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The free on-line resource includes teachers instructions; introductory activities; role play templates, additional information, and follow-up discussion.
Joint winner of the 2017 Trinity College Dublin and developmenteducation.ie development issues blog series, Terence Mullally dons his philosophy hat to explore what ‘development’ means. Is development having a Google headquarters in your country? Is development having large institutions in your country? Is development a booming economy in your country?
Joint winner of the 2017 Trinity College Dublin and developmenteducation.ie development issues blog series, Yukiko Suzuki explores development through a Japanese lens. When discussing development, it is most often measured by a country’s economic growth or through it’s performance based on the Human Development Index (HDI). Although developing countries have
Colm Regan reviews 5 books as part of his summer reading with recommendations for anyone interested in development and global learning. The Divide: A Brief Guide to Global Inequality and its Solutions by Jason Hickel Fans of Hickel’s contributions to the Guardian newspaper will thoroughly enjoy this well-written, accessible and
Maternal Health ‘Most of the causes of maternal mortality are preventable: why is it then that women continue to be poorly nourished and to die during childbirth? Is child birth the cause of death, or is it a failure to diagnose, prevent and treat the reasons for maternal mortality (all
Photo credit © XXXXXXX Continuing debates on global inequality have developed a new edge and immediacy as a result of the current financial and economic crises affecting the West and, in particular the Eurozone with the accompanying ‘austerity’ measures they have generated. The rise of the ‘Occupy’ movements in 2011 challenged
Could you be an Energy Marshall? Access the full suite of Energy Bandits digital flyers, stickers and posters in building your campaign to tackle energy waste.
Sustainable Development Goals Explorer Browse Resources by SDG Have you ever wanted to browse through a resource based on whether the SDGs are directly or indirectly included – in a booklet, a short film, an issue-based activity pack or an NGO report? Say hello, to the Sustainable Development Goals Explorer.
Or how the world rewards the rich at the expense of the poor… and where we fit in. 5:50:500 is a graphic-poster led interactive CD-Rom of 130 trigger sheets exploring a range of local and international topics from trade and trade related issues to human rights, women’s rights and international
How did the West manage to convince most of the world that it is the only ‘developed’ part of the world? A final-five finalist in the 2018 Trinity College Dublin and developmenteducation.ie Development Issues series, Roberta Rodrigues channels the West’s inner voice, and suggest three easy steps for others to follow.
Mobile phones aren’t just useful as alarm clocks or for making calls, updating your social status and sending messages. Dorothy Jacob from international development NGO Self Help Africa reflects on how farmers in Malawi, Kenya and Uganda are using innovation and technology to lead the fight against hunger. Our lives
The feminisation of HIV and AIDS 14.3% of the Zambian adult population is estimated to be infected with the HIV virus It is estimated that 1.6% (82,681 people) of the Zambian adult population are newly infected with HIV each year For every two people who start antiretroviral therapy, an estimated
The results are in for the most popular blogs of the year on developmenteducation.ie , which has been marked by the second year of a Trump presidency, a signal flare of public attention towards issues such as plastics, anniversaries such as franchise for women, marked by the centenary of increased voting rights
In this 15-page booklet, An Taisce demonstrate that ‘if it is wrong to wreck the climate, then it is wrong to profit from that wreckage’. They make the case for educational and religious institutions, governments, and other organisations that serve the public good to divest from fossil fuels, as well
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.
Data and debate. An initial reflection from Indian writer and activist Arundhati Roy: ‘Whatever it is, coronavirus has made the mighty kneel and brought the world to a halt like nothing else could. Our minds are still racing back and forth, longing for a return to “normality”, trying to stitch
The Bank of Actions for Global Citizens toolkit is designed to support learners to ask critical questions and take action with a development education (DE) lens. Tessa Cornally introduces the resource which was produced for anyone (or group) interested in being proactive and engaging with global issues, looking for inspiration or at the very least pointers for taking action
For episode 2, Ciara Regan caught up with Michael D. Higgins, ninth President of Ireland, about a heated debate in Dáil Éireann about El Salvador in 1981 during his first year as an elected member of parliament.
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.
What would an actual race pitting countries against each other in the vaccination race to tackle Covid-19 look like?
STAND and USI are demanding global menstruation justice now and are urging students across Ireland to take action. Around 26% of the global population are of reproductive age and more than 800 million people menstruate daily (UNICEF & Global Citizen). Women and menstruators around the world are facing significant barriers,
Political cartoons can contribute to one of education’s core objectives – the building of critical thinking. Explore 6 activities for using cartoons by Colm Regan
2 actors, one trial and a Billion hashtags. What happens when the media gets a hold of a woman on trial? This blog takes a look at the reaction to the Heard v Depp trial and what it reveals about women’s representation.
This activity pack is divided into two sections: five activities for 5-7 year olds and five for 7-11 year olds. Most of the activities only require printing out some resource sheets, while some others require a sports hall, oranges or some paper plates for example. The activities are as follows:
This blog follows up Niffy Olamiju’s report on Decolonising Development Education. ‘The Method’ series has on pedagogies and methods in the teacher and trainer’s toolbox
This impact-focused interactive webinar will focus on good practice in the development of resources for Development Education and Global Citizenship Education work
Arts activism can provide a ‘free space’ for developing ideas and practices that challenge dominant ideas and stories. It can ensure that protest actions not only gain public attention but are also framed so that oppositional ideas and solutions are given ‘air-time’ in the media. Anyone can create banners, signs,
A guidebook to support teachers and students in learning about greenwashing as a barrier to sustainable development.
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