Praisesong: (i) the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation. (ii) the offering of grateful homage in words, song or story.

Praisesongs is a creative space and research resource dedicated to the celebration of older men and women of colour living in Wales, and to the development of a digital story archive of their lives.

It's what I want

Solange Saltus

Treat me as me

Mrs Susheela Lourie

I just get on with it

Suzanne Duval

Dignity is being heard

Ghani Sumitri-Mills

Chinese dignity

Mrs Rose Ng

Growing old gracefully

Mrs Fortuna Esprit

Change by no change

Ms June Taitt

Communication is key

Ms Luci Maynard

There's life after cancer

Mrs Innocent

The journey of my life

Mrs Lam

Unity is Strength

Pauline Andam

The journey you take shapes the care you need

Tue Hong Baker

Mrs Lee

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Reflections

This is journey, a show of intellectual love. We have sought to share with you some of the steps taken, insights gleaned, mistakes made, debts yet to be fully paid -
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Stories

The Storytellers are open and honest, giving candid insights into their lives and experiences. Whether you relate to them, empathise with them or just wish to learn about them -
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Projects

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This website is about giving back; creating a bank of stories taken from older people, and Elders in Wales for them and their families to enjoy. Its' also about seeking to improve their lives -
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