The project, which will be delivered in the Calder Valley area of West Yorkshire, is built around a series of walks in nature. They offer participants the chance to connect with others and the world around, share difficult emotions such as grief and, through this process, build hope and resilience. It is modelled on the ‘Work that Reconnects’ as developed by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone. The project will run over 3 phases: an initial series of walks for different community groups; a training programme for participants who would like to deliver the work within their own communities; and support for trainees in delivering their own walks. Building on connections with diverse, local community groups, there is a strong emphasis on making this work available to those who are disadvantaged and/or who would not normally access such a programme. Beneficiaries: Approximately 60 people in groups of 15, each group taking part in 4 walks; 12-16 trainees doing 5 all-day trainings; 48-72 people joining trainee delivered walks. There will be ongoing benefit to others through further walks delivered by trainees.
Emergence Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, no. 1050701.
