On the Seeking funding “WE are in the process of identifying funding sources to apply to so the women could embark on another project this year. They have discussed the possibility of doing a film, drama or another piece of art. “We need funding to cover materials and travel expenses as the 26 women in the team live in different parts of the county.” - Nora Fahy, CDP co-ordinator
Start preparing now for October 17th SINCE 1948, individuals and groups at local, national and international level have joined in the annual event to honour those who suffer extreme poverty. Local groups have come up with many wonderful ways of doing so. The following links may be useful if you have ideas, need ideas, or in the latter case need funding support: www.17october.ie www.atd-fourthworld.org www.cpa.ie
History of 17th October OCTOBER 17th is the UN International day for the Eradication of Poverty. On October 17, 1987, in reply to an appeal one Father Joseph Wresinski, 100,000 defenders of human rights gathered together in Paris to honour victims of hunger, violence, and ignorance, to express their refusal of extreme poverty, and to call on mankind to unite to ensure the respect of human rights. A Commemorative Stone in Honour of the Victims of Extreme Poverty, proclaiming this message, was inaugurated on this occasion on the Plaza of Human Rights and Liberties (formerly Trocadero Plaza), at the place where in 1948 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed. (Note: The Declaration is featured in this issue in our Resource Section).
Intercultura Quilting
- Roscommon’s multi-cultured quilt goes on Q: Why is a quilt touring County Roscommon? A: To bring together people who want to raise awareness of poverty. Sounds confusing: it’s not when you think about the fact that people need to focus on something together for the individuals to merge as a team, as a working group.
By NORA FAHY* THE Roscommon Women’s Network CDP and North West Roscommon CDP have brought together 28 women of various cultures and nationalities living in the county to produce a magnificent 24-panel quilt. The quilt is currently on a tour of the county. The main purpose of the project is to raise awareness of 17th October, UN International day for the Eradication of Poverty. The finished Quilt measures over seven by ten feet and each panel is designed and created by the individual woman and represents her culture. The women in the team are from Russia, South Africa, Ghana, Congo, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Pakistan, America, Germany, England together with Irish women from the Travelling Community, local Active Age Groups, and women’s groups in the county and the Castle Quilters Group. Over ten weeks, the team planned, designed and created the quilt and organised the presentation of their finished product. The team have also produced a book to accompany the Quilt on exhibition. This book
North West Roscommon CDP aims and objectives: - Improve the quality of life for older people in the community. - Facilitate the development and the expansion of services for young people. - Establish a Community Transport Scheme. - Support community and the voluntary activity in the CDP catchment area. - Develop NW Roscommon CDP as a learning organisation that reflects and reviews its activities, policies and procedures and which is inclusive of local communities.
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On the left is Ksenia Chizhikova, aged 16, from Russia, and now living in Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon. Beside her is Nomgqibelo Gumede, South Africa. Both are asylum seekers living in Ballaghadereen.
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