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Beyond the Western gaze
The “Africa needs help” vs. “No! Africa can teach you lessons!” is tiring. Other than benefiting a few pundits, are we deriving any value from it? George Kibala Bauer
Covid-19’s toll in DRC: ‘Older people here really have nothing. We have no state pensions in the DRC’
Country representative for HelpAge DRC, Anatole Bandu, reports on the human impact of Covid-19
6 global learning and action opportunities in Ireland during a time of Covid-19
Continuing the global citizenship journey, here are 6 education initiatives from Ireland that have been adapted to take place during Covid-19 learning contexts.
Covid-19 and Africa: a role for Ireland…and you!
On April 23rd, President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins made a detailed statement on Ireland’s potential role in the COVID-19 crisis and its implications for those most at risk worldwide.
Webinar 22 April: Development Education in the Adult and Community Sector – Creating Effective Online Resources
Are you working in Adult and/or Community Education and interested in exploring further what resources are available to support your practice? Are you working in Adult and/or Community Education and interested in exploring further how to effectively create online resources that promote global citizenship? Are you working in Adult and/or
The Covid-19 Pandemic Is Fuelling Violence Against Women
Wider than a health issue, the Coronavirus pandemic is threatening women’s rights and well-being, as reports of violence against women surge across the world
5 great teacher-focused websites: Supporting students through coronavirus
A starter list of 5 great teacher focused online sources covering a range of Covid-19 related materials suitable for many subjects, including CSPE, English, Business Studies, Politics & Society, Geography, Mathematics, Science, Transition Year modules, Home Economics, Environmental Education and beyond
Covid-19: some lessons from West Africa?
A summary of Paul Richard’s thoughts on the main lessons of the Ebola crisis for our understanding and more importantly our responses to Covid-19
What Support Do You Need?
Let us know how we can support your work as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to have widespread effects on schools and communities
Our World Irish Aid Awards 2020: Celebrating 15 years
2020 marks the 15th year of the Our World Irish Aid Award. The anniversary theme, ‘A Better World,’ invites primary teachers and pupils to learn about the Global Goals and the work supported by Irish Aid, Ireland’s official international development programme. Schools are supported with: Child-friendly resources, like the very