All kids have dreams.

The dehumanizing experience of becoming a refugee can make one lose their hopes and dreams. As we are writing this now, millions of children around the world are displaced and living in inhumane conditions, not because they chose to, but because it’s the reality of where they’re from. Back home, many of these kids had passions and hobbys, just like us. Once they become refugees, those things stop becoming a priority. We as Swiss children cannot stop wars from occurring or human rights from being violated, but can we implement a system to make children feel seen and connect with others who have similar passions, interests and stories?

In a world full of chaos and conflict we lack dreamers, the ones who’s ideas will make a change.

Once they arrive in a safe environment, society chooses to give them a home, food, school, family, and safety. But dreams and ambitions are usually put last or forgotten. Humanity is more than survival, more than just existence. Children thrive when they get to express themselves through doing what they love. That’s what makes us human.

We want to give their ambitions a real chance, so their future holds just as many opportunities as that of a Swiss child. That’s our goal. Our solution? HUMaiN.