This info pack explores the topic of good health and well-being, the focus of SDG 3 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving good health and well-being A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key facts, statistics and videos 5 personal challenges for
This info pack explores the topic of education, the focus of SDG 4 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving quality education for all and the role of global citizenship education in achieving the SDGs A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key
This info pack explores the topic of gender equality and empowering all women and girls, the focus of SDG 5 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving gender equality A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key facts, statistics and videos 4 personal
This info pack explores the topic of clean water and sanitation, the focus of SDG 6 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving clean water, sanitation and hygiene for everyone on the planet A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key facts, statistics
This info pack explores the topic of affordable and clean (renewable) energy, the focus of SDG 7 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving affordable and clean energy for all A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key facts, statistics and videos 4
This info pack explores the topic of promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, the focus of SDG 8 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving decent work, reducing unemployment for all and decouple economic growth from environmental degradation (‘degrowth’) A
This info pack explores the topic of resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and fostering innovation, the focus of SDG 9 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind economic development and human well-being A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key facts, statistics
This info pack explores the topic of reducing inequalities within and among countries, the focus of SDG 10 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving reduced social and economic inequalities A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key facts, statistics and videos 4
This info pack explores the topic of making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, the focus of SDG 11 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving sustainable communities A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key facts, statistics and videos
This info pack explores the topic of combating climate change and its impacts , the focus of SDG 13 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act; Share Key facts,
This info pack explores the topic of life below water, including protecting marine and coastal systems, the focus of SDG 14 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind minimising ocean acidification, pollution and protecting marine and coastal systems A 4-step approach – Explore the Goal; Understand; Act;
This info pack explores the topic of protecting, restoring and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managed forests, combating desertification, and halting and reversing land degredation and biodiversity loss, the focus of SDG 15 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind conserving, restoring, and sustainably managing
This info pack explores the topic of reducing all forms of violence, illicit financial flows and corruption and promote representative decision-making and the rule of law, the focus of SDG 16 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving peace, justice and strong institutions A 4-step approach
This info pack explores the topic of official development aid (ODA), debt sustainability, technology sharing and support, and public and private investment partnerships for the goals, the focus of SDG 17 and includes: Easy-read introductory exploration of ideas and realities behind achieving partnerships for the Goals A 4-step approach –
There are still large numbers of people sleeping outside, in the cold struggling to find any way to simply stay warm. Ethan Kudler, a final-seven finalist in the 2018 Trinity College Dublin and developmenteducation.ie Development Issues series, believes ending poverty means ending poverty everywhere, both near and far. As I
The AfricaCheck.org website is a treasure trove of reliable information, facts, resources, factsheets, tips, data, blogs, podcasts, etc., for those interested and concerned about the misrepresentation and spreading of fake news/lies on a wide range of issues and topics covering the continent of Africa.
What can one person do about tackling food waste, food injustice and world hunger? Toni Pyke checks out suggestions from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation and environmental news website EcoWatch.
In the second part of the series, John Dornan and Suzanne Bunniss explore what the value of religion or faith might be in addressing the major issues, challenges and stories we face in the 21st century?
In the fourth part of the series, John Dornan and Suzanne Bunniss explore how the equality and empowerment of women relates to religious faith and development
2020 marks the 15th year of the Our World Irish Aid Award. The anniversary theme, ‘A Better World,’ invites primary teachers and pupils to learn about the Global Goals and the work supported by Irish Aid, Ireland’s official international development programme. Schools are supported with: Child-friendly resources, like the very
We Are All Human is an outward looking, compassionate approach to the refugee crisis, created by a group of students in Largy College, Clones. It is an immense effort to create a safe and inclusive space in their community for their new Syrian neighbours.
Project Honduras’ is a strategy game where the primary goal is to show how important it is for communities to work together to combat climate change
Let us know how we can support your work as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to have widespread effects on schools and communities
Covid-19 highlights the importance of our Global Citizenship and Development Education. The second in a 3-part series, Colm Regan introduces 3 teaching strategies for adapting and exploring with learners
Continuing the global citizenship journey, here are 6 education initiatives from Ireland that have been adapted to take place during Covid-19 learning contexts.
Podcasts The Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast series showcases a selection of interviews and talks featuring educators, activists and campaigners based on the stories behind the 100 objects featured in the exhibition. Produced by developmenteducation.ie and hosted by Ciara Regan. Explore the objects from the exhibition, now online.
Gina Dorso presents a 5-point guide to decolonising aid based on Peace Direct’s report ‘Time to Decolonise Aid’
Our current economic model is one of limitless growth and consumption. Endless growth comes at a cost to our planet by the destruction of biodiversity and pollution to our water and atmosphere. Like most injustices, the effects of consumer culture are not proportionate. Countries in the global south are continually
Explore a brief timeline marking 36 moments and events with richly diverse stories of African struggle, unity and solidarity for over 140 years.
Chevron claims that they achieved their target of lowering carbon intensity between 2016 and 2020, but is this really helping to lower emissions?