Creativity Conquers Conflict
In Place of War is a global organisation that uses 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 a culture of violence and suffering into hope, opportunity and freedom.
Our Film
Our changemaker network is made up of over 100 change-makers from 26 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.
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Uganda
South Sudan
Kenya
Tanzania
Zambia
Democratic Republic of Congo
Egypt
Morocco
Tunisia
Algeria
Lebanon
Jordan
Israel / Palestine
Venezuela
Colombia
Brazil
EL Salvador
India
Cambodia
Bosnia
Greece
Sweden
Germany
UK
News / stories
Current Projects
“
I am a huge supporter of In Place of War. From the role music and the arts had in the struggle to end Apartheid, to the healing power of resistance theatre in Palestine, art and culture should never be underestimated as a driver of change.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu
PARTNERS , BOARD & FELLOWS
The work we do around the world would not be possible without the kind and generous support from our partners:
UK (Global) Board of Trustees
Professor Vikas Shah MBE - Chair - Entrepreneur
Professor James Thompson - Founder & Academic
Mike Smith - A&R / Business Development
Tom Shore - International Development & NGO Specialist
Paul Stacey - Founding Director, Reading Rep Theatre
David Bianchi - Artist Manager & Entrepreneur
Anna Berenfeld - Financial Philanthropist
Richard Mantle OBE DL - Director, Opera North
Darren Cormack - CEO, Mines Advisory Group, Manchester
Observers of the UK Board
Irina Martin - Financial Advisor
Robert Munuku - CEO, Mau Mau Arts (Kenya)
Farah Wardani - Director, Laban Theatre (Lebanon)
Fellows & Advisors to the Board
Brian Eno, Mary Evers, Maxine Peake, Laurie Anderson, Run The Jewels, Nitin Sawhney, Peter Gabriel, Laima Leyton, Iggor Cavalera, Martin Atkins.
In Place of War Ireland Board of Trustees
Olga Stuzhinskaya - International Relations and Development Specialist
Zoë Seaton - Founder & Artistic Director, Big Telly Theatre Company
Kate O'Shea - Artist & Organiser
Dirk Dobiéy - Co-founder & Chief Curiosity Conductor, Age of Artists
Berenice Levenez - Strategy, Digital & Transformation Director, Girlguiding
Mattjis Maussen - Independent European Consultant
Robbie Butler - Director, Pod Festivals Ltd
US Board of Trustees
David Smith - Chair - Philanthropist & Entrepreneur
Diederik Advocaat - Senior Executive
Our Global Team
Our 100-strong network of international change-makers are supported by a dedicated and passionate team of UK based International Development and Arts Practitioners who facilitate knowledge sharing, logistical expertise and research support.
Ruth Daniel - CEO & Creative Director
Teresa Ó Brádaigh Bean - Director of Research & Education
Emma Bartholomew - Music Industry Relations Manager
Rozenn Logan - Senior Creative Producer
Alison Surtees - CASE Malta Training & Development Manager
Fiona Daniel - Finance Manager
Lucy Evans - Producer & Events Manager, Around the World in 80 Raves
Nick Mander - Executive Leadership Programme Manager
Ellie Ruby - #HackMusic Programme Coordinator
WHAT NEXT?
If you want to help us use creativity to conquer conflict you can donate, send us an email or sign up to our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you.
In Place of War
Swiscot House,
5 Pacific Way, Salford, M50
1DL, UK
In Place of War
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Pasadena CA 91109,
USA
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