1001 Women

Stories beyond the page

Programmes

Experiences to discover, learn and share.

The 1001 Women global initiative is developing books, exhibitions, educational resources and digital storytelling to bring a forgotten legacy into global recognition, and help its stories inspire curiosity, ambition and participation.

Children raising their hands during a group visit to a 1001 Inventions exhibition.
Earlier 1001 Inventions exhibition.

In development

One shared heritage. Many ways to encounter it.

Imagine these stories becoming part of everyday learning and mainstream culture. Each programme offers a different way to encounter the women, recognise their achievements and explore what their example could inspire. You can register interest through the Take Part form; dates, locations and availability will be announced as they are confirmed.

1001 Women children’s book concept cover

For families, readers and schools

Children’s book

A beautifully illustrated introduction to women whose achievements deserve to be more widely known. Clear, age-appropriate storytelling will help children and families encounter contributions to knowledge, culture and public life, and imagine possibilities for their own futures.

The planned children’s book is one programme within the wider 1001 Women initiative. It is a new illustrated introduction for younger readers, separate from the FSTC research sourcebook that informs the historical content. Read about the research and the wider initiative.

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Visitors watching a display together at a 1001 Inventions exhibition.
Stories encountered together.
Proposed exhibition concept with a mosaic portrait and visitors exploring an astronomical instrument
1001 Women exhibition concept. In development.

For museums, festivals, cultural centres and schools

Immersive exhibition

A touring experience that brings this legacy into public view. Mosaic imagery, historical narratives, maps, timelines, media and interactive moments will invite visitors to discover women’s achievements and explore the curiosity, creativity and learning their stories can inspire.

The mosaic exhibition image is a proposed concept; the photographs show earlier 1001 Inventions work. Venues, dates, specifications and commercial arrangements will depend on development and discussion with prospective hosts.

Tell us about your organisation, location, audience and the kind of experience you would like to explore.

Discuss hosting
Two facilitators demonstrating a science experiment to children.
Learning together through science. Photo: ©salva

For teachers, homeschoolers and community educators

Educator guide

Lesson ideas, assemblies, classroom activities, discussion questions and reading prompts will help give these women’s achievements a lasting place in education. Connecting their stories with science, history, literacy and the arts can encourage young people to explore their interests and the contributions they could make.

Resources are in development. Age ranges, formats, language editions and curriculum connections will be confirmed as individual materials are prepared.

Share your learners’ age range, teaching setting, language and the subjects you would like to connect with.

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Mosaic illustration of a woman writing

For writers, filmmakers, artists and digital storytellers

Content creator guide

Short stories, captions, scripts, visuals and guidance are planned to help creators introduce 1001 Women clearly and responsibly. The aim is to bring these histories into mainstream and digital culture, reaching new audiences and opening conversations about young women’s potential today.

The guide will support careful storytelling that distinguishes historical evidence from interpretation. Availability and permissions for individual assets will be confirmed when materials are released.

Tell us about your audience, format, language and the kind of contribution you would like to make.

Create with us

From earlier 1001 Inventions work

Learning in action.

Workshops, demonstrations and exhibition visits from earlier 1001 Inventions programmes. This experience informs the new opportunities being developed for 1001 Women.

Children gathered around a table during a science workshop.
Discovering through hands-on activities.
Young visitors exploring a balance in a historical science exhibition.
Exploring science through an exhibit.
Visitors gathered around a large wheel in an exhibition.
Encountering ideas through interaction.
A group of children gathered around a circular exhibition display.
A group visit to an exhibition.
Children watching a demonstration beside a large golden vessel.
A demonstration that invites curiosity.

Select a photograph to explore the collection.

Working together

Help the stories travel.

Publishers and translators can explore language editions and responsible publishing partnerships. Sponsors and patrons can discuss support for books, learning resources, translations and exhibition development.

Whether your interest is educational, creative or organisational, use the message field in the Take Part form to introduce your idea. The same form is the starting point for programme and partnership enquiries.

Discover the women behind the programmes and the impact we hope to achieve.

The next chapter

Find your part in the story.

Tell us how you would like to help bring 1001 Women to your audience.

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