WIZOUK leads the way with pioneering interactive exhibition in London
The largest social welfare provider in Israel showcases its work at a unique venue
Louisa Walters is Features Editor at the Jewish News and specialises in food and travel writing
Life is a journey and WIZOUK is taking us on one this week with an innovative immersive exhibition in Kensington. “We can’t take all our supporters to Israel to see our projects, so we are bringing our projects to them here in the UK,” said WIZOUK CEO Maureen Fisher, at the launch of the exhibition last night.
‘The Journey’ sees the spectacular interior of the Westminster synagogue uniquely transformed into a series of rooms, through which attendees follow the journey of ‘Dina’ and her family as she leaves her abusive husband. She is taken in to a WIZO women’s shelter, and supported by WIZO’s Safety Net campaign when she is ready to leave it. There is support for her children and also for her husband. This multi-sensory experience gives us the opportunity to watch, listen, read and even try our hands at a creative activity as the phenomenal outreach work that WIZOUK does in Israel is brought to life.
“This is our main fundraiser, as part of our far-reaching Women Leading the Way Campaign, which aims to shine a light on women and their valued contribution across every spectrum of society,” said Annabel Steltzer, Chair of WIZOUK. “Who better to do this than an organisation founded by women, driven by women and enabling women to believe in themselves to create a better future? The timing is spot on, following International Women’s Day last week and Mother’s Day this weekend.”
The exhibition coincides with the launch of the 2023 Commitment Awards, a WIZOUK initiative that highlights remarkable people who use their skills, commitment and passion to improve the lives of others. Claude Littner, Sophie Eden, Andrew Bloch, Linda Plant and John Ware sit on the judging panel. Nominations for individuals and organisations are open until July 2023.
The Journey is at Kent House, Rutland Gardens, Knightsbridge SW7 1BX until 5pm Thursday 16 March www.wizouk.org/events
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