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Himalayan Centre
Intergenerational Gardening: Fostering Cultural Exchange and Environmental Awareness in Leith
Amount requested: £5000
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Our project, centred in Leith, Edinburgh, focuses on bridging generational gaps and enhancing cultural diversity through gardening. Targeting elders and youth, especially from ethnic minorities, this initiative promotes learning about traditional and contemporary horticultural practices in a communal garden setting.
Key activities and budget use
- Establishing shared gardening spaces in Leith for 40 to 50 participants, fostering intergenerational partnerships.
- Providing necessary gardening equipment and materials.
- Weekly hands-on sessions complemented by monthly educational workshops.
- Additional learning experiences through field trips and guest speakers.
- Creating online platforms and physical resources to document and share the project’s journey and outcomes.
Expected outcomes
- Enhanced physical and mental well-being of participants.
- Strengthened community ties, understanding, and appreciation of cultural diversity.
- Increased awareness of sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
- Improved gardening and growing skills.
Beneficiaries
- Our project directly benefits participating elders and youth, indirectly impacting the wider Leith community by fostering a deeper sense of connection, cultural richness, and environmental consciousness.
For background information: https://www.himalayancentreedin.org