This March, we’re focusing on the experiences of women who have experienced homelessness in Liverpool. In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, we’ve been holding discussion groups, creative workshops and working in partnership with homelessness services to ensure that women’s voices are at the centre of our work.
Our events for International Women’s Day aim to raise awareness of the challenges faced by women experiencing homelessness, while creating space for meaningful conversations. These events offer women with lived experience the opportunity to share their stories, connect with others, and help shape the narrative around women’s homelessness.
Join us this March to listen, learn, and help bring women’s homelessness to the centre of the conversation in Liverpool.
Please note all our events are inclusive, and when we use the word “women,” we recognise and welcome trans and non-binary individuals. We aim to create a welcoming environment, and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at our events.
Monday 3rd March, 18:30
Candle lit vigil at St Georges Hall
Join us for a candlelit vigil at St George’s Hall as we honour the lives of women who have died and stand in solidarity with those still facing homelessness. Together, we will light up St George’s Hall in purple as a symbol of remembrance and hope.
Tuesday 4th March, 18:00-22:00
Tokyo Godfathers + Panel Discussion at FACT
Join us for an evening of film and discussion to raise awareness of women’s homelessness in Liverpool. The event features a panel discussion with experts from The Whitechapel Centre, Red Umbrella, and Liverpool Hope University, followed by a screening of Tokyo Godfathers, a heartbreaking, hilarious, and highly original film that follows the stories of three homeless people in modern-day Tokyo. All profits will support Red Umbrella, a project supporting those involved in sex work or experiencing sexual exploitation. Free tickets are available for individuals with lived experience of homelessness.
Thursday 6th March, 13:00-15:00
Collage Workshop with Liverpool Community Print Station at Metal
Join Rhonda from the Liverpool Community Print Station for an afternoon of collage-making at Metal, Edge Hill Station. This free workshop is open to all women with lived experience of homelessness and offers a friendly space to explore new ideas and meet others. No experience is needed—just come along and have a go. You’ll have the chance to create something personal, connect with others, and enjoy a relaxed and supportive session.
Friday 7th March
Community Dinner at St Brides Church
We will be inviting women from hostels across Liverpool to join us for a community dinner. This free event will be a chance to meet others, enjoy a meal, and take part in activities. There will be bingo, music, and scouse made by Indigo Cafe. All guests who attend will receive a gift bag as a thank you for joining us.
Wednesday 5th March – Sunday 9th March
Women + Homelessness at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church
We’re hosting a multi-day event at the Bombed Out Church, featuring a powerful collection of stories, installations, and photography from women with lived experience of homelessness. This event provides a chance to engage with these personal narratives through art and audio, highlighting resilience and community. Through this event we hope to create a space for stories to be shared an opportunity for connection, reflection, and understanding. Join us to experience these stories, amplify voices, and help build a sense of community.
More information and our event socials
Our ‘Women and Homelessness’ was produced for us by Alex Scott-Heyes (she/her) in 2021 and is available in a condensed form in the zine or in full here on the website.
Check out our International Women’s Day playlist created by women who have lived through homelessness in Liverpool.
And finally, follow what we are up to and let us know what YOU are up to via our event Instagram account…
