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EXPERIENCE – Community worker never felt so empowered
Sheila is a community worker and also the parent of an adult child with an intellectual disability and recently joined 'Before We Die'. Her experience with the group has been most empowering. However, she does not wish to be named and she explains why here.
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COMMITTED – Taoiseach to act on issues raised by ‘Before We Die’
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin committed in February to act on issues raised by 'Before We Die' campaigners.
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Shocking data led to Dublin 10 Food Alliance
A new group aims to end the isolation of food poverty by creating warm, inclusive spaces, where everyone has a seat at the table. Launched in early February, the new Dublin 10 Food Alliance describes itself as “a coalition dedicated to transforming the local food landscape”. It is a response to research that revealed that 40% of the community in Ballyfermot faces food poverty.
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Joy after years of work see 10 new FRCs join national programme
As Ireland’s population expands, so too does the need for community development and family support and earlier this month it was announced by the government that 10 more groups are to be admitted to the Family Resource Centre Programme. Being part of the national programme is sought after by community groups because it provides greater security, sustainability and opportunities for increased access to resources. The successful applicants will now be allocated core funding of €180,000 for each full year of operation.
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SOLUTIONS – Des North says revisit policies and provide more respite
“Decongregation makes a lot of sense, but it needs to be looked at again.”
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SOLUTIONS – Des North says revisit policies and provide more respite
“Decongregation makes a lot of sense, but it needs to be looked at again.”
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Kerry Social Farming going strong, seeks more farmers
Over 70 participants and 40 farms are now active in Kerry Social Farming (KSF) with five new host...
