I spoke with initiator and co-founder Lida Naeim-Jäggi about what this milestone means to her, to the association’s beneficiaries, and to its vision for the future.

Lida has long dreamed of helping those in need through self-expression. At countless conferences she attended, she found that while ideas and theories abounded, concrete change was often missing. Determined to act, she founded Colour of Tomorrow, supported by her husband Christian Jäggi and her daughter Sterre van Egmond.  

Through her roots to Afghanistan she got into contact with Abdul Ghafoor Arian. Together with his wife Marjan, he immediately realised the first project on May 13, 2025.  this vision became reality with the association’s first art project in Kabul: 32 female artists at the Art Academy received painting kits. It was a simple but powerful act of empowerment through art.

Since the founding of the association, the team has learned and evolved through experience. Around the first anniversary, the Board reflected deeply on the association’s direction, asking where the greatest needs lie, but also where the enthusiasm of the team resonates most strongly with participants. The shining eyes of the children made it clear where the focus must be.

That reflection also led to an important change: the association’s original name, ‘Colour of Arrival,’ became ‘Colour of Tomorrow.’ This shift symbolises a move away from focusing on the present moment of arrival toward inspiring hope and a brighter future for children. Creativity is a universal language across cultures. Art not only fosters self-expression but also sparks curiosity about other traditions and ways of creating. Especially at the pivotal stages of a child’s development and awareness, nurturing creativity is essential. 

To achieve this, Colour of Tomorrow works with short decision paths and minimal administration.