Culturally Appropriate Literacy Supports
Workshops that provide literacy and practical supports for parents.
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“I really enjoyed the storytelling and having a laugh with the women. I want to do more on my reading and writing.”- Learner
This project provided information workshops and practical supports for parents who have children with additional needs. It also gave participants an opportunity to build their literacy skills by writing stories, which were compiled into a booklet.
The project took place on Friday mornings over a 10-week period in the Kildare Traveller Action office in Newbridge. 13 Traveller women took part in the programme.
Information sessions for parents took place in Celbridge library, Maynooth, and Newbridge library. They covered topics that impact children’s lives, such as autism.
Tutors did a great job creating a safe space. This allowed learners to discuss their past and write about memories from the Traveller community. Learners felt comfortable telling their stories in their own words.
The project ended with the publication of a collection of short stories, called Her Story: Proud of Who We Are. It showcases the stories of Traveller women in Kildare. The booklet will be used in cultural awareness programmes in schools.
Workshops gave community members an opportunity to interact and have fun with each other. This project inspired many participants to continue their literacy journeys.
Click here to read the short story collection.
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A Short story by Bridget O'Connor
This project was a collaboration between Kildare Traveller Action and County Kildare Leader Partnership.
For more information about the project, please contact Deirdre Gallagher, Regional Literacy Coordinator in Kildare and Wicklow ETB, at deirdregallagher@kwetb.ie
The Adult Literacy for Life Collaboration and Innovation Fund
The Collaboration and Innovation Fund supports projects for adults with unmet literacy, numeracy and digital literacy needs and projects that support organisations to be literacy friendly. The closing date for 2024 applications has now passed but keep an eye out for information on our 2025 fund which will be launched in December.
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