befriending

Oasis is committed to helping people overcome loneliness, to be less isolated and more independent by increasing their opportunities to contribute to society.  Our goal is to help local people get the support they need to minimise the effects of failing health and low income. Oasis operates two befriending projects: Good Neighbour Project and the Imago Project.  They have the following aims:  

• To help people  overcome isolation and loneliness by providing them with the information and support they need to take an active role in community life.
• To increase co-operation and a co-ordinated approach among community, voluntary and statutory groups to more effectively address the needs of people living within Inner East Belfast.
• To encourage a volunteering ethos within Inner East Belfast so that more people engage in community life.