Billie Piper on Mary Lou Gript

Billie Piper has collaborated with Refuge to launch the 'Make the World a Refuge' campaign, which seeks to raise awareness about the multifaceted nature of domestic abuse. The campaign features a poignant two-minute film, directed by BAFTA winner Georgi Banks-Davies, where Piper performs real-life testimonies from survivors, highlighting forms of abuse that often go unreported, such as technological and financial manipulation. The initiative aims to shed light on the insidious evolution of abuse, which can manifest beyond physical violence, affecting everyday aspects of victims' lives. This campaign coincides with The Independent's Brick By Brick appeal, which aims to raise funds for a shelter for women escaping abusive relationships. To date, the appeal has gathered £130,000 towards its £300,000 goal. The campaign emphasizes the importance of recognizing all forms of abuse as serious and deserving of attention.