Activating Town Centres With Markets and Events, The Pride Project, Darcelle Bell-Ataata
Darcelle Bell-Ataata discusses The Pride Project and it's role in activating the community and it's local area.
The Pride Project is a community-led support initiative run out of The Pride Project community house in Clendon within Manurewa. It works to combat anti-social activity and support people with complex needs who are falling through the cracks.
The Pride Project Charitable Trust has been working in the community of Manurewa since 2017 before becoming established as a Charitable Trust in 2019.
In the early days, the engagement was predominantly around Events & Placemaking however today the core mahi is in Hope Navigation. The Pride Project runs a number of mana enhancing Kaupapa for the community that includes General health & wellbeing, Covid Impact support, Rangatahi programme, Parenting, Grandparents raising Grandchildren and other needed supports we have identified in the community.
At the heart of suburban areas are communal spaces, retail stores & outdoor markets where adults, teens and kids can work, shop, learn and play. But it can be challenging to develop inviting spaces, towns and venues that attract the local and extended community. It’s vital to build inclusive, healthy, and productive networks whilst understanding the heart of your local group.