As part of the Irish Development Education Association virtual conference 2020, Joe Murray was invited to showcase the work of Afri and how they have adapted and responded in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Who we are
Joe Murray of Afri, Action for Ireland.
Afri’s goal is the promotion of global justice and peace, and the reduction of poverty; this includes, but is not limited to, the progressive reduction of global militarisation, and responding to the threat of climate change, corporate control of resources and water, and interference with food sovereignty.
What We Did and How We Did it
Features, blogs and teaching tips
Webinar: Science for development on World Food Day
The webinar will feature YSTE projects, from Santa Sabina Dominican College (Dublin), Moate Community School (Westmeath) and CBS Thurles that focussed on nutrition and better food production, with Self Help Africa’s nutrition and gender specialist in Ethiopia, Sara Demissew.
Student & teacher webinar: Food, hunger and SDG 2
Join the World Food Day webinar for post primary school students and teachers which will explore SDG 2, hunger in today’s world and how you can make a difference locally and globally.
Beth Doherty: Youth Activism and the Climate Crisis
From School Strikes to Global Climate Talks The latest episode of the Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast features Beth Doherty, climate activist and
Mary Lawlor: Defending Human Rights Defenders
A Conversation with the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Defenders The latest episode of the Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast features Mary
Irish Women in Activism and Advocacy
Explore inspiring stories of Irish women in activism and advocacy who have fought for human rights, social justice, and equality at home and abroad
Call for Resource Submissions
Submit or recommend resources to be included in the Ireland-wide audit of development education and global citizenship education resources.