PICTURES | County Longford Public Participation Network: Ten years connecting communities

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Kathleen Dowd, PPN Secretariat and PPN Rep for Rural Link
“The PPN is part of the democratic process, and to be a representative within the PPN, you are part of that political representation. It was initiated for people to identify skills, transfer skills and learn new skills in participatory way that empowers both themselves, their families and wider communities. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO

“In my role, a lot of people would ask about different opportunities that would allow them to get a sense of belonging and get involved within the community. My role as Director of Programmes permits me to develop programmes that meet the needs of the community, so as PPN representative this widens my reach and support to further listen to the needs of the Community. 

“The PPN is important because it can provide a vehicle for people to participate, but also to gain empowerment, to get involved and move forward with their communities. Without collaboration, there'd be no community development in Longford, and I think that's something that's very important to us.”