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About the Empowering Communities Programme

The Empowering Communities Programme is a pilot initiative funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It focuses on 17 local areas across the country.

The aim of the programme is to support communities to identify the challenges they face, such as poverty and social exclusion, and to develop their own local responses. Communities are supported in this work by their Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).

In South Dublin, the LCDC has identified four areas to take part in the programme: Quarryvale, Balgaddy and Rowlagh in North Clondalkin and Bawnlea in Jobstown.

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What We Do

  • Bike Project for families
  • Resourcing community led events
  • Door to door outreach and information
  • School & community clean ups
  • Supporting community leaders to develop initiatives
  • Training and upskilling for community leaders
  • Residential environmental projects
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ECP News!

Curious about what we’ve been up to lately? Take a look at the Empowering Communities Programme’s most recent newsletter to discover the projects, events, stories, and collaborations that are contributing to positive social change in the area of North Clondalkin. From updates on ECP Bawnlea to highlights across the wider programme, stay up to date and get inspired by the work we’re doing together!

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Get Involved

The Empowering Communities Programme is seeking volunteers of all ages for a variety of community projects in Balgaddy, Rowlagh and Quarryvale! If you’re interested in learning more click here to fill out an expression of interest form.

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