Children for change: ‘Artivism’ exhibition advocates social progress

Young artists have utilised their creativity to address pressing issues such as inequality, gender-based violence, and the need to challenge outdated societal norms. Through their powerful work, they convey a strong commitment to driving change and transforming individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

Save the Children in Bangladesh and Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) are cohesively presenting an exhibit focused on artivism, where girls express their visions for progress and raise awareness for #16daysofactivism. By blending art with advocacy, the gallery showcases creations by future changemakers, aiming to inspire social change through innovative forms of self-expression.

The exhibition on presenting observations made by children toward progress, showcases the artwork of 12 young girls, emphasising that there is #noexcuse for anything hindering their equality, inclusion, opportunity, and protection, while also presenting the solutions they believe will drive progress. 

The passionate groups worked alongside artist Sarah Jabin to bring their ideas to fruition, displaying 24 oil paintings on canvas along with a collaborative call-to-action piece. 

The exhibition was officially opened on November 30 by Matilda Svensson, joint first secretary, and humanitarian & development assistance coordinator at the Embassy of Sweden; Shumon Sengupta, country director of Save the Children in Bangladesh; and the chief guest, Moinul Islam, joint secretary and director of the NGO Affairs Bureau at the Chief Adviser's Office.

The children's art exhibition will run at AFD in Dhanmondi until December 6.

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