The 1in3 project is a powerful community initiative created to confront gender based violence through art, film, poetry, and public engagement. Our team worked closely with communities across Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands to raise awareness, support survivors, and start difficult conversations that are often avoided. Through a programme of workshops and creative sessions, participants were invited to explore their experiences, express their emotions, and contribute their voices to a collective body of work dedicated to ending gender based violence.

The project produced a series of films and artistic pieces including the widely discussed short film “I Am Sorry.” These works were shared with the public through events hosted in partnership with Wolverhampton Arts Centre and the LoveTheReans Festival. One of the key events included a dedicated film sharing session with Diyodi Menon, which received significant attention and sparked meaningful discussion among attendees.

1in3 received strong regional media coverage and became a recognised movement in its own right. The Express and Star published a full feature titled “Wolverhampton’s 1in3 Project, A Passionate Stand Against Gender Based Violence,” which highlighted the purpose, impact, and community reach of the project. Ian Henery, Poet Laureate of Walsall, also published an article analysing the artistic and social value of the project. Online platforms such as Visit Birmingham and Wolverhampton Arts Centre promoted the project events, allowing it to reach new audiences beyond the immediate community.

On social media, the project achieved remarkable visibility and community engagement. The collective creative outputs, survivor centred stories, interviews, and film clips were shared widely across platforms. The project reached thousands of people online and generated ongoing discussions about gender based violence, resilience, and the importance of community action.

The success of 1in3 was built on strong collaboration with local community groups, grassroots organisations, frontline workers, and survivors. The project worked closely with people from diverse backgrounds including women, young people, marginalised voices, and those impacted directly or indirectly by abuse. These collaborations made it possible to create safe spaces where individuals felt able to express their experience and trust the process of sharing it.

The 1in3 Project stands as an example of the way art and storytelling can become instruments of change. Through the creative process, people were able to transform pain into expression and silence into visibility. The project demonstrated that when communities come together with understanding and purpose, the message of “No More Gender Based Violence” becomes stronger than ever.