FALESAF – Fostering Adult Learner Empowerment through Storytelling And Folklore

FALESAF is an EU-funded project which promotes inter-generational and inter-cultural dialogue, and increases adult learners’ knowledge and experience through storytelling and folklore. 5 Partners from across Europe- Bulgaria, England, Iceland, Ireland and Germany- will host workshops, education sessions, storytelling events and pedagogical seminars which are open to all but specifically targeting families, senior citizens, persons with special needs and disadvantaged social groups.

Duration: 01/01/2012 – 31/12/2013

Partners:

Bulgaria: Devetaki Plateau Association- Letnitsa
England: Grampus Heritage and Training Ltd
Iceland: NAVE – West Fjords Natural History Institute
Ireland: Brigit’s Garden
Germany: Wisamar (Wisamar Bildungsgesellschaft gemeinnuetzige GmbH)

Objectives:

provide access to learning for older citizens
promotion of Active Ageing- increased confidence for participants to re-engage in education and actively engage in society
encourage and assist with intercultural dialogue between older and younger citizens
increase participants’ knowledge of their own culture, traditions & region (whilst supporting their journey back into education)
encourage active citizenship- through 9 ‘work packages’ we engage learners from socially, geographically and economically disadvantaged regions, whilst offering training and support to learn storytelling techniques, folklore and music.

Planned Outcomes:

increased mobility for adult learners (over 80 adult learners will be mobilised)
new skills & experience gained- tangible Learner Resources created, pathways to education opened throughout our partner network and social cohesion improved for all participants
preservation of cultural heritage and increased cross-cultural awareness.
creation of an Education Pack- incorporates techniques, case studies, examples of methods/stories/art/interpretation for learners
launch a database of contacts for future learning and support
web-site and DVD of all events/achievements