The Clare branch of Women’s Collective Ireland (WCI) fresh from a successful open day, held yesterday, now invites women from across the Banner County to connect with their project, to explore upcoming training and events, and to discover how to get involved in empowering women across the county.
One of the empowering upcoming initiatives is a new practical training programme called ‘Rock the System: Women Changing the Story’ which begins on October 8th, running for eight weeks. A free course, it promises a blend of in-person, field trips and online experiences.
As joint co-ordinator Cecilia Brizuela says:
“This is a call to action for women who are ready to challenge the status quo, rewrite outdated narratives, and take their place at decision-making tables across our community. It will be an opportunity for women living in Co. Clare to gain the tools, mindset, and community to lead with conviction. ‘Rock the System: Women Changing the Story’ will empower, elevate, and equip women to lead with purpose, confidence, and impact.”
WCI – Clare, formerly known as Clare Women’s Network, is part of a national network that represents and works directly with women experiencing disadvantage. It takes a feminist, community development, anti-poverty, and social inclusion approach to its work.
If you’re wondering what such work involves, between February and August, they hosted popular workshops covering women’s wellness, Yerba Mate Tea and Tango, wildflower seed cake making, mindfulness in nature and self-care yoga, and flower wreath making. They collaborated with Clare Traveller Community Development Project to host a wonderful International Women’s Day Event. More recently, they organised a seaweed foraging trip as part of National Heritage Week.
• Women’s Collective Ireland – Clare recently organised a cultural exchange event titled ‘Yerba Mate Tea & Tango’.
WCI – Clare is now planning more workshops and training, such as a supportive, informative workshop which will be held soon in three locations across the county, with the support of Clare Local Development Company.
Cecilia and team members development worker Martina Hynan and project worker Tanya Palamar say their doors are open at their base in Clon Road Business Park, Ennis (V95 R8YT) – contact them in advance if possible (contact details below).
“Let’s connect, collaborate, and create a better future for women in Clare,” says Martina.
If you cannot travel, but are curious about upcoming events, WCI-Clare would like to hear from you. Email: clare@womenscollective.ie or ring 087-277-7477. You will also find them on Facebook.
• Women taking part in a Mindfulness in Nature & Selfcare Yoga session during the summer organised by WCI – Clare.
About Women’s Collective Ireland
WCI – Clare is a member of Women’s Collective Ireland, a national women’s community development organisation working to advance disadvantaged women’s equality through women’s community development.
The organisation supports 17 Grassroots Women’s Community Development Projects in Clare, Donegal, Dublin, Kerry, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Ronanstown in Dublin. The projects are core-funded by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
