> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Reference:: https://watalis.jimdofree.com/%E4%BA%8B%E6%A5%AD%E7%B4%B9%E4%BB%8B/%E6%89%8B%E3%81%97%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E4%BA%8B%E6%A5%AD/ > Date:: 2024 > Tags:: #warp #Japan > WeftLinks:: [[Disaster recovery value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - Craft helps recovery from trauma]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > Craft workshops helped Japanese recover from earthquake disaster. ### Highlights WATALIS started in 2012 to create a space for interaction in disaster-affected areas. They have held 473 workshops over ten years, helping local elderly people connect and enjoy crafting. Participants express joy in making friends and sharing their work together. >Local elderly people who participate have said things like, "It's an opportunity to get outside," "I've made friends with other people who love making things," "I'm really happy because when I was younger I didn't have the time to take up lessons," and "I'm looking forward to all having tea together while looking at each other's work."