World Creativity and Innovation Day

Creativity as Care: How Anah Nurtures Change Through Innovation
In honour of World Creativity and Innovation Day – 21 April

Creativity is a quiet kind of courage. It’s the moment someone chooses to try again, to hope, to imagine something better. At Anah Project, creativity lives in the small, powerful acts of care that help women rebuild their lives after abuse.

Since 1993, Anah has supported Black and minoritised women and girls across the UK, offering not only safety, but space—to breathe, to recover, to rediscover who they are. From culturally sensitive refuge to wraparound support, our work is rooted in compassion and shaped by the unique journeys of each woman we walk alongside.

Creativity That Heals and Empowers

This World Creativity and Innovation Day reminds us that new ideas don’t always come from grand inventions—they often emerge from empathy, from listening, from reimagining the systems that haven’t worked for everyone. At Anah, creativity shows up in our personalised support, our inclusive approach, and our belief in every woman’s right to live free from harm.

We align our work with the Sustainable Development Goals, knowing that lasting change requires both innovation and heart. By blending tradition, culture and care, we create space for healing that honours the whole person.

Building Peace, One Story at a Time

At its core, creativity is about connection. Anah fosters a culture of peace by nurturing belonging and celebrating identity. Through education, outreach and support, we help women not just survive, but thrive—on their own terms.

A Gentle Call to Imagine More

On 21 April, we invite you to reflect on creativity not as a gift for the few, but as a strength we all carry. At Anah, we continue to imagine new paths forward—where safety is a right, where culture is celebrated, and where every woman is met with dignity and possibility.

Together, we can shape a kinder, more creative world.