It will help communities to reduce waste in food, shopping, and recycling.
RWN run an Upcycling Training Project at their base in Castlerea. The RWN Charity Shop is completely self-financing and fully run by volunteers. The proceeds go towards running RWN Resource Centre and supports for women and families around the county and beyond.
The shop also tackles loneliness and isolation, providing a space for participation, rehabilitation, learning new skills and progressing into training, education and employment.
During their visit, Leo and Brian were welcomed by Nora Fahy, manager of RWN. The event was facilitated by Michaela Donegan from the Rediscovery Centre, and Bobby McCormack of Development Perspectives.
A fantastic number of people attended the morning. There was a real diversity of adults and young people, including a group from Direct Provision, people who had retired, and young people connected to YouthWork Ireland.
People were really interested in discussing transport in rural areas, as well as community spaces for young people and adults.
Everyone there was encouraged to get involved in the project with the Rediscovery Centre.
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We want to tell everyone: Community Education is Here.
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This campaign is part of AONTAS’ 2022-2023 project “Inclusive Recovery and Transformation: Adult Learning Post-COVID-19”, as part of the New European Agenda for Adult Learning.
