British
fashion designer Stella McCartney is partnering with 'War Child' to create
customized pieces as part of an art project which aims to raise awareness on
the subject of how children are affected by war, and is based on the current
project, 'Draw Me to Safety'. Speaking on taking part, Stella commented that
she hopes that the art project will be an eye-opening experience for young
people: "This project is about young people standing with children
affected by conflict. Children see the world with clarity and honesty. War
Child UK and I are excited to share their insights through art that will raise
awareness and encourage the world to do more to protect children from
war."
The
charity's chief executive, Rob Williams, stated that the project draws
attention to safety for those children who are stuck in difficult war
situations and don't have stability or safety in their lives: "There are
children across the world who don't know what safety means because all they
have ever seen is conflict. Draw Me to Safety is about the power of children's
voices to talk directly to the world."
Actress
Angelina Jolie is also involved in the special project, hosting the recent
Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. She said about the new
project: "These are moving examples of how children who have lost so much
see the world. I hope that this campaign will bring their world closer to us
all, and that many people will feel inspired to help protect vulnerable
children living in conflict zones."
