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What is Yellow vs. Blue?

Yellow vs. Blue provides a creative space for youth and adults from all around the globe to promote their mental health and wellbeing through various mediums such as art, writing, filming, theatre, intercultural exchanges and retreats. Our aim is to support and encourage them to express themselves and explore their emotions in a safe and nurturing environment.


Our Vision is to have a global society free of suicidal thoughts, where reflection, safety and wellbeing takes the lead.


Why the name 'Yellow vs. Blue'?

''Yellow vs. Blue'' was born from the connection with the story and art of Vincent van Gogh. As Shrouk Hussien, (YVB founder) explored his paintings, especially 'The Starry Night', one of his last works, she was moved by his use of colors and the emotions behind them. Van Gogh used yellow and blue not just as shades, but as symbols. After reading his letters to his brother Theo made her feel how deeply he struggled between these two worlds. After research, she found that yellow representing 'sunlight, hope, and new beginnings', blue reflecting sadness, dark thoughts, and depression.


That’s why she chose the name Yellow vs. Blue, as it represents the constant dialogue between light and darkness, hope and despair, and the human effort to let the yellow overcome the blue.

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''My experience was absolutely life-changing. From the minute I arrived, I learned so much about myself and how capable I am of showcasing my stories, and for the first time, I explored using creativity as a means of self-preservation, to tell my truth, but also to protect myself within what feels comfortable. I learned about different cultures, different communities, and the types of oppression faced by people around the world. Art of Change helped me understand that my emotions are not something to look down on, they’re a strength I can use. I’m now bringing this learning into my local community through shared dinners where we talk openly about mental health, art, and using our voices to tell our stories.''

Abi from Ireland (Art of Change 2024 Alumni)

''it’s been hard to talk about my experience, words just aren’t enough to describe it, I came back full of inspiration and hope. I decided to focus on healing through movement and to share that with my community, I’m extremely grateful for everything I’ve been through and for what Utoya and those people gave me. It’s something you simply can’t put into words.''

Tamusi from Georgia (Art of Change 2024 Alumni)

''This was my first time ever traveling, and I can say this experience was the highlight of my year. One of the most powerful moments was performing the Theatre of the Oppressed, it wasn’t just acting, it was reliving our experiences, facing our fears, and finding a way to push through them. We weren’t creating art for the sake of art, we were creating change. I’m bringing what I learned back to Tunisia, where I’ll use painting as a tool to overcome grief and create a safe space for healing and connection. The program taught me that real change starts and grows with connection, with being brave enough to share your story, and to find strength in vulnerability.''

Rihab from Tunisia (Art of Change 2024 Alumni)

''Facilitation Tactics is one of the best trainings I have ever attended, and the reason why I think so is that it was very interactive with little theoretical and reading materials. I learnt through our discussions and your feedback much more than I could have learnt through readings.''

Ahmed from Egypt (Facilitation Tactics Alumni)

''Through the facilitation training, I learned about facilitation tools, skills and strategies but also to recognize difficult situations that might happen during a group session and how to deal with them (eg. when a participant start to take over the discussion or feels overwhelmed; when there's a conflict among the group etc.). I learned the importance of being empathetic, of giving follow-up questions and summarizing when needed after a discussion. From a personal level I think that this training helped me to be more confident, fearless and less shy, so I can say that I feel a different person now.''

Elisabetta from Italy (Facilitation Tactics Alumni)

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