In a touching effort to help refugee children of Jodhpur find joy and healing through creativity, the Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation recently hosted a vibrant art camp in Gangana village. More than 200 Pakistani Hindu refugee children living in the area joined the event, filling the space with colour, laughter, and imagination.

Each child received five drawing books, two sets of colours, and other sketching materials to explore their creativity freely. The camp wasn’t just about making art, it was also about giving these young souls, many of whom have endured trauma and displacement, a safe and happy space to express themselves.

“These children have seen trauma and instability from a very young age. Art becomes a gentle, healing language for them,” said Swati Goel Sharma, the founder of Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation. “Our camp was not just about colours on paper, but also about bringing colour to their lives.” she added.

The Foundation runs a full-time education centre in the colony that not only supports academic learning but also offers training in martial arts and provides nutritious sattvik meals. The drawing camp is one of many efforts to help refugee children grow with confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging.

During the camp, volunteers guided the children as they created artwork around themes like Bharat (India), family, and nature, encouraging them to reconnect with their roots and values while nurturing their inner spark.