“[T]he voices of a wide range of talented writers. The voices contained within these pages are distinct and individual, but the writing is unfailingly striking and beautiful” – Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland.
“[P]oetry is transformative. It has the power to change lives.” – Sarah Crossan. Laureate na nÓg (2018-2020)
The Trócaire/Poetry Ireland collection of poems from their annual competition uses poetry to raise awareness about the global justice issues in contemporary times. This anthology includes poems from prize winners or runners up over eight years, including poets ranging from primary and post-primary schools alongside adult poets, some of who are established, recognisable names.
Source: Poetry Ireland/ Trócaire
Year: 2019
Courtesy of Patricia Groves
Produced by: Just Forests
Format: rescued wood sample
Year: 1987
Courtesy of Tom Roche
Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects is organised by developmenteducation.ie, an online hub focused on learning about the unequal and unjust shape of the world today, and is coordinated by Aidlink, Concern Worldwide, the Irish Development Education Association, the National Youth Council of Ireland, Self Help Africa, Trócaire and 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World.
DevelopmentEducation.ie is part funded by Irish Aid.
