StoryBridge | Kids Share Workshops
Voices from the Field
What Non-Profit Organizations, Educators & Partners Say
StoryBridge and Kids Share Workshops have been shaped through long-term collaboration with schools, educators, community leaders, creative professionals, and international partners.
“This was the first time World Vision has partnered with another organization like Kids Share Workshops in our education and development work. It was a great opportunity, and we wanted to look at Kids Share’s programming to ensure it was technically sound.”
“I partnered with colleagues in World Vision from our Child Protection Sector, Education Sector, Psycho-Social Sector, Psycho-Emotional Development Sectors, and Youth Workforce Development. They all looked at the Kids Share curriculum, and we decided this was a great opportunity for us to focus and work with them.”
“We looked closely at their social and emotional aspects of learning, the self-awareness children have to manage their feelings, motivation, empathy, and even their social skills, and we saw that Kids Share’s curriculum fit right in the middle of the work we were doing.”
“So, in our partnering with the two Zambian communities at the Bimbe Primary School and the Home of Hope, the Kids Share work has been a tremendous fit.”
Voices from the Field
Rahsaan Graham
Rahsaan reflects on why the Kids Share curriculum stood out to World Vision — particularly its alignment with child protection, social-emotional learning, youth development, and education programming.
Watch Interview →Alice
Alice shares how she observed the children’s confidence grow through creative expression, problem-solving, and the empowerment that came from participating in the workshop.
Watch Interview →Kathy Chattoraj
Kathy reflects on her two-week volunteer experience with Kids Share Zambia, describing the emotional depth of the workshop and the meaningful connection formed with the children and community.
Watch Interview →Sophie Beem
Sophie shares her experience traveling with Kids Share Zambia, performing for the community, and contributing to the workshop through music, storytelling, and creative exchange.
Watch Interview →Phoebe Lutes
Phoebe reflects on the Zambia workshop celebration and the joy, creativity, and confidence she witnessed as part of the Kids Share experience at a young age.
Watch Interview →“The Togolese government just authorized visitation and activities back in the prisons. Since August, I got inspiration from your Kids Share Workshops by introducing a new approach to La Touche activities. We asked the inmates to draw and/or write their own stories, just like we learned with the Kids Share curriculum, and it was just amazing.”
“With the art supplies left from your workshop, we used crayons, which proved therapeutic. Kristina, you gave me new inspiration through your Kids Share Workshops.”
“Working with Kids Share Workshops has been one of my favorite projects that I’ve been proud to be involved in. Kristina is a talented, highly creative, and motivated person who puts her heart and soul into her work and life.”
“Working with Kids Share Workshops to design the books that children create and then receive for themselves has been one of the most amazing and joyful experiences for me. The connections made with these communities are so real.”
“Creative. Charismatic. Caring. Calm under pressure. That's Kristina in a nutshell. I worked as part of the Kids Share Workshop Zambia team on Kristina's collaboration with World Vision.”
“Kristina put together a creative, hard-working, and dedicated team that enriched the lives of children who had never experienced a workshop like this, much less had art supplies at their disposal and a book to call their own.”
“Kristina conducts herself personally and professionally with utmost integrity and compassion. She excels in public relations, rooted in her deep commitment to her vision.”
“If you want to partner with a talented artist and highly effective businesswoman, I recommend Kristina Applegate with great confidence.”
“I had the pleasure of working directly with Kristina on the Kids Share Zambia project. Being a part of such a gifted and talented team was a pure joy.”
“Kristina's professional leadership skills and detailed organizational skills made working together seamless. Working on any project with Kristina is a true gift.”
“I appreciate immensely the wonderful opportunity I was given through Kristina and Kids Share Workshops to participate in the GMCR Kids Share workshops, representing Sister Schools.”
“I was impressed by the staff, schools, and students, as well as Kristina’s expertise and gift for bringing all of us together. Keep up the good work!”
“Kristina was enthusiastic about bringing Kids Share Workshops into our rural El Roblar, San Ramon, Nicaragua community to bring a writing and art therapy workshop to the children. The children of this community need more access to the arts, and few own books. I would recommend Kristina to work with rural families in Latin America because she is passionate about creating a better future for our children and values cross-cultural connections between countries.”
Nicaragua community testimony“Kristina is a talented artist and a true leader with a unique vision for bringing about positive change and healing through the creative arts. She can inspire others and lead in such a way as to bring out the natural talents unique to each person she reaches.”
Colleague testimony“Kristina is an immensely talented artist and a tireless visionary who continually inspires those around her. Thanks to her leadership, Kids Share Workshops has grown from one woman’s dream into a strong team effort that continues to expand its reach worldwide.”
Colleague testimony“Kristina is a true visionary. Through her leadership, creative inspiration, and determination, she founded Kids Share Workshops and Publishing, a cross-cultural art program that inspires children to share their lives through art and writing.”
Colleague testimony