Refugee Week 2026: Courage
Inspired by the lives and experiences of people seeking sanctuary, Refugee Week 2026 invites us to explore the theme of Courage.
For refugees around the world, courage is often a daily necessity. It is the courage to face unknown journeys, learn new languages, navigate unfamiliar systems, or simply to wake up each morning and step into an uncertain world.
Courage isn’t always loud or bold. It can be found in simple acts: opening your door to a neighbour, trying new food, reading a book, or watching a film that changes your view of the world. It can be speaking up, asking for help, sharing your story – or simply having the courage to be yourself.
Once again, we are hosting the exhibition in libraries across the Bradford District and we’d love your school to get involved!
To get involved:
What: Students can create their art work on the theme ‘Courage’ using any medium (e.g. paint, pencils, pastels, crayons, collage) on A3 or A4 paper. Please submit no more than 20 pieces per school. The work will be collected from you on Monday 8th June.
Where: Work will be exhibited in 10 libraries across the Bradford District. An online exhibition will also be put together and shared with you.
Looking for inspiration? What does Courage mean to you? Quentin Blake has illustrated this year’s Simple Acts. You can also find posters and images to download here .
Pupils’ work from previous years…
2025: ‘Community as a Superpower’
2024: ‘Our Home’
2023: ‘Compassion’
2022: ‘Healing’
