Our work is grounded in our lived experiences, involving community building and life-affirming cultural activities. We draw on our migrant identities, histories, and connections with people and places to create inclusive and impactful initiatives. We host vibrant community spaces and produce innovative arts projects for migrant and queer communities, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.

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Community building

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We actively create brave and safe spaces for co-learning and peer development, recognising everyone is an expert in their own lived experiences. By sharing essential stories and facilitating experiences that bring people together to discuss migration and combat racism, we open up new possibilities for visioning futures with justice and freedom for all.

For example, our Peer Exchange Programme (2024) engaged over 60 community members in a series of knowledge exchange and skill-sharing activities, covering topics such as trauma-informed practices, non-exploitative multicultural learning, and ecological health. Evaluations indicate that participants felt empowered and experienced significant outcomes, including building allyship and creating a learning community exploring the intersection of arts and ecology, migrant mothers' well-being, etc., thereby supporting artistic expression and enhancing community welfare.

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Life-affirming cultural work

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We create art in theatres, galleries, and unique spaces to highlight the challenges faced by many people due to inequality and injustice. Our programmes, delivered in collaboration with venues committed to social justice, facilitate knowledge sharing and address critical social justice issues. We engage in conversations and research about migrant welfare and queer experiences, thereby bringing to light the collective struggles of our communities and urging policymakers to take action.

For instance, Radio Neighbourhood (2020-ongoing), our PHF Ideas and Pioneers Fund awarded project, brings together people from diverse social classes and cultural backgrounds through a series of public performances. This initiative has reduced isolation and fostered a sense of connection in the (post-)pandemic world. It has increased understanding of migrant experiences and respect for diverse voices in our society. Evaluations reveal that audience members have changed their perceptions of their neighbours, leading to an increased sense of gratitude, compassion for self and others, and creating safer and more inclusive living environments.

We are committed to fostering sustainable change by building networks, growing leadership, and exploring community dynamics. We create a movement that makes a difference by promoting awareness, confidence, resources, and allyship. By doing so, we aim to grow a resilient community capable of driving social change and ensuring justice and equity for all.