Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees (KEPYR) is a grassroots organization of family entertainment professionals that rallies the global kids' entertainment community and its audiences in support of UNICEF’s vital and heroic work addressing the worst worldwide child refugee crisis in over 70 years. Our community spans five continents and includes employees of such well-known companies as Mattel, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Disney, Dreamworks, Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., Hasbro, Blizzard Entertainment, Scholastic Entertainment, DC Comics, and Animation Magazine, as well as scores of independent production companies and individuals in children’s media, their friends and fans of their work.
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Juliette Rogasik is such a talent and has a massive heart. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be forced to leave your home and everything you know - especially for a young child. It’s always lovely to be able to support a worthwhile project with some pro bono consultancy and this is such as worthwhile project. So, if you’re looking for a Christmas present that makes you feel good this book is it. 10% of all money raised is going to KEPYR
Hot off the presses! "Fledgling" by KEPYR board member Juliette Rogasik is a "charming, universal, and deeply human"* new picture book for 5-8 year olds about a refugee child who discovers a lost and frail young bird. 10% of all proceeds from sales will go to support KEPYR's work. A memorable, meaningful gift for a child you know or a local public or school library! Available now at www.kepyr.org *Mike Luzzi, children's media Director and Producer #ALLchildrenareourbusiness #kidsbooks #makeanimpact #refugeecrisis #refugeesupport #kidsmedia #holidaydonation
When "forcibly displaced" simply means "abducted". Two stories. #displacedchildren #allchildrenareourbusiness #childrensafety #humanrights
Renowned actor, entertainer and singer Ash Chandler uses his talents and voice on behalf of children in his poem, “The Game.” This heartrending piece with art by Shana Koenig highlights the futility and true cost of war as it strips away the lives, dreams and human rights of those it harms the most: our children. The kids entertainment community gathers at KEPYR.org, our industry’s grassroots organization in support of the world’s 50 million forcibly displaced children. #ALLchildrenareourbusiness #kidsmediaissteppingup #refugeechildren #refugeesupport
Once a child refugee herself, Estefania Rebellon turned her experience and resilience into a powerful force for change: her “mobile school” goes from shelter to shelter providing education for kids living in limbo at the US-Mexico border after being forced to flee their homes. Learn more about the Central American refugee crisis at kepyr.org. #ALLchildrenareourbusiness #refugeechildren #supportrefugees #kidsmedia https://lnkd.in/eEHKBymY
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Comparto el trabajo de un año. ¡Gracias a quienes nos apoyaron con tiempo y recursos, y al gran equipo que hace esto posible!
One of PlayOnside‘s goals is to foster friendship between Burmese refugee children and local Thai children. Another goal? To fight stress, fear and hopelessness in children forced to flee home to an uncertain future. That's the #powerofplay. #ALLchildrenareourbusiness #kidsentertainment #refugeechildren
The White House has announced the USA will admit up to 125,000 refugees in 2025! This life-saving decision could mark the highest number of admissions in over 20 years. More families in danger will find safety, more children will reunite with their parents, and more teens can dream of their future. #hopeforkids #refugeesupport #youngrefugees #refugees #refugeeaid
Like 500 thousand other Rohingya children, 11-year-old Rubena escaped brutal ethnic cleansing in her home country of Myanmar. Thanks to UNICEF, Rubena and her cousin have found shelter and hope amid unfathomable realities, but as they cling to childhood, we can be their hope to bloom. Find out how at kepyr.org. ALL Children Are Our Business #kidsmedia #refugeecrisis #savechildren #makeanimpact #entertainmentindustry
Inspiring and full of hope. A simple community effort to help heal refugee children through the power of music. Find out more about the Syrian refugee crisis and how it is affecting children at kepyr.org #refugeechildren #refugeesupport #kidsmedia CBC https://lnkd.in/eS9D8mvu