In Place of War
The University of Manchester
Who would you like to contact?
Professor James Thomson
Professor, Academic Lead
James.thompson@manchester.ac.uk
Problem
Conflict and climate impacts on communities; the role of arts in places of conflict.
Solution
In Place of War is a global organisation that uses artistic creativity in places impacted by conflict and climate change as a tool for positive change. We enable grassroots change-makers in music, theatre and across the arts to transform cultures of violence and suffering into hope, opportunity and freedom. In Place of War started in 2004 as a research project at the University of Manchester. Initial research findings spurred practical projects and programming. Twenty years later, In Place of War works with a change-maker network of 130 creative organisations across 30 countries, all making lasting change in their communities.
Sustainable Development Goals addressed
Some facts:
The IpoW changemaker network is made up of over 100 change-makers from 30 countries across Africa, South America, The Middle East and Europe. Our change-makers are artists, activists, community leaders and cultural leaders, all working to create change lasting in their local communities though art and culture.
Website
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RoundView (stewarded by ThinkingWare CIC)
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Ketso
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Affempreneurs
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