“WOMEN HAVE AN AMAZING CAPACITY TO FORGE IMMENSELY NOURISHING, DEEP, POWERFUL BONDS WITH EACH OTHER – AND WHEN WE HARNESS THAT IT BECOMES A FORCE FOR CHANGE.”
Katie Rose is a musician who is a ‘daily witness the profound wellbeing benefits of singing in my work. Working with choirs has taught me that we can join our diverse voices together to create a beauty, peace and strength that can change the world’. She leads choirs in community settings including hospitals, hospices, carers centres and co-directs Sing for Water, an annual mass choral fundraiser for WaterAid at Totally Thames.
Why did you decide to become a member of The Circle?
I joined after hearing Annie’s inspiring speech at the Women’s Day March 2018
What does Global Feminism mean to you?
Ultimately it means busting through the patriarchal conditioning that oppresses and divides women. Women have an amazing capacity to forge immensely nourishing, deep, powerful bonds with each other – and when we harness that it becomes a force for change. I am continually uplifted, inspired and moved by my exchanges, discussions, friendships and collaborations with women. Cherishing these individual bonds and widening them out to include and collaborate with other women is what we do naturally, when we have space to flourish – so the image of the ever-widening circle is so resonant and for me represents how we can build a non-hierarchical, mutually supportive movement. We can each bring whatever platform, voice, influence, gifts, talents or resources we have available to support the cause of women worldwide – even just a tiny drop of rain can create a ripple in the ocean. I want to help smash the glass ceilings of my generation to create freedom for the girls and women of the future.
What impact has The Circle had on your life?
It is that sense of not being alone, of being connected to a wider movement. I was brought up by a feminist and will remain a feminist until women no longer face oppression. It is so good to be amongst strong, talented, inspiring women who have their own understanding of what being a feminist means and to stand in solidarity, honouring our unique perspectives and the diversity of the needs and issues facing women around the world.
Can you tell us about what project is important to you and your circle, and why?
As a singer, I am committed to creating arts events that contribute to raising funds and awareness with leading female artists in my community.
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