Women Building Futures – Women International Month

Poplar Union is proud to present Women Building Futures, a month-long programme marking International Women’s Month, celebrating connection, creativity, and community while spotlighting women-led work, grassroots leadership, and collective care. 

Throughout March, Poplar Union will host a series of free, inclusive events bringing together artists, organisers, makers, and local residents to explore women’s voices, lived experiences, and collective power across East London. 

5 March – How women sustain grassroots impact through creativity, care, and collaboration.

How women sustain grassroots impact through creativity, care, and collaboration. Exploring the challenges and opportunities in sustaining grassroots impact, from funding to burnout, visibility, and collaboration.

Presented by: Listen Journal for Poplar Union

12 March – Celebrate – Voices Across Time: an intergenerational film where East London women share stories, creativity, and connection across ages.

Celebrate – Voices Across Time: an intergenerational film where East London women share stories, creativity, and connection across ages.

15 March – A vibrant community market celebrating women makers, grassroots orgs, and creative entrepreneurs.

A vibrant community market celebrating women makers, grassroots orgs, and creative entrepreneurs.

15 March- Empower Her with Canary Wharf Female Entrepreneurs

Wellness workshop, empowering panel talk + 1:1 business & well-being drop-ins. Tools for confidence, resilience & success. In Collaboration with Canary Wharf Female Entrepreneurs.

21 March – Women Building Future: Canal Walk & Coffee Morning

Join us for a 45–60-minute guided canal walk, followed by wellness activities and coffee.