John Evoy, Mens Sheds
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Men's Sheds are community spaces where men can gather socially and undertake mutually agreed activities like woodworking, repairing items, or other hands-on projects. They provide a welcoming environment for men of all ages and backgrounds to share skills, learn new skills, and socialize. The goals of Men's Sheds are to reduce isolation among men and improve health and well-being, though they are grassroots organizations led by the men themselves through diverse programming of their choosing.
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John Evoy, Mens Sheds
- 2. What is a Men’s Shed? A Men's Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. Men’s Sheds are open to all men regardless of age, background or ability. It is a place where you can share your skills and knowledge with others, learn new skills and develop your old skills. New members are always welcome and can be assured that there is something of interest for everyone as the men have ownership of the projects and decide their own programme of events.2
- 3. What a Men’s Shed is not! • It is not a formal training programme but you may gain new knowledge and skills • It is not a service for men but activities organised by men • It is not a sports club but you could play sports • It is not a health programme but your health and wellbeing might improve • It is not an information service but you can ask for info you need 3
- 4. Restating of the important basics: Sheds work because they are attractive places for men to gather socially, regularly, voluntarily, happily, safely and do hands-on stuff together. They work best when it’s grassroots, local, by, for and about the local men and the community. Shedders are active and equal participants: not students, patients, clients or customers. They should be inclusive and welcoming of all men. They are not patronizing and do not see men as having ‘a deficit’ or being the problem. Not naming the shed activity provides freedom to do & talk about important other stuff (including health). The outcomes are typically diverse and powerful. (Golding 2012) 4
- 5. Men’s Sheds are space where men belong; they feel safe in Sheds as they access the support, info and services they need so they can lead flourishing lives and participate fully in society. Men’s Sheds are space where men belong; they feel safe in Sheds as they access the support, info and services they need so they can lead flourishing lives and participate fully in society. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is one support that contributes to counteracting isolation and vulnerability among men in Ireland. IMSA’s Motto: “Men don’t talk face to face; they talk Shoulder to Shoulder”
- 6. International Men’s Sheds Organisation • Brand new initiative • Approx 1,700 Men’s Sheds world wide • An estimated 100,000 men • Aim to support 1 Million men by 2022 6
- 7. 7 Message to the Men in Your Communities. “Have you got some spare Thyme? Why not do something new?”
Editor's Notes
- The Problem Men are very reluctant to get their health looked after properly Asking for help can be seen as a sign of weakness. More men are outside mainstream employment than ever before Men are slower than women to recognise a mental health problem; typically remain stoic and won’t seek help even when dealing with stress of mental health issues Men are more likely to turn to alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms Many men have given up hope of finding further gainful employment in Ireland So what does all this mean: 2 out of 3 who die from preventable causes are men 80% of those who die by suicide in Ireland are men Men are losing meaning and purpose in their lives which affects their self-esteem Mental health and stress in some men gets worse and are subsequently more prone to ill-health Hopelessness is driving men further into depression Men are experiencing self worth and identity crisis Men in Ireland are more likely to be unemployed and isolated than women, they have poorer health outcomes and are more likely to die from suicide and other preventable causes and yet most services are not male friendly