist and social science teacher from Philadelphia, PA, USA. I came to know the artist, Painter Ahmed, about four years ago from purchase and selling of his beautiful art. He is an artist known in Gaza for artwork that embodies beautiful grace and cultural traditions of his people. Ahmed feels strongly for his people especially the children and wants to do a humanitarian project to alleviate the severe trauma of the children after two years of war.

I urge you to do what you can to assist him in this Humanitarian Art Project in which he will gather children together of different age groups, provide them with the necessary drawing tools for learning for free and a little snacks and drink to put a smile on their faces and teach them the skills of drawing and painting to ameliorate their current trauma and teach them a therapeutic skill that will endure a lifetime, hoping to instill hope in the hearts of young artists and to make them realize the importance of art.

No donation is too small.

Painting & Story: Healing Through Art.

*Project Overview:

In areas affected by conflict, disaster, and displacement, children and teenagers often carry emotional burdens far greater than their age. 

Fear, trauma, and loss leave deep psychological scars that require more than food and shelter alone.

Art offers a powerful and universal language through which young people can express their pain, release negative energy, and rebuild their sense of hope and identity.

Painting and story is a humanitarian art project designed to provide free drawing courses for talented children and teenagers, either through art education tents in affected areas or by hosting participants in educational and cultural centers. The project seeks to transform art into a healing tool, an educational pathway, and a bridge that connects young talent with the world.

*Vision:

To create a generation of confident young artists who transform pain into creativity, despair into hope, and suffering into powerful artistic expression.

*Mission:

To provide a safe, inspiring, and supportive artistic environment where children and teenagers can learn, heal, grow, and dream again through the power of art.

*Objectives:

- Psychological Healing Through Art:

1- Use drawing and creative expression as a therapeutic outlet to help children release trauma, fear, and emotional stress.

2- Provide a positive and safe space where children can rebuild self-confidence and emotional stability.

- Art Education and Talent Development:

1- Offer free professional drawing courses for talented children and teenagers.

2- Teach drawing skills to beginners who have a passion for art but lack access to education.

3- Refine the skills of gifted participants through expert mentorship and structured training programs.

4- Guide artists in building professional portfolios and personal artistic identities.

- Global Artistic Exposure:

1- Showcase participants’ artwork through international art platforms, exhibitions, and digital galleries.

2- Connect young artists with art lovers, collectors, and cultural institutions worldwide.

- Moral and Material Support:

1- Provide participants with essential art supplies and educational materials.

2- Offer continuous moral support, encouragement, and motivation to help children believe in their abilities and future.

3- Support families when possible to ensure children can continue their artistic journey.

*Project Implementation:

- Establish art education tents in disaster-stricken areas.

- Partner with schools, educational centers, and cultural institutions to host drawing workshops.

- Recruit professional artists and art educators as mentors and trainers.

- Organize regular exhibitions and online showcases for participants’ work.

*Expected Impact:

- Improved mental well-being and emotional resilience among children and teenagers.

- Development of strong artistic and creative skills.

- Increased self-esteem, confidence, and sense of purpose.

- Creation of new opportunities for young artists to pursue professional careers in art.

- Strengthening community awareness of the healing power of art.

- Inspire a wide segment of society to recognize the importance of art and its powerful message.

* Promote art as both a profession and a way of life.

* Encourage the use of art as a tool for positive social transformation and humanitarian advocacy.

- Use art as a means of healing, empowerment, and resilience for vulnerable communities.

*Long-term goals:

- We hope this project will develop a new generation of professional artists capable of building independent international careers and we will try to achieve this through expert mentorship, structured training, and global exposure.

- Creating employment opportunities:

We hope to be able to employ highly talented art teachers who previously lacked access to stable employment opportunities.

- Supporting vulnerable families: Provide periodic humanitarian assistance to participants and their families who are facing economic hardship.

- Support social justice through fair and dignified aid distribution.

- To become a global idea and project with an inspiring and positive impact on generations.

*Conclusion:

Painting & story is more than an art project.

It is a humanitarian mission that restores dignity, heals invisible wounds, and empowers a generation whose voices deserve to be heard and by supporting this project, you are not only teaching children how to draw — you are helping them redraw their future.

* Financial Feasibility Study:

* Humanitarian Art Programs for Children and Teenagers:

* Project Overview

This humanitarian art project consists of three independent programs, each designed to serve a different age group and skill level. 

Every program has its own operational structure, objectives, and financial requirements.

The project aims to:

1- Provide safe, creative learning spaces for children and teenagers in crisis-affected areas.

2- Offer free art education and emotional support.

3- Create temporary employment opportunities for local artists, supervisors, photographers, and coordinators.

4- Support psychological recovery through artistic expression.

- Each program runs for one week, with daily two-hour sessions, and accommodates 15 participants. 

All art materials, workspace, supervision, and snacks are provided free of charge.

* Program 1: Children’s Entertainment Art Program:

- Target Group: Children aged 8–13.

- Program Type: Recreational and expressive art activities.

- Duration: 1 week (2 hours per day).

- Capacity: 15 children.

* Program Description:

This program is designed to provide a joyful and safe artistic environment for children. 

It focuses on creativity, self-expression, and emotional relief through drawing and painting activities.

A fully equipped workspace will be rented and prepared with all necessary materials.

* Financial Breakdown:

1. Workspace Rental:

- One-week rental of a large, fully equipped workspace

- Cost: $315

2. Art Supplies (per child):

- Sketchbook: $8.

- Watercolors: $10.

- Paintbrushes: $5.

- Line marker: $2.

- Eraser: $2

- Total per child: $27

- Total for 15 children:

 $27 × 15 = $405

3. Snacks for Participants:

- Daily snacks for one week

- Total cost: $280

4. Operational & Administrative Costs:

Includes:

- Professional art supervisors.

- Photography and documentation team.

- Project coordination.

- Volunteer rewards and logistics.

- Administrative and field expenses.

* Estimated cost: $1,300

* Total Cost of Program 1:

$315 + $405 + $280 + $1,300 = $2,300.

* Program 2: Children’s Educational Art Program:

- Target Group: Children aged 11–16

- Program Type: Educational and skill development.

- Duration: 1 week (2 hours per day).

- Capacity: 15 children.

* Program Description:

This program focuses on building fundamental drawing skills and introducing children to academic art techniques such as charcoal drawing and structured sketching.

* Financial Breakdown:

1. Workspace Rental:

- One-week rental

- Cost: $315

2. Art Supplies (per child):

- Large sketchbook: $15.

- Charcoal pencil set: $10.

- Wooden colored pencils: $10.

- Special eraser: $7.

- Total per child: $42.

Total for 15 children:

$42 × 15 = $630.

3. Snacks for Participants:

Total cost: $280.

4. Operational & Administrative Costs:

Includes:

- Professional illustration instructors.

- Photography and documentation.

- Project management.

- Volunteer rewards and logistics.

* Estimated cost: $1,300.

* Total Cost of Program 2:

$315 + $630 + $280 + $1,300 = $2,525.

* Program 3: Advanced Creative Art Program:

- Target Group: children aged 10–18.

- Program Type: Professional creative development.

- Duration: 1 week (2 hours per day)

- Capacity: 15 participants.

* Program Description:

This advanced program is designed for talented youth who require a professional artistic environment to refine their skills and produce high-quality artwork.

Participants will work with canvas and acrylics under the supervision of highly qualified instructors.

* Financial Breakdown:

1. Workspace Rental:

- One-week rental

- Cost: $315.

2. Art Supplies (per participant):

- 2 wooden canvases: $32

- Acrylic colors set: $42

- Paintbrushes: $10

- Line marker: $2

- Total per participant: $68.

- Total for 15 participants:

 $68 × 15 = $1,020

3. Snacks for Participants:

* Total cost: $280

4. Operational & Administrative Costs:

Includes:

* Highly qualified art instructors

* Professional photography and media team

* Exhibition documentation

* Project management

* Volunteer compensation and logistics

* Estimated cost: $1,500

 * Total Cost of Program 3:

$315 + $1,020 + $280 + $1,500 = $3,115

* Summary of Program Costs:

| Program | | Total Cost |

- Program 1 :Children’s Entertainment: $2,300.

- Program 2 : Children’s Educational : $2,525.

- Program 3 : Advanced Creative: $3,115.

Conclusion:

This humanitarian art project is not only an educational and psychological support initiative, but also a social and economic empowerment model. It provides children and youth with a creative refuge while offering income opportunities to local professionals and volunteers.

The project is scalable and can be replicated across multiple locations depending on available funding and community needs.