A-Z of Care
Inspired by pleasure activism and radical rest, the A-Z of Care cards are a tool to seed new thoughts and grow deep practices of care.
Each card features a letter of the alphabet paired with a care-related word, such as “Access” or “Boundaries.” On the reverse side, you’ll find a thoughtful prompt like: “Collective Care: What do you need to feel cared for? What can you do to care for others?” and an inspiring quote to reflect on.
The A-Z of Care cards were created as part of the Creativity + Care programme at KWMC. This programme explored the themes of radical care and pleasure activism. It provided opportunities for creatives to explore and experience nourishing spaces of care that can support, inspire and enable their creativity.
The project was commissioned by KWMC and led by Roseanna Dias and Josephine Gyasi. The cards were designed by Designer Philly and developed in collaboration with creatives: Daniel Edmund, Elsie Harp, Grace Kress, Jae Tallawah, Jade Johnson, Leyla Moazzen, Martha King, Purple Girls Collective, Raquel Meseguer.
A-Z of Care card launch, 2022, Image credit: Ibi Feher.
To launch the cards, in November 2022 we hosted a gentle evening of connecting and reflecting using the cards. It was a lovely way to connect with each other and discuss care. When reflecting on the cards, people said things like:
- “You’re invited to get deep and meaningful without feeling too exposed around people you don’t know.”
- “They are really useful for those who are less used to using this kind of language around care, maybe even as a way to move through conflict too.”
- “You’re invited to get deep and meaningful without feeling too exposed around people you don’t know”
In the spirit of the “commons,” the A-Z of Care cards are open-source and collectively maintained. You can download and use them for free to inspire care, creativity, and connection in your own communities.