Mozhgan is a young mother, professional artist and interior designer seeking sanctuary in Northern Ireland with her daughter.
Mozhgan through Beyond Skin and friends is getting support to utilise her creative skills and deal with the trauma of having to leave so much behind in Iran to ensure she and her daughter were safe and free from oppression.

In June Mozhgan had her first art exhibition at Flowerfield Arts Centre attended by VIPs and she was special guest speaker at Queens Film Theatre Iranian women in film series.

 Mozhgan has also been invited to be guest artist in residence at Under The Drum Festival.

The Vault Belfast and other art studios have also offered Mozghan space to paint.

Mozhgan is also supported by our friends at Ballywillian Presbyterian and Portrush Baptist Churches and groups working with us. The business community have also been helping and a director of a music organisation donated an iPad to Mozhgan for graphic design skills.  Beyond Skin's principal funder for our programme helping artists who come to our shores for sanctuary is the Arts Council NI. This is complemented by investment from businesses, foundations, film and music stars and other kind souls.

Even though dealing with all the stress around her situation, Mozhgan has been using her skills to help others. Teaching children art and painting rooms for children's activities. 

This collective support is not just about helping one Mother and daughter, our collective support symbolizes that every vulnerable person matters.

We also reached out to our friends in the arts sectors to help support Mozhgan