Our aims

In our modern world, unemployment, retirement, bereavement, ill health, handicap, age, minority status or mere shyness can all have an isolating effect, in some cases leading to depression and even suicide. The problem is particularly severe in men who have recently retired and lost their circle of work colleagues and a specific work interest. And it is well known that men do not like talking about their problems.

Another modern problem is the tendency to throw things away when they are worn or broken.

A further need in Copacabana is for an attractive area for small community groups to meet.

Our aims are to address all these issues by establishing a community facility that is:

• a venue for men to socialise while engaging in productive activity
• a source of information and advice on men’s health
• a place to get simple repairs done
• a meeting place for local community groups
• an attractive building to visit