GMJokers- Celebrate System Change through Creative Coproduction

In Dec 2022, the GMJokers Legislative Theatre project for GM Homelessness Prevention Strategy won the International Observatory for Particpatory Democracy's Award for Best Practice in Citizen Participation. This is a really exciting achievement as it was the first time the award has ever been won by a project from the UK.

Working alongside GMCA and the GMHAN, the GMJokers have built a model for creative systems change that has now been recognised across boards. We want to take this opportunity to look back and celebrate all the amazing work that went into this piece of coproduction, as well as looking forward and planning for the future: how can we continue to ensure that the voice of Lived Experience is central to policy and decision making? Let's explore the possibilities that 2023 offer us together!

Everyone is welcome at this event – and we particularly want to hear from people with personal experience of using these services! People with lived experience of homelessness, frontline workers, managers, commissioners and decision makers are all equally welcome at all GMHAN events, so please share with colleagues, volunteers and people using services and encourage them to come along.

Host or Publisher GM Homelessness Action Network