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🌿 Join the Home of Hope community today🌿 Since launching just over a month ago, we have gained over 75 new members from more than 25 different countries. Do you want to be a part of the community? 🌍 Home of Hope is a space for collective sharing, learning, and solidarity — bringing together artists, cultural workers, researchers, community leaders, and peacebuilders from around the world. 👉 Join our WhatsApp Community now! 🔗 Link in bio Once you’re in, you can explore and engage with our four core channels: 🎨 Creative Approaches – share practices, tools & ideas ❤️ Care & Well-being – hold space, reflect & support 🚀 Opportunities – discover collaborations, funding & events 🤝 Networking – meet like-minded people and find new connections 📚 You’ll also find our Resource Hub linked in the group announcements — a growing collection of insights on arts, culture, and conflict transformation. 💬 This is more than a platform — it’s a living, evolving community built on: ✨ Connection 🤝 Co-creation 🌱 Peer learning 🌍 Solidarity We invite you to be part of this journey — share your voice, exchange knowledge, and help shape a space rooted in care and creativity. 💛 Join us today and start weaving hope together. #HomeOfHope #ICAF2026 #CommunityArts #CreativeSolidarity #ImpactCreateHope #ArtForSocialChange #Peacebuilding #CreativeCommunities

📣 Solidarity Loom – Session 4 is Happening May 15 📣 As part of our Solidarity Loom: Weaving a Global Network of Engaged Creatives in a World of Rising Authoritarianism series, we invite you to join this important global conversation on the realities faced by artists and cultural workers at risk around the world. 🌍✨ 📅 May 15 🕒 11 AM EST | 5 PM CET | 6 PM EAT | 8:30 PM IST 🎤 Featuring: 🔹 Julie Trébault – Artists at Risk Connection 🔹 Alvin Starks – Borealis Philanthropy 🔹 Tania Bruguera – internationally renowned artist & activist 🔹 Majed Sawalha – The Palestinian House of Friendship 💬 Together, we’ll reflect on: ⚠️ The growing pressures facing artists and cultural practitioners globally 🤝 How systems of support and protection can be strengthened 🌱 Inspiring examples of solidarity, resilience, and creative resistance ✨ Expect thoughtful dialogue, audience Q&A, shared reflection, and meaningful exchange across regions and disciplines. Co-convened by @atriskartists and the Program in Peacebuilding and the Arts at @brandeisuniversity , this session is part of a growing movement exploring how arts and culture can challenge authoritarianism and build more just and inclusive futures. 📃 The event agenda is now online on our website! 📣 Invite your friends, colleagues, and networks — and help us weave solidarity across borders, thread by thread. 🔗 Registration & more info: link ib bio #SolidarityLoom #ArtistsAtRisk #CreativeResistance #ArtAndDemocracy #ImpactCreateHope #GlobalSolidarity #Peacebuilding #Artivism #CulturalResistance

🚨🧶 Happening Soon! Solidarity Loom - Session 4 | Artists at Risk 🧶🚨 As part of our Solidarity Loom: Weaving a Global Network of Engaged Creatives in a World of Rising Authoritarianism series, we invite you to join our upcoming session focused on the realities faced by artists and cultural workers at risk around the world. 📅 May 15 🕒 11 AM EST | 5 PM CET | 6 PM EAT | 8:30 PM IST In a rapidly shifting global context, this session brings together leading voices from the fields of artistic freedom, philanthropy, and socially engaged art to reflect on the pressures shaping their work—and how we can collectively respond. 🎤 Featuring speakers: 🔹 Julie Trébault (Artists at Risk Connection) – advancing global support for at-risk artists 🔹 Alvin starks (Borealis Philanthropy) – championing equity, movement building, and transformative philanthropy 🔹 Tania Bruguera – internationally renowned artist and activist exploring political power and civic engagement 🔹 Majed Sawalha (The Palestinian House of Friendship) – community-based cultural practitioner 💬 Together, we will explore: ✅ Where practitioners are experiencing the greatest pressures and risks today—and how these are evolving ✅ What needs to change in systems of support and protection to strengthen solidarity and response ✅ Promising examples of progress and innovation—and what can be scaled or replicated The session will include audience Q&A, shared reflection, and closing insights from speakers. Co-convened by @atriskartists and the Program in Peacebuilding and the Arts at @brandeisuniversity , this gathering is part of a growing global conversation—bringing together diverse voices to explore how cultural work can challenge authoritarianism and foster more just, inclusive futures. ✨ Invite your network & join us as we continue to weave connections, share strategies, and strengthen collective resilience—thread by thread. 📃 Event's agenda is online now 🔗 For more information and registration; link in bio #SolidarityLoom #GenderAndAuthoritarianism #CreativeResistance #ArtAndDemocracy #ImpactCreateHope #GlobalDialogue #Peacebuilding #ArtistsAtRisk

📊✨ IMPACT 2025 Activity Report is Now Live! ✨📊 We’re excited to share that IMPACT’s 2025 Activity Report is now available on our website! 🌍 Over the past year, we’ve worked alongside incredible partners, artists, and communities to: 🎨 Advance creative approaches to peacebuilding 🤝 Strengthen global collaborations and networks 🌱 Support initiatives focused on human rights, social justice, and conflict transformation 💡 This report captures the stories, impact, and learning behind our work — highlighting the people and projects shaping a more just and peaceful world through art and culture. 📖 Dive into the report to explore: ✨ Key achievements & milestones 🌍 Global partnerships 🎭 Inspiring projects and initiatives 📚 Insights and reflections from the year 📣 Read it, share it, and be part of the journey forward! 🔗 Access the full report on our website; link in bio #ImpactCreateHope #AnnualReport #ArtForChange #Peacebuilding #CreativeSolidarity #GlobalImpact #SocialJustice #IMPACT2025

🚨🧶 Happening Soon! Solidarity Loom – Session 3 🧶🚨 The countdown is on — don’t miss our upcoming Solidarity Loom session on April 16! ✨ 🔍 Theme: Gender and Authoritarianism Join us as we unpack how gender, patriarchy, and LGBTQ+ perspectives shape and challenge authoritarian systems — inspired by insights from the Othering & Belonging Institute’s En)gendering Authoritarianism report. 🎙️ Led by: 🎓 Program in Peacebuilding and the Arts at Brandeis University 🎭 DAH Theatre 📅 April 16 🕒 11 AM EST | 12 PM BRT | 5 PM CET | 4 PM WAT | 6 PM EAT | 6 PM AST | 8:30 PM IST 💬 Expect powerful dialogue, shared experiences, and creative approaches to navigating complex realities. 📣 Last call to register! Invite your friends, colleagues, and networks — let’s make this a truly global conversation 🌍 📃 Event's agenda is online now 🔗 Register now; link in bio #SolidarityLoom #GenderAndAuthoritarianism #CreativeResistance #ArtAndDemocracy #ImpactCreateHope #GlobalDialogue #Peacebuilding #JoinUs

🎨🌍 Art is reshaping the narrative 🌍🎨 At the Salzburg Global Weekend, artistic exhibitions, music, and creative expression took center stage — offering a powerful reminder that Africa cannot be reduced to a single story. ✨ Across the continent, artists and cultural voices are sharing rich, diverse, and deeply human narratives that challenge stereotypes and invite the world to truly listen. 🎶 Through music 🖌️ Through visual art 📖 Through storytelling …they are reclaiming space, expressing identity on their own terms, and shaping a more inclusive global conversation. 💭 This raises important questions: 👉 Can we understand Africa’s potential without engaging with its creative voices? 👉 How can art and culture challenge outdated narratives and open new pathways for connection? 🌱 One thing is clear — art is not just expression, it’s transformation. 📣 Read, reflect, and share this inspiring perspective with your network. Let’s amplify the voices shaping a more nuanced and connected world. 🔗 link in bio #ArtForChange #AfricanVoices #CulturalNarratives #CreativeResistance #GlobalDialogue #ImpactCreateHope #StorytellingMatters

📱🏡 Home of Hope is LIVE! Join Our Community Today 🏡📱 We’re thrilled to officially launch the Home of Hope Platform — now live alongside the International Community Arts Festival in Rotterdam! ✨ 🌍 Home of Hope is a space for collective sharing, learning, and solidarity — bringing together artists, cultural workers, researchers, community leaders, and peacebuilders from around the world. 👉 Join our WhatsApp Community now! 🔗 link in bio Once you’re in, you can explore and engage with our three core channels: 🎨 Creative Approaches – share practices, tools & ideas ❤️ Care & Well-being – hold space, reflect & support 🚀 Opportunities – discover collaborations, funding & events 📚 You’ll also find our Resource Hub linked in the group announcements — a growing collection of insights on arts, culture, and conflict transformation. 🔗 Link in bio 💬 This is more than a platform — it’s a living, evolving community built on: ✨ Connection 🤝 Co-creation 🌱 Peer learning 🌍 Solidarity We invite you to be part of this journey — share your voice, exchange knowledge, and help shape a space rooted in care and creativity. 💛 Join us today and start weaving hope together. #HomeOfHope #CreativeSolidarity #GlobalCommunity #ImpactCreateHope #CommunityArts ArtForChange Peacebuilding WhatsAppCommunity Art by @samyaarif

⏳🧶 Just Around the Corner! Solidarity Loom – Session 3 🧶⏳ Don’t miss our upcoming Solidarity Loom session happening soon! ✨ 🔍 Theme: Gender and Authoritarianism Together, we’ll explore how gender, patriarchy, and LGBTQ+ perspectives shape and challenge authoritarian systems — drawing on insights from the Othering & Belonging Institute’s En)gendering Authoritarianism report. 🎙️ Led by: 🎓 Program in Peacebuilding and the Arts at Brandeis University 🎭 DAH Theatre 📅 April 16 🕒 11 AM EST | 12 PM BRT | 5 PM CET | 4 PM WAT | 6 PM EAT | 6 PM AST | 8:30 PM IST 💬 Expect powerful dialogue, shared experiences, and creative approaches to understanding and transforming complex realities. 📣 This is your reminder to join us — and bring your network along! Invite your colleagues, friends, and collaborators to be part of this important conversation 🌍 🔗 Register now ; link in bio #SolidarityLoom #GenderAndAuthoritarianism #CreativeResistance #ArtAndDemocracy #ImpactCreateHope #GlobalDialogue #Peacebuilding #ShareTheConversation

🌍🏡 Home of Hope is Launched! 🏡🌍 This past weekend at the International Community Arts Festival in Rotterdam - @icaf.rotterdam -, we proudly launched IMPACT’s Home of Hope platform ✨ A huge thank you to the ICAF team for creating the space for this launch, and to everyone who joined our workshop and contributed their energy, ideas, and presence 💛 🌱 Through our three core pillars: 🎨 Creative Approaches 🚀 Opportunities ❤️ Care, Well-being & Solidarity We experienced moments of meaningful connection, playfulness, and thought-provoking dialogue that truly brought Home of Hope to life. 🤝 But this is just the beginning. We invite you to continue this journey with us through the Home of Hope platform — a space for collective sharing, learning, and global solidarity among artists, cultural workers, researchers, and peacebuilders. 📱 Join our WhatsApp Community 📚 Explore our Resource Hub ✨ Let’s keep building a thriving community rooted in: 💬 Co-creation 🌍 Connection 🌱 Peer learning 🤝 Solidarity 📸 Swipe through to relive some special moments from the launch — and join us in shaping what comes next! 🔗 Know more about Hope Of Hope and check our resources; link in bio #HomeOfHope #ICAF2026 #ImpactCreateHope #CreativeSolidarity #CommunityArts #ArtForChange #GlobalCommunity #Peacebuilding

🌐🧶 Solidarity Loom – Session 3 is Coming Up! 🧶🌐 The journey continues! Join us for the third session of Solidarity Loom, where we explore critical questions at the intersection of gender, power, and authoritarianism. ✨ 🔍 Session Theme: Gender and Authoritarianism This session draws on insights from the Othering & Belonging Institute’s En)gendering Authoritarianism report to unpack: ⚖️ Gender and patriarchy within authoritarian systems 🌈 LGBTQ+ perspectives and resistance 🧩 How culture shapes and challenges power 🎙️ Led by: 🎓 Program in Peacebuilding and the Arts at Brandeis University 🎭 DAH Theatre 📅 April 16 🕒 11 AM EST | 12 PM BRT | 5 PM CET | 4 PM WAT | 6 PM EAT | 6 PM AST | 8:30 PM IST 💬 Expect a powerful exchange of ideas, lived experiences, and creative approaches to navigating and transforming complex realities. 📣 Don’t miss it — and don’t come alone! Invite your friends, colleagues, and networks to join the conversation and help us weave solidarity across borders. 🔗 Register now ; link in bio #SolidarityLoom #GenderAndPower #CreativeResistance #ArtAndDemocracy #ImpactCreateHope #GlobalDialogue #Peacebuilding #ShareTheConversation

🌐🧶 Solidarity Loom Report Now Online! 🧶🌐 Missed our Solidarity Loom session in February — or want to revisit the conversation? We’ve got great news! ✨ 📃 The report and highlights are now available on our website for you to explore, reflect, and share. 💡 This session, Arts, Culture, and Democracy: Understanding Global Authoritarianism, brought together powerful insights on: 🧩 Systems and frameworks shaping authoritarianism 🎭 The role of arts and culture in democratic renewal 🤝 Building bridges and collective strategies for change 🌍 Whether you joined us live or are tuning in for the first time, this is a chance to engage with inspiring ideas and global perspectives. 📣 Watch it, share it, and spark the conversation in your networks! 🔗 Visit our website to access the full session; link in bio #SolidarityLoom #ArtAndDemocracy #CreativeResistance #ImpactCreateHope #GlobalDialogue #Peacebuilding #WatchAndShare

✨ My animated logo design for the newly launched platform Home of Hope—an inspiring initiative by @impactartorg —emerged from a collaboration that began years ago. I was first connected to Rosanna Lewis in 2018 in Brussels while representing the British Council at the European Development Days. Over time, that connection grew into meaningful collaborations, including participating as an artist and facilitator in Impact’s global virtual gatherings focused on conflict transformation and addressing gender-based violence. Those spaces—filled with people from across the world sharing stories, art, and lived experiences—shaped the spirit of this project. The brief was to create a logo that reflects a boundless community rooted in learning, sharing, and solidarity—something both static and animated, vibrant, and open to interpretation. The final design centers on a window/door frame—symbolizing openness and possibility—surrounded by layered elements: two intertwined hands for solidarity and protest, birds for freedom and fragility, flames for unity and rebirth, and natural motifs like fish, a sunflower sun, stars, and the sea. Together, they express hope, diversity, and interconnectedness. Home of Hope is a global platform for artists, cultural workers, researchers, and peacebuilders to connect, collaborate, and learn. Through its WhatsApp community, members exchange ideas, resources, and support—while a growing open-source Resource Hub offers access to research, opportunities, and creative work across arts, culture, and conflict transformation. Officially launching at the @icaf.rotterdam (International Community Arts Festival) in Netherlands on Saturday 28th March 2026, the initiative reflects Impact’s commitment to building inclusive, safe, and creative spaces for dialogue, solidarity, and social change. @impactartorg is a diverse global organization, advocating for arts and culture to transform conflict and build more creative and just societies. Learn more: impactart.org/hoh/ #impact #homeofhope #logo #logodesign #community