From Struggle to Survival

A women-only participatory workshop facilitated by Dr Manal Ahmed of WeAreTheTree.org for International Women's Day 2026

This workshop brings together women living with different forms of struggle — war and displacement, poverty and insecurity, caring responsibilities and ill health, racism and exclusion.

By hearing each other's stories, we uncover shared themes, strengthen understanding, and imagine practical ways to cope, connect, and create a culture of peace. After the workshop you are warmly invited to stay and contribute to collaborative art-making and gathering statements of peace and community.

These contributions will be installed around the walls of The Studio. From 12.00–2.00 the Studio is open to the public.

We will have some potted peace lilies to take away and nurture through the summer, with the intention of bringing them back for Peace.