The International Domestic Violence Memorial and Educational Gardens Sustainability Project is being developed as a partnership between the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), A Window Between Worlds, Be A Voice Arts, Northeastern Consulting, LLC., Palace of Glass, and Adrian Fisher Designs in Dorset England, and the Cecilia I. McCormick Foundation (pending 501 c 3 status) to create a Lantern of Hope Memorial and Memorial Gardens that would help commemorate the victims who have been murdered as a result of domestic violence and child abuse. The lantern will consist of four 10’ x 6’ mural mosaics comprised of the artwork from over 240 artist/survivors across the globe who wish to share their experiences through this unique community based art project.
The lantern will become the major component in the Silence Aids Violence a national campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence and raise funds for each of the local hosting communities that would temporarily host the exhibit, prior to being installed in its final location at the Seeds of Change Memorial Gardens which will be constructed while the lantern is on tour.
In addition we are creating a Quilt of Hope for survivors, friends, and families of the victims can also have another means of remembering victims who have been murdered because of domestic violence. The quilt will slowly come together and be added to as we travel to each community. Smaller quilts will be given to shelters for victims to know they are no longer alone and they have the support of the community around them.

As the project tours the United States, two kiosks that will display local domestic violence resources and education will be made available through other strategic partnerships and through future sponsorships.