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Creative arts organisation working with children and young people impacted by trauma and adversity. Registered charity established 1989. https://www.kazzum.org/

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Pathways Art Show β€” Kazzum Arts A vibrant showcase of artworks by young migrants across London

We have engaging arts activity packs available for any parents or school groups who visit the Pathways Art Show!

We've got printed activities available for free for any children and young people who visit the show, which explore the artwork in more depth 🎨

27.10.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Use this grounding technique for yourself or with young people to find a moment of calm amongst overwhelm πŸͺ·

26.10.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Train with Kazzum Arts β€” Kazzum Arts Kazzum provides opportunities for children and young people to explore creativity at times in their lives when they are most in need of support.

Does your organisation need training to become more trauma-informed?

We have trained many organisations in the charity, arts, and public sectors to increase their trauma awareness

Find out more about our options by licking below or emailing training(at)kazzum.org

24.10.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What do you see in this suitcase?

The students are Beormund School have turned detective this term! They found this suitcase full of clues and are busy deciphering what it could all mean...πŸ”

23.10.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you been down to the Pathways Art Show in Bethnal Green yet?

Support emerging artists from refugee and migrant backgrounds by visiting Oxford House and viewing their incredible artwork

The show is up throughout October, November and December! It's free to visit and great for all ages πŸ‘

22.10.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you to our wonderful training participants this morning.

That concludes Day 2 of our Trauma Awareness Training for individuals! Follow us for updates on upcoming training dates to be announced πŸ“£

21.10.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pathways Art Show β€” Kazzum Arts A vibrant showcase of artworks by young migrants across London

What is the Pathways Art Show? 🧑

Over the past year, young migrant artists from community groups across London have taken part in arts workshops. The Pathways Art Show is a showcase of their artwork.

Open now in Bethnal Green! Free to visit!

Find out more: www.kazzum.org/pathways-art...

15.10.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Highly recommended exhibition! Featuring artwork from super creative young people and running from 1 October to 19 December, pop in to Oxford House near Bethnal Green tube between 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday to catch this inspiring show.

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We are excited to invite you to the Pathways Art Show!

The Pathways Art Show is a showcase of artwork from the young people on our Pathways programme. The show features mixed media creative work including paintings, poetry, masks, textiles and paper marbling.

www.kazzum.org/pathways-art...

25.09.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Support for Refugees, Migrants and Asylum Seekers β€” Kazzum Arts On this page we have collated resources from across the sector which may be helpful for those that access our services.

On our Pathways programme we work with children and young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds

On this page we have collated resources from across the sector which may be helpful for those that access our services 🧑

11.09.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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About Kazzum Arts β€” Kazzum Arts We facilitate innovative, playful and multi-disciplinary projects which encourage social and reflective skills, enabling young people to foster positive relationships and experience an increased sense...

Time for a re-introduction! 🌱

We are Kazzum Arts and we use creativity to enable children and young people who have been impacted by trauma and adversity to feel seen, heard and valued.

Find out everything you need to know about our work on our website 🎈

www.kazzum.org/about-us

10.09.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's back to business as usual soon as many of our workshops start to resume after the summer break!

We are so excited to be back in workshop settings creating art with children and young people 🎨

01.09.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hugs are a great way to connect with others and boost your mental health 🌱 hug a loved one, hug a pet, or just hug yourself!

31.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trauma Awareness Training - Day 1 Kazzum Arts' distinctive training session introduces practitioners to the key principles within a trauma-informed approach.

Tickets for our Trauma Awareness training for individuals are officially on sale!

Book your spot for Day one on the 7th of October here:

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A fond farewell to Kazzum's Executive Director, Lauren Irving! β€” Kazzum Arts In July 2025 Lauren will be leaving Kazzum to take up a new role elsewhere, but before she goes we thought we would ask her to reflect on her time with the organisation and find out what she’s learnt…

What is it like being the co-CEO of a charity?

Read our blog post with Lauren Irving to find out!

28.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rights in Focus β€” Kazzum Arts These activity packs and animations were developed in response to sessions with young people at London East Alternative Provision . They aim to support children and young people’s understanding of…

How do you advocate for your human rights and the rights of others?

Our 'Rights in Focus' Guide offers an engaging and interactive way to get children and young people thinking about their human rights.

Full of info and activities, it's free to download!

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Support for Refugees, Migrants and Asylum Seekers β€” Kazzum Arts On this page we have collated resources from across the sector which may be helpful for those that access our services.

We have added more resources to our page containing support for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers πŸ’›

Check it out and share it on!

www.kazzum.org/free-resourc...

26.08.2025 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trauma Awareness Training - Day 1 Kazzum Arts' distinctive training session introduces practitioners to the key principles within a trauma-informed approach.

Our Trauma Awareness Training sessions for individuals are now open for bookings!

Day One will be on the 7th of October. Get your ticket here:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1587408444...

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Train with Kazzum Arts β€” Kazzum Arts Kazzum provides opportunities for children and young people to explore creativity at times in their lives when they are most in need of support.

We are finalising dates for our next Trauma Awareness Training for individuals, but if you can't wait, then how about booking our training for your organisation?

We offer sessions designed to meet your organisation's specific needs. Find out more and enquire here:

18.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Breathe along with the coil for a mindfulness break πŸŒ€

17.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A quote from a young person to end the week on, and to remind us why access to creativity is so important ⭐

15.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bored on the Ward β€” Kazzum Arts Our β€˜Bored on the Ward’ and β€˜Mind Off’ activity packs are filled with activities, games and creative prompts to entertain and inspire children and young people undergoing medical treatment.

Our free 'Bored on the Ward' activity packs were created to entertain children and young people in hospital, but they can be used by any child or young person πŸ’«

If you know a child or young person bored this summer, then send it their way!

14.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing creative work from the Art Stars at Beormund school! ⭐

Our Regulation project at Beormund school uses art and drama workshops to engage students in self-reflection, peer connection and confidence-building ⭐

13.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Listening Guide: Our Creative Process β€” Kazzum Arts Active Listening is a key skill that anyone can learn. It can support relationships to be built on trust and safety, and enable deeper connections to form. In a participatory arts context, Active List...

Want to know how we created our most recent online resource?

It wasn't always a straight-forward journey! We learned loads along the way, and we've written a whole blog post about how it went.

Read about our process of creating the Listening Guide here:

www.kazzum.org/news/the-lis...

12.08.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you got time in your day to move your body?

Dance it out for a boost of wellbeing!

10.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCITING! A Migrant's Guide is now available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Spanish, Farsi & Pashto for £3 per copy.⁠

Created by migrants, for migrants, the guide connects people to essential services, offers practical advice, and so much more.⁠

πŸ“©Contact migrantsguide@praxis.org.uk to order

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Refugee Week 2025 : Community as a Superpower β€” Kazzum Arts This year, Refugee Week will be marking their campaign with the phrase β€˜community as a superpower’, highlighting the ways that coming together as a community and connecting with others can be a cataly...

Community is a superpower!

Refugee Week may be over for this year, but it's core message shouldn't be forgotten 🧑 read our blog post about why community is needed now more than ever

www.kazzum.org/news/refugee...

05.08.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kazzum Arts Project - Donate now

You could enable a child to experience hope through creativity 🎨

Support our work by donating here:

04.08.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Acts of kindness for others can be beneficial to your own mental health too! Watch our short animation to find out why 🌱

03.08.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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