Tag Archive | community education

Who’s For a Cup of Equali-Tea?

Aug6

Gender Justice Course in Donegal Town

NCCWN-Donegal Women’s Network is a feminist organisation, we see women as equal to men and work to support the realisation of that. But Patriarchy stands in the way of achieving this, which is why we work to dismantle it!

NCCWN Donegal are pleased to be offering a free gender justice course in Donegal Town. This is an engaging and empowering informal community education course providing participants an opportunity for to begin an educational journey to raise awareness and understanding of patriarchy and gender inequality.

Over the course participants will;

  • Begin an educational journey to raise awareness and understanding of gender inequality and patriarchy.

  • Explore the roots, dynamics and nature of gender inequality/ patriarchy.

  • Make connections between women’s own experiences and how patriarchy impacts on their lives.

  • Explore the ways in which systems and structures have and can be challenged to achieve gender justice.

We are offering this course over four Tuesday morning sessions 10am-1pm start 17th, 24th Sept, 1st, 8th Oct or alternatively two Saturdays 10.30am-4pm 5th and 12th October. Sessions will be held in the NCCWN Donegal Women’s Network office in Donegal Town.

If you would like to sign up for this Free course please fill in this online form here stating which sessions would best suit you and we will get in contact with you.

 

Demystifying Patriarchy

Some highlights from our previous gender justice course delivered earlier this year.

New Beginnings Course

Aug2

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NCCWN Donegal Women’s Network in collaboration with Coiste Halla Naomh Bríde are delighted to be offering  ‘New Beginnings’. This 8 week course commencing in Halla Naomh Bríde, Lettermacaward will be facilitated by Emily Whelan, Leading Life Coach & Motivational Speaker.

The aim of this course is to support women in life-long learning opportunities. Promoting personal development, well-being and positive mental health.

Over the eight sessions participants will have the opportunity to;

  • Identify and explore their skills

  • Learn to own their own power

  • Develop their self-care

  • Explore personal development and create a personal action plan

  • Meet new people

And much more

Who is this course for?

  • Women who left the workforce and did not return, for example women who left to start a family

  • Women unemployed and seeking only part-time work

  • Women in unpaid work in the home

  • Women who are unemployed and not looking for immediate paid work, for example, someone full-time at home looking after a young family and/or other dependent

  • Women getting a disability payment

Here is a snippet of the great feedback the course has received from past participants to-date:

“ My mind- set has completely changed. I no longer focus on the negatives; I try to focus on the positives which is very motivating and energising.”

“ I feel grateful for the opportunity to be heard. I have a voice and what I say matters.”

“ I feel empowered to achieve anything.”

Venue: Halla Naomh Bríde, Lettermacaward, Co. Donegal

Dates:  Monday 23rd and 30th September, the 7th, 14th and 21st October and the 4th, 11th and 18th November 2019

Time: 10.00am-1.00pm

Cost: €25.00 (concessions are available, please contact us to find out more).

Tea and Coffee will also be provided during each session

If you are interested in participating in this programme please fill in this form and we will be in contact with you. For further information please contact NCCWN Donegal Women’s Network by email on donegalwomensnetwork@gmail.com or 074 9722790. Booking is essential, book early to avoid disappointment.

 

This course has been part funded by Donegal ETB under their Community Education Support Programme.

 

Women in the Home New Beginnings Course

Feb4

“When one door closes, another opens”

NCCWN-Donegal Women’s Network are pleased to be taking bookings for Women in the Home…New Beginnings course. This is a FREE 8 week course commencing in Bundoran on 3rd April, and will be facilitated by the fabulous Emilywhelancoaching, Leading Life Coach & Motivational Speaker.

The aim of this course is to support women in life-long learning opportunities. Promoting personal development, well-being and positive mental health.

Who is this course for?

• Women who left the workforce and did not return, for example women who left to start a family
• Women unemployed and seeking only part-time work
• Women in unpaid work in the home
• Women who are unemployed and not looking for immediate paid work, for example, someone full-time at home looking after a young family and/or other dependent
•Women getting a disability payment

Venue: Bundoran Community Development CLG
Dates: Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th of April,
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th of May 2019 
Time: 10.00am-1.00pm

If you are interested in participating in this programme please fill in our form here and someone will be in contact with you.

For further information please contact NCCWN Donegal Women’s Network by email on donegalwomensnetwork@gmail.com or 074 9722790. Booking is essential, book early to avoid disappointment.

This course is funded through DLDC under the under SICAP.