Write 2 Connect



May 2020 – Jul 2020
In 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, we partnered with Clean Break to launch Write 2 Connect, a letter-writing project aimed at connecting women in prison with women in the community. This initiative was created in response to the isolation experienced by women in custody, many of whom were confined to their cells for 23 hours a day and cut off from visits. 




“I don't know what to call you. I'll just call you sister. I hope you're holding on. I can't picture your face and you can't picture mine. But I hope we can make a moment of connection, of steadiness in this weird old time."
The project invited women across the UK to write personal letters, share messages of hope, and offer inspiration to women in prison. The intention was to provide emotional support, remind participants of their worth, and foster a sense of connection during a challenging time. 

The project’s impact was profound, with letters offering comfort and solidarity, and participants feeling empowered by the shared experience of community. See a film about the project here.  


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