Programme: Galway County
WHO Theme: Respect And Social Inclusion
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Switching Off And Being Creative
Funding Stream: Community Resilience Fund Covid
Resources Required: Financial
Cost: 5000-10000
Description
Libraries in County Galway did an initiative called Lockdown Diaries. Encouraging people to write down their accounts during lockdown. Galway County Council and Galway Public Libraries created a project called ‘Lockdown Diaries’ where submissions were sought from older residents of Galway City & County to reflect on life in Ireland during the pandemic. All entries received were compiled and are to be published in a book.
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Older People
Steps critical to success
- Promotion of initiative
- Funding to publish
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Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Engaging participants
- Improved mental wellbeing through creativity
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Outcomes / Benefits
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Evaluation / Report:
N/A
Contact:
Siobhan Arkins // lockdowndiaries@galwaylibrary.ie