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
Podcast alert: reflections from the Changing Climates Summer School
A new podcast series, based on the 2-day Development Studies Association, Ireland summer school on ‘Changing Climates’ in June 2021 catching up with speakers and participants involved.
A 5-Point Guide to Decolonising Aid
Gina Dorso presents a 5-point guide to decolonising aid based on Peace Direct’s report ‘Time to Decolonise Aid’
What we’ve learned from the Summit for Vaccine Internationalism
Gina Dorso explores the main outcomes of Progressive International’s Summit for Vaccine Internationalism and what can be done
8 Takeaways from Coalition 2030’s ‘A Just Recovery from Covid-19’ Conference
developmenteducation.ie’s Gina Dorso and Aoife Mc Donald share 8 takeaways from a major civil society event exploring ideas for a Just Recovery from COVID-19 based on the Sustainable Development Goals
‘Perfection is the enemy of the good’
Ciara Regan looks at the uneven distribution of vaccinations worldwide in advance of receiving her first vaccine dose
Prison-like conditions? Seeking asylum in India and Ireland
The system for asylum seeker accommodation in Ireland has been described as inhuman, degrading and illegal by human rights groups and critics. Navika Mehta reviews ‘Direct Provision’s legacy and compares it with a similar model that has appeared in India.