Comics for Change
Our year-round programme of work explores and celebrates the power of comics to change lives
Amplifying diverse voices through the language of comics. From youth-led initiatives and library tours to international projects in places such as Palestine.
Comics for Change
Our year-round programme of work explores and celebrates the power of comics to change lives
Amplifying diverse voices through the language of comics. From youth-led initiatives and library tours to international projects in places such as Palestine.
Comics for Change
Our year-round programme of work explores and celebrates the power of comics to change lives
Amplifying diverse voices through the language of comics. From youth-led initiatives and library tours to international projects in places such as Palestine.
Events
Barrow Does Comics
A brand new youth event for Barrow-In-Furness
Coming to Barrow town centre on Saturday 18th April 2026, aimed at young people aged 16-25 year olds.
Events
Barrow Does Comics
A brand new youth event for Barrow-In-Furness
Coming to Barrow town centre on Saturday 18th April 2026, aimed at young people aged 16-25 year olds.
Events
Barrow Does Comics
A brand new youth event for Barrow-In-Furness
Coming to Barrow town centre on Saturday 18th April 2026, aimed at young people aged 16-25 year olds.
In the community
Barrow-in-Furness: Comic Book Town
Officially declared the UK’s first Comic Book Town
Barrow is embracing the transformative power of comics, showing how this art form belongs everywhere - in schools, libraries, and community settings.
In the community
Barrow-in-Furness: Comic Book Town
Officially declared the UK’s first Comic Book Town
Barrow is embracing the transformative power of comics, showing how this art form belongs everywhere - in schools, libraries, and community settings.
In the community
Barrow-in-Furness: Comic Book Town
Officially declared the UK’s first Comic Book Town
Barrow is embracing the transformative power of comics, showing how this art form belongs everywhere - in schools, libraries, and community settings.
Research Projects
Comics in the Classroom
Revealing the potential of comics as powerful tool sin the classroom
LICAF has been carrying out research since 2020 to show how comics can be used in the classroom to aid in the development of children’s literacy skills, expand their creativity, improve their well-being and so much more.
Research Projects
Comics in the Classroom
Revealing the potential of comics as powerful tool sin the classroom
LICAF has been carrying out research since 2020 to show how comics can be used in the classroom to aid in the development of children’s literacy skills, expand their creativity, improve their well-being and so much more.
Research Projects
Comics in the Classroom
Revealing the potential of comics as powerful tool sin the classroom
LICAF has been carrying out research since 2020 to show how comics can be used in the classroom to aid in the development of children’s literacy skills, expand their creativity, improve their well-being and so much more.
International Projects
From Palestine
Amplifying Palestinian voices through comic art
From a touring exhibition to a summer camp in Beit Jala to commissioning a comic, since 2023 LICAF has sought to raise the profile of Palestinian voices through comic art.
International Projects
From Palestine
Amplifying Palestinian voices through comic art
From a touring exhibition to a summer camp in Beit Jala to commissioning a comic, since 2023 LICAF has sought to raise the profile of Palestinian voices through comic art.
In the community
The UK Comics Laureate
Bridging the gap between the comics world and education
The UK comics laureate reaches out to new audiences and communities, highlighting the impact of comics on literacy, the enjoyment of reading and rehabilitation.
In the community
The UK Comics Laureate
Bridging the gap between the comics world and education
The UK comics laureate reaches out to new audiences and communities, highlighting the impact of comics on literacy, the enjoyment of reading and rehabilitation.
In the community
The UK Comics Laureate
Bridging the gap between the comics world and education
The UK comics laureate reaches out to new audiences and communities, highlighting the impact of comics on literacy, the enjoyment of reading and rehabilitation.
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Image Credits
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Fouad Mezher, Lyndon White, Mollie Ray
Festival:
Foundation:
Image Credits
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Fouad Mezher, Lyndon White, Mollie Ray
Festival:
Foundation:
Image Credits
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Fouad Mezher, Lyndon White, Mollie Ray