Collective action working in Donegal through county networks
Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC) has established a number of networks to support community initiatives.
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Results for: collective action
Different Strokes for Different Folks: A guiding light in stroke recovery
Sometimes, when tragedy befalls someone, it makes them stronger. It makes them see the value in linking with others in the same boat to take collective action. This is how Larry Masterson responded when he joined others in Co Donegal in setting up the support group ‘Different Strokes for Different Folks’ (DSDF).
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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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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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“Community development saved my life” claims Senator
Senator Eileen Flynn says now is the time to invest in community development.
She thanked Department she had “many run-ins with” for platform to speak.