#SocialPrescribingDay
This segment is an excerpt from CityScapes, a twelve-part series made with the support of Coimisiún na Meán's Sound and Vision Scheme and will be broadcast on DCTV (www.dctv.ie) Virgin Media Channel 802 later in the year.
Men on the Move’s intrepid 12 starting this morning on their Camino journey.
Another wonderful fun filled evening for the celebration of the hugely successful Change for Life 2023.
Happy International Women’s Day
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women
Fatima Groups United will be joining SAOL Project for Hands Across The Bridge in Strength and Solidarity for International Women's Day March 8th at 11.30am on Rosie Hackett Bridge.
The mobile Blood pressure clinic from the Irish Heart Foundation will be at the F2 Centre on March 22nd.
Joe Donohoe Manager of Fatima Groups United reminding us of what community work is actually about & how education has supported him in addressing the issues in his and other communities at the All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education & Training Standards Symposium in the F2 Centre.
Halloween at the F2
Another fun filled Halloween over from parties to fire shows the craic was brilliant. Thanks to all who helped make this happen.
Come along to the Health Fair Day in Fatima at the F2 Centre on Tuesday 26th . All welcome!
Anima Fatima
Anima Fatima is a series of short art films made by Philip Connaughton and Luca Truffarelli, in collaboration with eight women from Fatima Groups United. The word ‘Anima’ is the Latin term for soul and this work represents these strong, creative individuals, who together form part of the vibrant fabric of Dublin 8.
The works were developed as the culmination of a summer project in 2021 called Dance Uncovered. Through this project, dance was taken outside the studio and onto the streets. It was an incredibly positive experience where everyone got to know each other better. Very quickly, and particularly because of the isolating nature of lockdown, it became apparent that there was a strong desire to congregate, talk and dance, and a need for deeper creative expression within the group.
These films are the ideas, images, stories and movements that these women decided to share. A glimpse into the soul of Dublin’s Fatima.
The Participants
Betty Fogarty
Wafa'a Mustafa Zeniah
Rose Lyndon
Geraldine Guy
Doris Weldon
Kristina McElroy
Naima Taleb
Mary Kennedy
Producer-coordinator for Fatima Groups United
Richie Keane
Fatima Groups United is funded by Dublin City Council Arts Office
Co-Created by
Philip Connaughton and Luca Truffarelli
Supported by IMMA
Developed through the Project Potential Programme
Commissioned by Project Arts Centre
Project Arts Centre is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and Dublin City Council.
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People of all ages from the Canal Communities join together in dance.
Incoming magic this week at the Project Arts Centre with Amima Fatima - A glimpse into the soul of Dublin’s Fatima.
Made by Philip Connaughton and Luca Truffarelli, in collaboration with eight fantastic women from Fatima Groups United join us for this spectacular installation of short art films.
The word ‘Anima’ is the Latin term for soul and this work represents these strong, creative individuals, who together form part of the vibrant fabric of Dublin 8.
The works were developed as the culmination of a summer project in 2021 called Dance Uncovered. Through this project, dance was taken outside the studio and onto the streets. It was an incredibly positive experience where everyone got to know each other better. Very quickly, and particularly because of the isolating nature of lockdown, it became apparent that there was a strong desire to congregate, talk and dance, and a need for deeper creative expression within the group.
Runs 17 Nov - 21 Dec Showtimes 12-5PM
Fatima Groups United are currently recruiting 12 participants for a LGBT+ arts/social history project.
The project is part of the Out South Central LGBT+ programme at FGU.
The project will be facilitated by Han Tiernan and Brendan Fox over 6 Saturdays (10-2) beginning on
January 14th.
The project will take place in the F2 Centre and include a banner making workshop at the National Museum of Ireland and an LGBT+ tour of Kilmainham Gaol.
FGU are seeking to represent the diversity of our LGBT+ community and preference will be given to those who live in Dublin 8, 10 and 12.
The project is supported by Fatima Groups United, Dublin LGBTQ Pride, Queer Culture Ireland and Museum of Everyone.
SIPTU, INMO and Fórsa and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) are to a lodge a pay claim for thousands of workers employed in the voluntary and community sector. Unions are also seeking to establish an appropriate collective bargaining forum for the sector where pay, terms and funding can be properly established. The unions say the pay claim, set at 3%, would bring workers in the community and voluntary sector in line with pay patterns across all sectors, including the pay provisions contained in the public service agreement, Building Momentum. Workers in the community and voluntary sector provide a huge range of community-based services in health, including care for older people and people with disabilities, services for people with addiction, homeless services and a range of services to children, as well as community development, local employment services, jobs clubs, homework clubs and family resource centres, providing services for “everyone from nought to a hundred years of age.” The unions launched a joint campaign on Tuesday 9th November Valuing Care/Recognising Work, which aims to find “a fair way forward” for workers in the community and voluntary sector.
