Ecofeminist celebrations: A night of fun & funds in support of BarBichette
Join us at the Barbichette Ecofeminist Frenzy!
On 22 March, we're thrilled to invite you to our Ecofeminist Fundraiser—an evening dedicated to learning, laughter and uplifting the planet and ourselves.
Event Details
Date: Friday 22 March
Time: 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Venue: Full Circle, Chau. de Vleurgat 89, 1050 Ixelles
RSVP: register here
Here's what you can expect
Feminist Circle & Thoughtful Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations and connect with like-minded individuals in our feminist talking circle. We’ll explore what ecofeminism and collective care means for us individually and as a community, with our speakers Esra Tat and Joanna Maycock, and our talking circle host Asha Allen (meet them below!). From sharing experiences to exploring pressing issues, we hope the discussions will leave you inspired and nurtured.
Ecofeminist Jackpot Raffle: We've lined up an array of fabulous prizes donated by local businesses and BarBichette supporters who share our vision for an ecofeminist future. From art work to cool experiences or workshops, there's something for everyone to win. Everything will be up for a prize and all monies will go towards supporting BarBichette’s ongoing work! And the best? The raffle will be hosted by stand up comedian and writer Heli Pärna (meet her below).
Empowering Activities: Get ready to participate in activities designed to uplift and energise - there will be entertainment, music, laughter & drinks!
Join us as we come together to smash the patriarchy and be aware, it's not just about making a difference—it's also about having fun while doing it!
Our host and speakers for our feminist talking circle
Meet our host
Asha Allen is a human rights advocate who advocates for digital rights and the meaningful participation of marginalised groups in EU decision-making. She is currently the Deputy Director of the Europe Office for the Centre of Democracy & Technology where she is also Programme Online Expression & Civic Space. Asha is an award nominated policy expert in eradicating online gender-based violence and has nearly a decade of experience in gender-based and domestic violence migration and human trafficking policy. In her spare time, Asha is a social justice advocate, led by black-feminist theory; she supports various campaigns to increase equity for women of color and challenge the continuation of colonial societal structures. Find Asha on X/Twitter
Meet our speakers
Esra Tat is a long-term social and climate activist and leader. As the Executive Director of Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), she leads on the strategic development of the organisation and network, guiding its impact and vision. She also serves as the European Regional Coordinator for GAIA International, promoting global adoption of zero waste models. Before joining ZWE, Esra co-directed a social enterprise developing energy-efficient housing programmes in France and also worked as a sustainability programme manager. Esra has extensive experience in movement building and network development in the field of resources, climate and environment, and with a specific approach of decentralised organising and collective intelligence. Find Esra on LinkedIn.
Joanna Maycock is a key figure of the feminist movement in Europe. She was previously the Secretary General of the European Women’s Lobby, advancing women’s rights in Europe through advocacy and members’ engagement. Before that, Joanna led ActionAid International’s work in Europe and she was the first woman President of CONCORD. She is currently leading and working collaboratively with several networks in Brussels supporting and advancing women in leadership and developing feminist leadership in practice, including the W100, a community of diverse women from all corners of Brussels who work to amplify the voices and actions of women in the city. Find Joanna on LinkedIn
Our MC for our Ecofeminist Jackpot Raffle
The wonderful Heli Pärna will be our MC for the raffle on the night! Heli is a Brussels based freelancer working on comedy, writing, workshops and project management. She has performed over 100 shows, heads the Funny Women Brussels comedy nights and submits short stories just to keep the rejection muscle going. Off stage, Heli is usually reading, watching anything by Mike Flanagan and traveling. Heli Pärna has her own stand-up show, The Adventures of the White Unicorn, which has already done three successful rounds in Brussels in October and March, a very first of its kind to be born from the Brussels English language comedy scene. Find Heli on Instagram
You cannot join us but still would like to support BarBichette? Donate here!