Open to everyone – get involved! SEE BELOW FOR FULL PROGRAMME >>>>> Join us for the launch of Cause2Create, a platform for creative people to use their talents and passions to affect real change. Expect a day of inspiring creativity, discussion and entertainment, in solidarity with the many millions of people around the globe who have made the agonising decision to leave behind their homes and livelihoods because of war, conflict and other harrowing circumstances that are completely beyond their control. Come along, have fun, get inspired, and see how everybody can do their bit to create change. The event is free to attend and will take place around various venues in Hackney Wick, London from midday until late. **SPEAKER FORUM** AT THE WHITE POST CAFE Change-makers talk about their ideas and experiences that have impacted the lives of those affected by the refugee crisis. 12.00 – “Dead Reckoning & Refugees Crossing, Changing The World One Message At A Time” Bern O’Donoghue (Visual and experiential artist) 12.45 – “Exiled: Europe’s Gay Refugees” – Shaunagh Connaire (Emmy nominated journalist and film maker) 13:30 – “Design as an agent of change” – Alice Rawsthorn (New York Times design critic) 14.30 “Emergency innovation: imaginative responses to crisis and uncertainty” Professor Aladin Aladin (senior strategic counsel for innovation to government, industry, not-for-profits) 15.15 – A Journey of Art Therapy – Jess Linton (Art Refuge UK) 16.00 – “Creating positive change through real Impact in the world.” Chrissy Levett (founder and creative director, Creative Conscience) 16.45 “Why it’s important to use creativity to help a cause in a tangible way” Joe Wade (BAFTA winning film maker and co-founder of Don’t Panic), 17.30 – “An intimate view of life in places we help and how the media portrays it” Nils O’Hara (co-founder of the World Wide Tribe) **WORKSHOPS** AT THE PLOUGH@SWAN WHARF / STOUR SPACE GALLERY Spoken word, dance and creative workshops developed by refugees and groups / people that support them. Book your FREE space here **PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTIONS** AT THE PLOUGH@SWAN WHARF / WHITE POST CAFE (Atrium) By both refugees and professional photographers providing a glimpse of the refugee journey. ***FILM SCREENINGS*** AT DAS KINO, 92 White Post Lane Award winning filmmakers share their works and experiences in our pop-up cinema. Screenings 3pm – 4.15pm – This is Exile + Q&A with Natasha Coleman (Save the Children) 4:30pm-5.15pm – Unreported World: LGTB Refugees + Q&A with filmmaker Shaunagh Connaire 5:30pm-6:30pm – Exodus + Q&A with Director Paul Glynn 7pm-8.15pm – Kids in Camps (True Vision TV) Book your free seat here **ART EXHIBITIONS** AT THE PLOUGH@SWAN WHARF / WHITE POST CAFE (Atrium) Challenging perceptions and inspiring others to get involved. **LIVE MUSIC** AT GROW HACKNEY / STOUR SPACE Musical talent from bands, artists and DJ’s. **A LEVANTINE SUPPER CLUB** AT THE PLOUGH@SWAN WHARF Prepared and served by a group of female refugees in partnership with E5 Bakehouse & The Refugee Council. Far from home, close to our hearts. advanced booking required ************************************************************************* Cause2Create is a not-for-profit organisation which brings together creative people so they can use their talents and passions to affect real change. It is a way to help creative companies and people to do more than just donate money to charity. We are hosting a number of exciting initiatives over Fri 11th & Sat 12th Nov to inspire you to come and get involved. Check out the individual event pages below. The Introduction Sessions Making a Difference (Hacks & Workshops) A Levantine Supper Club Find out more about Cause2Create here Fievent.com | Contact | Privacy | Terms