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Cynefin Pamoja Generational speed dating
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Youth and Adult Project (15years - 85 Years) Speed dating between young and old to learn about culture (Summer 2024). This is the only integenerational project in Newport. We will aim to put on physical activiItes which are not common especially to Black , Asian and ethnic minorities, for example walks in the woods including foraging , litter picking, crafts etc. The money will go towards transport to the woods, foraging and crafts materiahe le, foot wear & clothing for families.

Beneficiaries

  • Elderly / Old People

    Aims to provide a safe space for the younger and older generation to network and find commonalities - interests, goals & aspirations. Help plug the widening gap between the older and younger generation and allow them to build long lasting relations.

  • Children / Young People

    Aims to provide a safe space for the younger generation to network and hear about the challenges the older generation faced when they came to Newport. This will help personal relatedness and build strong relations between the generations -role models

  • The General Public / Mankind

    The project will bring community cohesion with Newport residents of all ages while buiding united and resilient communities. Civic participation among old and young generation while celebrating diversity and differences and combatting ageism.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 5000

    The project will reach 160k people of Wales.

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

2000

Combat antisocial behaviour and bring respect to elders

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£6,500.00

TIMELINE

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Generational Speed dating between young and old to learn about culture and lived experiences.

Encourage and promote ethnic minorities to visit green spaces and to be environmentally friendly.

Collect lived experiences of the older and younger generations and share it with other professionals

Project Activities

  • Generational Speed dating (like musical chairs) where each participant gets to speak with up to 3ppl

  • General debate about how to bridge the cultural divide and current affairs impacting youth and older

  • Promote Wellbeing activities such as meditation, yoga and pilates at stalls

  • Promote local businesses via stalls that support Youth and elderly engagement activities in Newport.

  • Diverse food stalls to allow tasters and showcase small diverse businesses in Newport. Promote arts.

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Via feedback from the event, referrals for future such events. Social media campaigns, surveys.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Cllr Andrew Sterry

Andrew has kindly donated his support as a volunteer at the proposed event.
OTHER PARTNERS

West African Empowerment Association (WAEA)

just supporting with volunteers