Our Mission

Our Mission

We are working to generate creative encounters for children with long term health conditions to improve wellbeing and creativity.

Our Vision

An Ireland, where all children are connected to their creative powers so they can live life to the full.

A young boy painting a wooden bird

Our Values

Children who take part can be connected with our regular community and online workshops — in a local venue or from home — so their creative journey continues beyond the hospital.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Putting all children at the heart of what we do

We believe that every child is inherently creative. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy underpins all of our work. We are committed to providing safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. We support all children and young people living with long-term health conditions – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in accessing creative encounters and improving their wellbeing.

 

Image of a Helium Arts participant's shadow interacting with some shadow puppetry