Photo Project Program (Ut Maos and Waols Plaotje)

Objective

The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life and foster a sense of community in the village centers of West Maas en Waal. Through Ut Maos and Waols Plaotje, we aim to reduce loneliness among residents and enhance their mental well-being.

Requirements

  • Organizing a photography project during the winter months by residents of a village center (possibly in collaboration with the municipality’s social services partner)
  • The photo project will run during the fall and winter months (October–February)
  • Participation is open to residents of all ages from a town center in West Maas en Waal
  • We collaborate with other organizations, associations, and businesses
  • Photos are taken with a cell phone
  • At least 8 different themes will be photographed
  • The subjects to be photographed are related to the village center and its residents and organizations.
  • Residents of a village in the municipality of West Maas en Waal may apply for a grant. There is no application form available. The application must include the applicants’ information, a description of the project (project plan), and a budget.
  • The application can be submitted by email and sent to info@westmaasenwaal.nl 

Municipal Grant

The " executive board " has decided to allocate funds to organize a photography project in the village centers.

  • A grant of €500 is available to applicants from a village center who are organizing the photo project.

Obligations

  • The grant will be used to set up and carry out the photography project
  • At least 10 meetings will be organized
  • Pairs are formed from younger and older participants from a village who do not know each other (very well)
  • Once the project is complete, a report will be sent to the municipality.
  • Once the project is complete, an evaluation report will be completed.