Our story matters
Improving literacy among people recovering from addiction through creative arts
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The project partners were
Uisce (The national advocacy service for people who use drugs)
North inner city drug and alcohol task force
Recovery academy
About this project
This project aimed to give a voice to people who use drugs or are in recovery. The course used creative arts as a gateway into advocacy, inclusion, and civic participation.
More about this project
The course combined literacy development with public advocacy. It also challenged stigma through participant-led storytelling.
Facilitators Anto Seery, Eddie Winston, and Colm Keegan delivered three six-week, face-to-face workshop programmes.
These programmes used creative writing, drama, and songwriting to improve literacy skills among people who faced discrimination, exclusion and stigma.
Participants also received support to prepare for a public performance, which was filmed by a videographer.
“For me, I never thought I could have a voice in something that was important… I feel that if I can do this, I can do anything… it’s a game changer cause you can find your voice and fight for change.” — quote from a learner