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Echoes of Hope – Children for Children opens at AFD, Dhanmondi Jan 6
An exhibit of the Echoes of Hope – Children for Children
A Healing-Centered Fundraising Exhibition for the Children of Gaza Opens January 6
Organized by HopeWave Foundation
Alliance Française de Dhaka warmly invites you to the inauguration of Echoes of Hope – Children for Children, a healing centered fundraising exhibition organized by HopeWave Foundation in support of the children of Gaza. The exhibition will open on 6 January 2026 at 5:00 PM at La Galerie, Dhanmondi.
The exhibition showcases drawings, handwritten letters, photographs, and project documentation created by children from Ukhiya, including refugee, indigenous, and underserved communities. Through their creative expressions, these children extend messages of care, resilience, and solidarity to the children of Palestine, demonstrating a shared sense of humanity that transcends borders.
All exhibited works were developed during a three day psychosocial art campaign conducted with children in Ukhiya. The initiative highlights how creative engagement can offer a space for emotional healing while enabling children to express empathy and hope despite living with displacement and trauma.
In addition to its artistic and healing focus, the exhibition serves as a fundraising initiative for the children of Gaza. Organized in partnership with PACSOC, all contributions from the exhibition will be directed to the Owneh Initiative.
Munimah Mahreen, poet, activist, and founder of HopeWave Foundation, said “We want the world to witness how children living with unseen wounds still choose empathy over silence and hope over despair.”
About HopeWave Foundation
HopeWave Foundation works to create healing-centered, culturally grounded spaces for mental-health recovery, youth engagement, and global solidarity through arts-based and psychosocial initiatives.
Founded in July 2024, HopeWave began its journey as a community-based psychosocial support initiative, working with people affected by the July revolution, helping them process trauma, rebuild resilience, and reconnect with hope.
Date: 6–9 January 2026,
Visiting hours: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Tuesday to Friday)
Venue: La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka