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Women and gender issues in Latin America

Year: 2022 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This activity pack explores what being a woman means in Latin America, the challenges they face, and the important role …

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Indigenous people in Latin America

Year: 2022 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This activity pack explores the challenges that Latin American indigenous peoples face.

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Environmental issues in Latin America

Year: 2022 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This activity pack explores environmental problems in Latin America and how they relate to global warming and climate change, as …

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African descendants in Latin America

Year: 2022 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This activity pack explores the effects of the transatlantic slave trade, and the legacy of African culture in Latin America …

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Empires and Colonies in Latin America

Year: 2022 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This activity pack aims to support students gain a greater understanding of the historic power dynamics between countries in the …

Migration Through the Darién Gap: Teaching Resources

Year: 2024 | Published by: Teaching Central America

This collection of resources, reflection questions, and activities aim to support teachers introduce the Darién Gap crisis to their students …

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Crossing Borders through Art: The Tortilla as Canvas

Year: 2014 | Published by: Teaching Central America

Crossing Boarders through Art: The Tortilla as Canvas is an art-based activity, which includes poetry by Robert Frost and art …

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Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del arcoíris

Year: 2016 | Published by: Lee and Low Books

This book follows Ixchel, a young indigenous Guatemalan, as she tries to learn her peoples’ ancient art of weaving.

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How The US Stole The Panama Canal, Mapped

Year: 2021 | Published by: Johnny Harris

Emmy-nominated journalist Johnny Harris breaks down the history of the Panama Canal, and the relationship between Panama and the United …

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The Price of El Salvador’s War on Gangs

Year: 2024 | Published by: Bloomberg Originals

“El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has waged a “war on gangs,” imprisoning 1.6% of the country’s population.” This video outlines …

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Water Issues in Latin America

Year: 2022 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This activity pack aims to help students understand the value of water by exploring the struggles for water in Latin …

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¡A Comer! Food in Latin America

Year: 2022 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This activity pack aims to help students learn about the globalisation of the food system and about how what they …

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Introduction to Latin America

Year: 2022 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This activity pack allows students to familiarise themselves with the Latin American region and learn about the main issues affecting …

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Geography Now – Country Profiles

Year: 2014-2024 | Published by: Geography Now

Paul Barbato aka Barby has made video profiles on every single country alphabetically in the world over a ten-year period. …

Dóchas Guide to Ethical Communications

Year: 2023 | Published by: Dóchas

The Dóchas Guide to Ethical Communications is a support to organisations seeking to implement best practice in ethical communications. It …

Team Planet: An Action Pack on Ourselves and the World

Year: 2011 | Published by: CDU / Mary Immaculate College, DevelopmentEducation.ie, Trócaire

Team Planet is an active learning programme at primary level focused on the themes of environment and interdependence designed for …

80-20 Development in an Unequal World. 7th Edition

Year: 2016 | Published by: 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World, New Internationalist

80-20 Development in an Unequal World introduces, explores and challenges the key issues and daily realities in human development, human rights …

The Long Struggle for Justice in Guatemala

Year: 2013 | Published by: Trócaire

Elena Hermosa travelled to Guatemala on behalf of Trócaire to document the landmark trial of former dictator General José Efraín …

Food Security and Food Sovereignty: An abundance of Food but Not Enough to Eat

Year: 2009 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This online guide focuses on the theme of food sovereignty in Latin America and its links to Ireland.

Information Pack on Latin America

Year: 2006 | Published by: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)

This is an information and learning resource providing an introduction to Latin America. From the history of Latin America to …