50 new tracksuits for the Love Bugs in South Africa

We are delighted with these new images that our project partner “Butterfly Art Project” in South Africa.

Vrygrond is a township in Cape Town, and the everyday lives of parents and children are marked by violence, drugs and hunger. The "Love Bugs" group are children who would otherwise spend their time on the streets. Twice a week for two hours they learn about their cultural heritage in small art projects, for example, and experience peaceful cooperation in a group. They are individually supervised by art therapists. For many of the children, it is the first time they have been able to learn in a calm and protected atmosphere. Many former "Love Bugs" now go to school. Supported by the positive experiences in art therapy, parents and children recognize their possibilities and ways of developing further in order to take their future into their own hands. In addition to the 40 children in the Love Bug group, 10 more children were accepted.

All 50 children received the first school uniform of their lives: brand new tracksuits embroidered with the Ustinov Foundation logo. They wear their light blue track suits with great pride. The Peter Ustinov Foundation, the Love Bugs and the Butterfly Art Foundation say thank you! Your donation makes the successful art therapy work possible! Please continue to help to ensure the long-term sustainability of this valuable aid project.