Nonika Hendrickse

Nonika Hendrickse (also known as La NoNika or Nonika Hendrickse Vagliviello) is a UK-based poet, artist, writer, and activist. Her creative practice and literary works emerge directly from her lived experiences of motherhood, personal narrative, and social activism. Through her poetry and writing, she frequently explores themes of identity, maternal life, social justice, and peacebuilding.

Career and Activism

• Beyond her poetry, she engages in multidisciplinary projects combining wordsmithing, visual arts, and activism through various creative platforms and initiatives (such as Bad Behaviour and Peacebuilding Connections).
• Her work merges literary storytelling with community-driven advocacy and artistic collaborations.