Sketching Smiles, Painting Hope
In war-torn Ukraine, classrooms are grappling with a severe shortage of essential art supplies. Colored pencils, paints, graphite, and books - the lifeblood of an artist's education - are becoming increasingly scarce due to Russia's invasion. It is our responsibility to take action and restore these vital resources to Ukraine's young artists. By supporting this cause, we can empower the next generation to unleash their creativity, tell their stories, and shape a brighter future for their nation through the power of art. Let us stand together in our commitment to preserving the transformative impact of art education in Ukraine.
War in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine through an ongoing war since 2014. Since two years ago, Russia has destroyed major historical and cultural sites in Ukraine, forever changing the lives of millions.
Over 3,000 school teachers have lost their jobs and cannot support their programs.
Over 3,790 schools have been destroyed since 2022.
Over 31 local art museums were destroyed during the invasion since 2022.
FRUITOLOGY
How it works
At Fruitology, we believe in the power of exchanging ideas to create a brighter future. As George Bernard Shaw once said, 'If you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.' By donating to Fruitology, you not only support the art education of Ukrainian children but also become part of a beautiful exchange. In return for your generosity, you will receive a photograph depicting young Ukrainian artists at work with their pieces. Together, we can nurture their creativity, provide hope, and share in the joy of their artistic expressions. Join us in rebuilding dreams and cultivating a fruitful future for Ukraine's budding artists.
We named ourselves fruitology as a symbol of the blooming opportunities that we place for the children of Ukraine. Our mission was to provide art materials to those in need, placing seeds of hope for the fruit of Ukraine. We hope to inspire and share local Ukrainian artists to the rest of the world.
Why?
Classrooms in Ukraine struggle to collect the basic key necessities of an artist’s education; colored pencils, paints, graphite, and books are all becoming scarce due to Russia’s invasion. This website was designed as a tool to better the classrooms of children in Ukraine. An ongoing conflict between the powers of Russia and Ukraine has been present since 2014, with recent aggressions becoming more prominent since 2022. Our mission is to provide schools with the proper art supplies that students should have in their classrooms. Kids should be able to express themselves through creating art. No student should have that freedom taken away from them. Imagine a future where young students are rendered without the proper materials to write or draw with. Creativity and passion would dwindle from a simple cause of not having the right school materials that every student would have access to. The future writers and artists of Ukraine would be lost. An entire generation is now left without the ability to create and live fully. Many Ukrainian teachers are now struggling to support their classrooms, as many schools are unable to afford basic materials. The war between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted primary education, and it is our mission to restore it. Our team collects donations from various companies and later distributes them to those in need. Our organization is non-profit.