Memorial 'The Believe' Grijpskerk

With these sculptures, Natasja Bennink (50) from Ezinge and fellow sculptor Gert Sennema (62) from Grijpskerk want to raise awareness of the Women's March of 1945, which is still unknown to many. The five sculptures symbolise the suffering of that time. They depict women in resistance and oppression. It could be the story of one woman or a group of women. And it is a journey from darkness to light, when they were released. But it is not all joy and happiness; for many, there was suffering and sadness upon their return home.

The last life-size statue stands on the outskirts of Grijpskerk: a woman in overalls. Whereas the women in the other four statues have their eyes closed, here she has her head raised and looks proudly out into the world. The statue is called “Faith”. It connects the past with the present. It is focused on the future and should be an inspiration for girls today. Faith gives hope and strength.

Read the story of the women's march: - https://www.groningen4045.nl/75-verhalen/gem-westerkwartier-eindpunt-vrouwenmars

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Source

• Text: Bert Deelman
• Photos: Bert Deelman
• DOORN, I. VAN & SENNEMA, H., Vrouwenmars 1945, Stichting Vrouwenmars 1945, 2025.