Mental health continues to deeply affect many women and girls, particularly women of colour, who often face additional barriers in accessing culturally appropriate spaces for healing. At Hull Sisters, we recognise that healing is not one-size-fits-all — it happens through connection, creativity, nature, and shared experiences.
Our Rising in Green project is creating exactly that kind of space. It is not an awareness project but truly a practical innovative steps to involve the most abunderned segments that was struggling to heal themselves in a neutral, women only culturally appropriate space surrounded by well qualified, experienced women of colour to guild them.
What began as an overgrown and neglected area has, through years of care, dedication, and collective effort, been transformed into a clean, thriving allotment. This space is now full of life — where women and girls come together to grow fresh vegetables, learn new skills, and reconnect with themselves and each other.
Participants are learning through weekly workshops by Rewilding Youth,
- How to grow and care for different plants
- Preparing and nurturing soil beds
- Understanding watering and seasonal needs
- The joy of watching something grow from seed to harvest
But this project is about so much more than gardening.
For many women, especially those experiencing depression and anxiety, the simple act of planting, nurturing, and sharing food becomes a powerful part of their healing journey. Socialising, networking, and even giving vegetables to others are meaningful steps toward rebuilding confidence, purpose, and well-being.
Alongside the allotment, we are also transforming our car park areas into green spaces filled with vegetables and flowers — turning every corner into an opportunity for growth and beauty. Interest in the project continues to grow, with more women and girls joining and benefiting every week.
This incredible work would not have been possible without the unwavering support of Rewilding Youth. We are truly grateful for their commitment, generosity, and belief in this vision. Their support has helped turn an idea into a living, breathing space of healing.
The impact of this project has already been recognised, with the project featured in Friends of the Earth magazine a testament to the power of community-led environmental change.
We are also excited to be working with Yorkshire Wildlife, who will be installing birdhouses in the space. As more birds return to the area, these additions will help protect them during extreme weather, creating a safe and nurturing environment for wildlife alongside our community. We have seen the tiny birds more often use our allotment and surrounding trees . We noticed the death of few tiny small birds and decided to involve Yorkshire wild life to protect.
Another exciting development is the donation of a container by Rewilding Youth, which we will repurpose to store and organise donated items from the public — further strengthening our support for those in need.
This partnership is not short-term — it is a long-term commitment to creating lasting change. Step by step, we are building something truly meaningful that will continue to grow and flourish for years to come.
Rising in Green is not only a space for healing — it is also our contribution to a greener, more sustainable Hull.
Together, we are growing more than vegetables.
We are growing hope, resilience, and community.
