New stretch target
The more money raised, the more books I can print and distribute. £450 will print 200 books, if more is raised I can offer books out nationally.
We are raising money to fund production and printing of Ukrainian yoga picture books for children who have come to the UK from Ukraine.
by Maria Oliver in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
The more money raised, the more books I can print and distribute. £450 will print 200 books, if more is raised I can offer books out nationally.
I'm a yoga teacher trying to make a difference. In 2021 I self-published a yoga adventure story to help children's mental health and wellbeing. It makes yoga accessible and fun, gives children the chance to direct the story and make choices, and includes breathing techniques and positive affirmations. I've had fantastic feedback from children and their parents/carers about how it has helped them.
When the news broke about Russia invading Ukraine, I felt powerless. I wanted to work with my local community to help. I organised a raffle working with local businesses, and raised over £2,000 which was divided between a number of charities. I also shared my audiobook of children's relaxation scripts with activists to support children in Ukraine sheltering from bombs.
When refugees started arriving in our local community, I wondered what else I could do. We couldn't host any families so I have paid a young Ukrainian man to translate my yoga adventure into Ukrainian. It's very nearly ready to publish! I am exploring how best to distribute the book to local families and schools who have welcomed Ukrainian children.
By contributing to this crowdfunder, you are allowing me to pay for a cost effective print run at a local printing company (Hemel Creative Print). I can then distribute free or low cost copies of my yoga adventure story in Ukrainian. Even better, I can include English copies of my book to help with children's language studies.
Yoga is a great way to learn a language, as you're moving your body as well as learning new words. Yoga is also brilliant for helping with physical and mental health issues. It is non-competitive, therapeutic, and is all about making you feel good inside. I hope I can use this crowdfunding to share my yoga stories with children who need them, and make them feel welcome in the UK after what they have been through to get here.
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