The Gardens of Eden project started by a group of Iraqi Scribes who wanted to create a project that gave a voice to the Iraqi residents of Brent. We invited communities to learn about us as people with a beautiful history so that we can connect with each other and share our stories.
This project was generously funded by the Heritage Fund which enabled us to set up an organization formerly Hidden Histories Community Interest Company and begin at the grassroots level to build our connections with local services our community and the greater community at large within and beyond Brent.
Launch of Gardens of Eden
We launched on the 31st of August 2023 holding a social event at Lindsay Park Baptist Church
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We organised a trip for 50 residents at the V&A for families and individuals to learn about Iraq history whilst exploring the Islamic Gallery
We provided our autistic visiters with visuals and created packs for children to use and interact throughout the day.
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Workshops in xmas
We made historic monuments out of clay
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Resources Inprint3
Iraqi Scribes Feedback on Silk Painting
Flyers Launch flyer V and A
Anthology 10 writers got together to create an anthology.
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Oral History
4 members of our team trained with the Oral History Society
Interviews 1 Um Ali 2. Ikhlas 3. Ayda Muhammed Um Fatima Hamadi Abu Nabeel Eiman Author Abu Sarra and Zahra Heba’s Husband