Kenya – Country Profile Republic of Kenya – “the cradle of humanity” There are more than 40 ethnic Groups in Kenya, the majority of who are descendants of two major language groups – the Bantu of Western Africa (Kikuyu, Luhya, Kalenjin, Kamba) and the Nilotic from the Nile Valley (Luo).
Interactive map: Who are the buyers and sellers of arms and weapons, by country? Where does armed conflict take place and how might this link to food security issues?
‘First, never will even the most impressive television footage properly capture the depth of fear and despair felt in the homes and hearts of Gazans who are yet again facing death, devastation and displacement. Thousands of parents today have no more answers to give to their young children when they
The 20 page briefing paper, Living in the Hollow of Plenty: World Hunger Today and its accompanying support activities are part of the Food Rights Now education and awareness campaign and is designed to provide a set of briefing notes on: different dimensions of world hunger today (definition, measurement, who’s
Some seven years ago, developmenteducation.ie published a guide on the then situation in Gaza in 2014. Disgracefully, we find ourselves in much the same situation in 2021
Interactive map – Are countries home to the 20 most profitable food companies in the world at risk of becoming food insecure? Could this ever be possible?
Welcome to The Carbon Map (click to view). Its aim: to make sense of climate change responsibility and vulnerability. The site uses interactive cartograms (maps distorted to reflect a dataset) to convey how different countries fit into the climate change picture – both causes and risks. It was created as
This section provides ideas and methodologies for using various types of resources, such as photographs and political cartoons, to explore a range of issues in an accessible manner. In this section: Political Cartoons Photographs Maps Statistics International Reports Case Studies Information Technology Using political cartoons in development and human rights
This 20 page briefing paper and its accompanying support activities are part of the Food Rights Now education and awareness campaign for young people and is designed to provide a set of briefing notes on: different dimensions of world hunger today (definition, measurement, who’s at risk, causes and debates) in
Arno Peters, a historian from Bremen, developed a map of the world for our time. Faithful in area, axis and position, it accurately represents the proportions of the northern and southern hemispheres. The Peters Map and the Peters Atlas are refreshing alternatives to the outdated eurocentric perspective that has clouded
A starter list of 5 great teacher focused online sources covering a range of Covid-19 related materials suitable for many subjects, including CSPE, English, Business Studies, Politics & Society, Geography, Mathematics, Science, Transition Year modules, Home Economics, Environmental Education and beyond
A selection of links to other information relating to the Team Planet resource.
An interactive map exploring the relationship between fossil fuel use by country & countries that are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change
Modern slavery takes many forms and is known by a number of names such as slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. Whichever term is used, they all carry the same characteristic of an individual being deprived of their freedom by someone: their freedom to leave one job for another, their
In recent years the rise of social media services such as Twitter and Facebook has been an important feature of protest movements for organising large groups of people to report events as they happen
Regional general knowledge resources based on all of the countries in Africa, grouped into Central Africa, East Africa, North Africa and South Africa. Over 50 countries covered across the series. teacher sheets blank regional maps for students to fill in informational fact-based activity sheets, general knowledge This resource is split
Development education is a cross curricular activity. That’s not to say that it can’t be taught in a single subject area – many teachers use DE as part of completing curriculum strands or as stimulus material for energising students or building class projects. DE can be flexibly used in many
Note: The materials and resources listed here are primarily suited to ages 14+ and can be used in a wide variety of learning and teaching contexts. ‘It’s an ancient abuse, but it persists throughout the world today. Slavery remains one of the greatest human rights challenges of history. Today it’s
‘Her Zimbabwe is an alternative platform for Zimbabwean women to articulate their stories no matter what their background, no matter what their story. We want to hear the authentic voice of each and every woman in Zimbabwe, we want to count everyone. We want to say ‘here we are, here
Econowha? Is an online educational resource that is available online for free. It is comprised of a 9 part lesson plan, featuring guest bloggers for each unit, things to read and watch, suggested learning outcomes and an online discussion space to aid the learning process. In our development education on
Thérèse Hegarty and Patricia Kennon explore picturebooks in learning contexts and how they encourage discussions of friendship, conflict, struggle, norms, points of view, difference and injustice in a distanced way, therefore allowing sensitive issues to be discussed without direct disclosures about the children’s own lives.
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Training programme announcement for teachers interested in the recent publication Palestine and Israel – How will there be a Just Peace? launched in late 2013. _________________________________________________________________ Palestine and Israel: How will there be a Just Peace? is a Citizenship Education Resource for Transition Year and Key Stage 4, based on
Obtaining up-to-date information, facts, figures as well as case studies and viewpoints on important current development and human rights issues has never been easier. Apart from being available on the Internet, such materials are easily accessed through a number of important international reports which are published annually or bi-annually. This
This learning unit supports teachers who want to explore the global development issues that affect our world with their students. It will help students develop the skills necessary to affect positive change in their own lives and also to see their actions as part of a wider change for a more just world.
The capacity building programme aimed to engage tutors in learning and teaching about Development Education (DE) in existing adult education programmes. The DEBATE Project developed a number of supports to build the capacity of tutors, including: The design and delivery of “Introduction to DE Workshops” to raise awareness and understanding
My name is Lizzy and I am 29 years old. I am married with four children. At 08:00hrs I walk to my stone-selling site along Mungwi Road and commence work. Poverty led me into the ‘Stone Crashing business’.
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