Project Eden to help children with disabilities

A fundraising campaign has begun for a new sensory and play garden for 32 children with severe intellectual disabilities, with the director of the charity behind the push saying it will “make a real difference”.

Speaking about ‘Project Eden’, the director of Respect, Sr Zoe Killeen said: “We greatly appreciate any support that people can give to this project that will allow us to create this unique new space for the children to enjoy and benefit from when they return in September.”

The project aims to raise funds for the Development Education Centre (DEC) located at St Vincent’s Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 7.

The garden aims to give each child the opportunity to participate in creative play, gardening, as well as outdoor physio sessions. The hope is that work will begin on the new space in August 2021 during the summer break. The total cost for the project is €180,000.

Respect supports people of all ages within the Daughters of Charity Disability Support Services, by improving their surroundings and allowing them to be more independent.

More information can be found at www.respect.ie