Loneliness is an epidemic affecting people of all ages. Technology has made the world feel more connected, yet ironically has also led to increased isolation. Piliana offers the antidote by getting people offline and engaged with their local communities.
Our platform breaks down geographical and interest-based silos by displaying real-time activities happening around users within a 7-day period.
If you don’t see anything in your location, then you can be the first, and it’s free!! Anyone can post their own activity, no matter how big or small it might be, even if you fancy having a coffee, and want to see if anyone else wants to come along.
Or maybe you are you starting a yoga class in the local community centre? Or maybe you’re trying to get more people to join the tennis club? Or maybe your band is playing a gig this weekend!!
The best part?
No need for prior connections or friends interested in the same activities. Because we know sometimes when you’re feeling lonely or depressed, there can be comfort in being active around strangers. Strangers are less likely to pick up changes in our mood or behaviour, letting us enjoy an activity without worry.
Research supports this - a study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that interactions with strangers, even small talk, can improve mood and wellbeing. Psychologists say that these "weak social ties" offer low-stress social connectedness without the emotional demands of closer relationships.
That’s why all the events on Piliana are open and equally visible to users. Watch a game of football or join a walking group, or try something completely new just because the timings suit your schedule.
Piliana makes joining any activity simple without the awkwardness of not knowing anyone beforehand.
From cooking classes to book clubs, Piliana motivates users to put down devices and instead connect face-to-face through shared interests and passions.
The beauty of Piliana is the simplicity. The way Google Maps or even paper maps works for landmarks, we do the same for real-life events, users open the app and instantly see possibilities for activities close by. Just the way our old village notice boards once did! Any type of activity in your area, within 7 days, all on one page and that's it!
While other social networks focus on virtual connections and time spent endlessly scrolling, Piliana gets people physically active, to help build social and emotional bonds in real life. The more events you join, the more your “real life”community expands.
We encourage living in the present, making memories, and rediscovering the power of human connection. Our vision is a world where technology brings people together instead of isolating them.
So whether you are looking for activities, or you’re looking for people to join your activity, we provide the platform. So come and join us and let’s all help each other to end the loneliness epidemic - your community is waiting!
