Concerns about the ways in which issues, peoples and places have been represented in global development (GD) communications have been raised since the 1980s. Criticisms have been levelled at media and non-governmental development organisations (NGDOs), including for their portrayal of colonial stereotypes, ‘us’ and ‘them’ binary relationships and identities, and
In the shadow of the most traumatic attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust and what Palestinian people are referring to as a ‘second Nakba’, Ciara Regan shares a three-point guide for educators and teachers looking to make sense of the latest and most extreme clash of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Juan Acevedo-Ossa explores South Africa’s case against Israel as the latest example of its ability to act as a normative superpower, exceeding the great powers in shaping global moral discourse.
Ciara Regan reviews Afri’s latest resource, Sowing Seeds of Peace, for post primary teachers which is adaptable and immediately useful across a range of school subjects.
“Dear Teacher….I have been dreaming about this book for more than a decade. I am, and always have been, passionate about Global Citizenship Education (GCE) and visualised this book because I wanted to provide students and teachers with an accessible starting point for learning about this important field. …. I
Just Tax from Financial Justice Ireland is an introduction to the topic of tax and tax justice. The activities were developed to support the exploration of tax as a social and environmental justice issue and are designed to be of use in a wide range of settings, including adult and
Global Rights, Noble Goals seeks to put the plight of refugees and the drivers of migration into a wider political context with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) s as a tool providing insight and authority. The activities challenge young people to be empathetic to the stark reality and perilous journeys
A series of suggested teaching and learning activities are presented, for Junior Infants to Second Class, and for Third to Sixth Class, using the animation as a springboard for exploring what it means to be an active global citizen. The relevant curriculum strands, strand units and objectives are also provided.
Young people are at the forefront of harnessing the power of technology in all spheres and serve as a critical component in the larger vision of India. International organisations have acknowledged the significance of youth on various prominent development fora, a population that has been prominently featured in 12 of
This pack includes two different activities, using resources from Latin America. They can be used in English or Spanish with some minor adjustments. Curriculum links for both activities are also included for the Irish junior and senior cycles. The two activities are: Introductory activity: The Slave Trade (available in English
‘Rainbow Weaver’s charming story highlights the art, culture, and economic status of indigenous Guatemalans. Young Ixchel is anxious to learn the ancient art of weaving from her mother. She decides to make her own loom and threads from natural materials around her village, but nothing she weaves comes out right.
“Everyone in the world has an important role to play in fighting global poverty and creating a better world. Taking part in the Awards is a good place to start. Are you and your class up to the challenge?” The curriculum-linked resources, including lesson plans and the Pupil’s Magazine, provide
Explore inspiring stories of Irish women in activism and advocacy who have fought for human rights, social justice, and equality
Our Impact 2025 Workshop participants tackling media literacy and disinformation at the Worldwise Global Schools teacher conference in Castletown, Co. Laois (30th Jan 2025) From collaborative exhibitions and programme engagement to the development of resources, here’s a snapshot of developmenteducation.ie’s impact in 2025 The number of people directly engaged in
Fátima Ismael of Soppexcca, Cathal Murphy from Bewley’s and Fairtrade practitioner Kieran Durnien discuss 20 years of Fairtrade coffee solidarity linking Nicaragua and Ireland.
Developed as part of an international collaboration between education practitioners across Europe, this teaching and learning unit aims to equip and inspire young people to explore, respond to, and make a positive impact on migration issues locally and globally. “This unit aims to explore the topic of migration in a
Developed as part of an international collaboration between education practitioners across Europe, this unit aims to transform climate education from passive learning into active citizenship. By linking global education to the Junior Cycle curriculum, students are empowered to become thoughtful, informed, and engaged changemakers for a sustainable future. This unit
This unit includes: subject learning outcomes linked to Junior Cycle CSPE, History & Geography (the unit is also suitable for Transition Year GCE-related modules) details on teaching approaches suggestions on assessments for learning a youth action component The unit’s objectives include: Unit Objectives: Understand what international inequalities are and how
This learning unit has been developed to support teachers and students in exploring famine in the context of Irish history and beyond
Youth are at the forefront of harnessing the power of technology in all spheres and serve as a critical component in the larger vision of India. As they pave the way towards the future against incredible odds, they are an indicator of hope. International organisations have acknowledged the significance of
The problem of climate change poses an existential challenge, but for India, such a challenge is compounded by the immediate concerns of eradicating poverty and accelerating development. Moreover, India has played a relatively limited role thus far in causing the problem. Despite these complicating factors, India has to engage this