Productions
Empower Women for Change
A project combining organisational development with participatory learning, creating strategy, governance and systems that are directly informed by the voices of the women the organisation supports.
Stable, sustainable, empowering development
This project is about strengthening Empower Women for Change in a way that is both strategic and grounded in lived experience.
In a year-long project Theatre of the Oppressed Scotland will work directly with women through facilitated workshops, using creative and participatory methods to explore lived experience, wellbeing and leadership. This allows us to capture deeper insight and translate that into meaningful learning and reporting.
By the end of the project, the organisation will have a clear strategic direction, stronger governance, improved ability to evidence impact, and a more sustainable model for growth.
Meet Empower Women for Change
“Rather than just building systems in isolation, we’re ensuring that monitoring, evaluation and strategy are rooted in real experience, which strengthens both impact and future funding potential.” Khaleda Noon
Impact of this project so far
The first phase of the Upside Voices partnership has demonstrated the significant value of participatory arts approaches in creating spaces for connection, reflection, healing and collective analysis.
Across Glasgow and Dundee, participants engaged courageously with complex and emotionally difficult themes while building trust, confidence and solidarity.
Participants repeatedly articulated the importance of being heard, recognised and connected.
The work has already demonstrated the potential to:
Reduce isolation
Strengthen peer connection
Build confidence
Generate critical insight into systems and services
Create opportunities for collective voice and influence