Freedom diaries

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Freedom Diaries – an educational & art therapeutic initiative, launched by Hrystia Hranovska Foundation. We help Ukrainian families and teachers around the globe with creating space where children can explore their identity, feel their connection to Ukrainian culture, experience joy and inner strength.

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The core of the project – two illustrated storybooks by Ukrainian artist Alevtyna Kakhidze.

«Freedom Workbook»
«Freedom Workbook»
«For Children: About Citizenship Of People, Plants And Animals»
«For Children: About Citizenship Of People, Plants And Animals»
Алевтина Кахідзе
Алевтина Кахідзе
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Alevtyna Kakhidze – the author of illustrated storybooks “About Citizenship Of Plants, Animals And People” and “Freedom Workbook” that form the basis of Freedom Diaries project. Alevtyna is a Ukrainian feminist artist, performance artist, media artist, curator and gardener. She is a co-founder of the private residence for foreign artists in the village of Muzychi. Starting from 2018, Alevtyna acts as the UN Tolerance Ambassador in Ukraine. She is a laureate of the Kazimir Malevich Art Award (2008).

How to work with illustrated storybooks

We offer parents and teachers all the tools to work with illustrated storybooks. Choose your current role and get all the materials you need for working with children: files of illustrated storybooks for printing, an inspirational video of Mariia Proshkovska, art therapy practice scripts

Що люди кажуть
“My child used to approach creative tasks cautiously, but everything changed with Freedom Diaries. She started drawing more, making up stories, and even sharing them with us at home. Most importantly, she gained confidence in herself.”
— Maryna, mother
“Freedom Diaries is a space where children learn to understand their emotions and feel acceptance and trust. The activities combine creativity with therapeutic meaning, strengthening confidence and emotional resilience.”
— Liudmyla, psychologist
“These lessons combine art, psychology, and education, giving children a sense of importance and inspiration. Everything is thoughtfully designed with love and care. I’m happy to be part of this project.”
— Maria, teacher