The Freedom from Torture Garden: A Sanctuary for Survivors is a place of sanctuary, of peace and hope where horticultural therapy calms, heals and restores survivors of torture on their journey to recovery.
Designed to be a curvaceous and immersive garden, where the visitor can engage in therapy one-to-one, with family, or in a group. The communal bread oven brings survivors together to share stories and build new friendships.
Sculptural streams of willow divide the space, enwrap the visitor and provide an organic place of sanctuary.A sinuous water rill offers both irrigation for the plants and restorative relaxation.
Naturalistic planting stimulates happier memories of home and edible produce nourishes both body and soul. These plants too are survivors in hostile environments.
The Freedom from Torture Garden is a place to garden. To feel safe. A place to grow again.
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Around the world, torture is still used to silence and destroy lives. Freedom From Torture stands with survivors, providing therapy and support, and fighting for change together.
The garden has already been relocated to Freedom From Torture headquarters in Finsbury Park, London. Here it is being used a space for horticultural and other therapies for survivors of torture. The bread making group is already using it to harvest ingredients, bake and break bread together. It is both a reflective private space and a communal space that brings people together.
Head to the link below to find out more about the garden and the people involved in its creation and legacy.
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