Beyond what we call “slums” lies a different way of experiencing life. To understand them is to understand ourselves; to support them is also to support ourselves. Through children's life stories through art, VIVA explores the dreams, experiences, and everyday moments of children from SEED SCHOOL KIBERA. Their drawings offer a window into their lives, allowing people around the world to understand their perspectives beyond geographical and cultural boundaries. They often say,

No matter one’s physical circumstances, the ability to observe life, the power of imagination, and the longing for beauty and connection will never be easily restricted.

Life Drawings of Children with Leukaemia

This exhibition has done a better job of showcasing the children’s stories and has enabled more children to receive charitable support.

On January 31, 2026, VIVA partnered with Yanliutun Primary School in Fenghuang Town, Hunan Province, to host a gratitude-themed art activity for rural children titled “Thank You for Lighting My Way.” Through Life Portraits, children used art to express their gratitude toward their volunteer teachers, preserving memories of companionship and connection. Here, we move beyond the label of “scarcity” and turn our attention to moments of brief yet profound companionship, expressio

Can you imagine the lives of left-behind children and the stories hidden behind their drawings? Through VIVA × EWB’s Dialogue Through Art project, children used their artwork to share their emotions, dreams, and experiences, creating meaningful connections with people from different backgrounds. On the surface, they live ordinary lives and share the same innocent smiles as other children their age. Yet their childhood is often shaped by the absence of daily companionship from

“Every painting is a star. When they come together, they illuminate our shared future.” The light created by children’s drawings travels through time, revealing the most authentic expressions of life. Through this children's peace art exhibition, young artists use colors and imagination to express their understanding of peace, hope, and the future. In the autumn of 2025, along the banks of the Suzhou River, a gentle breeze once again swept through Shanghai’s historic landscap