This section explores some of the main reasons why sustainable development is so important. It outlines the ways in which sustainable development relates to every individual’s life and the reasons why change is needed. The information is provided under these headings: Unsustainable actions will lead to ‘social and ecological crises’
The Aboriginal people of Australia are the first known human inhabitants of the Australian continent and are thought to have arrived as far back as 70,000 years ago. As a result it is thought to be the oldest surviving culture in the world. Aboriginal Australia contains
Music & Dance As with image making, Aboriginal music also unites consciousness with the invisible laws and energy patterns of nature Voices of the First Day: Music and dance are important to Aboriginal culture. They are used as part of everyday life and to mark special occasions. Songlines tell stories
Introduction ‘Bush Tucker’ is the name given to foods that are native to Australia. Aboriginal Australians have built up extensive knowledge of what time of year certain foods should be eaten and what is and is not edible in their area. This knowledge has been passed down from generation to
The broad term Aboriginal Australians includes many regional groups that often identify under names from local Aboriginal languages. These include: Koori (or Koorie) in New South Wales and Victoria Ngunnawal in the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding areas of New South Wales Murri in Queensland Murrdi Southwest and Central Queensland
“The Ottoman Empire should be cleaned up of the Armenians…” Young Turk leader Enver Pasha in 1916 From 1915 to 1917 the Muslim Young Turk regime of the Ottoman Empire carried out a systematic, premeditated, centrally planned genocide against the Christian Armenian minority. The genocide began with the mass slaughter
“We concluded that genocide has been committed in Darfur and that the government of Sudan and the Janjaweed bear responsibility, and that genocide may still be occurring. We believe that the evidence corroborates a specific intent to destroy a group in whole or in part.” Colin Powell, September 2004 Sudan’s
Introduction “This mural is a very important piece of work as it raises awareness of the genocide that happened, Rwanda, the genocides that could have happened, Northern Ireland, and the genocides that are happening, Darfur.” The genocide project was developed to explore the topic of genocide in a number of
The tragedy offers a rare chance for smaller nations to think of large and powerful neighbours as helpful friends, not threatening bullies. The actual tsunami was a transient phenomenon. Will the tsunami of human solidarity prove to be ephemeral or have lasting significance? The challenge posed by the catastrophic earthquake
20 Jan 2005Source: AlertNet Ben Wisner, a hazards specialist at the London School of Economics, spoke to AlertNet on the third day of the World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe, Japan. AN: Nearly a month after the Indian Ocean tsunami, plans are afoot for the creation of a global
By Roger Bate, Published 01/04/2005 As more aid pours in for the unfortunate victims of the Asian tsunami, there has been much hand-wringing that nations, notably the Untied States, have not done enough. But while the highly paid UN staff whips up, and the media avidly reports, big government aid
Team Planet is an active learning programme focused on the themes of environment and interdependence designed for use at individual class levels but also on a whole-school basis.
Acronyms AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ARHA Adolescent Reproductive Health Advocates ATAAZ Anti-AIDS Teachers Association of Zambia ART Antiretroviral Therapy ARV Antiretroviral drugs CATF Community AIDS Task Force CIDRZ Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia CD4 Cluster of Differentiation 4 CEDAW Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of
Nelson Mandela was born a century ago on July 18th, 1918. You are all familiar enough with his life story not to require any re-telling here. Of all world leaders of my generation, he stood head and shoulders above all others; his was the greatest impact; he was the most
‘Health’ and ‘well-being’: does our understanding depend on if we are in a developed or developing country?
A final-seven finalist in the 2018 Trinity College Dublin and developmenteducation.ie Development Issues series, Grace McGinnis looks at the Black Power Movement in the United States, and beyond.
The Living Between Trains and Drains series explores the day-to-day stories which highlight issues experienced within high density urban living in the city of Kampala, Uganda.
Does your candidate support human rights for all and will work to tackle the climate emergency? A quick guide to election manifestos and pledges
On the 14th of March 2016, Dublin-based artist/activist Will St Ledger installed a fake, un-exploded missile on South King Street in Dublin to mark the fifth anniversary of the Syrian crisis.
Thirty-six students launch a poster series on the women’s rights, the arms trade and equality gaps on March 8th, 2019, International Women’s Day.
This Teachers Handbook contains 3 modules covering the global issues of Gender, Global Inequality and Migration. Each module contains 5 lessons which are aimed at young people from 12-18 years old. In addition to the Teachers Handbook, Plan have created corresponding PowerPoint presentations that can be used with every lesson
The first part of a series argues that any understanding of development which disregards the role of faith is lacking a key dimension for a substantial proportion, perhaps a majority, of humanity. But can we identify precisely what that key dimension offers which might otherwise be missing?
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
We have all heard it, time and time again – international aid just doesn’t work. It doesn’t achieve its objectives, it wastes money and it would be better spent here at home. What The Fact? investigates.
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
Covid-19 highlights the importance of our Global Citizenship and Development Education. The first in a 3-part series, Colm Regan introduces 3 teaching strategies for adapting and exploring with learners
A round-up of ideas, trends and entry points for anyone interested in producing Development Education / global citizenship education resources in adult and community education contexts
The Wood of Life is a hands-on, interactive exhibition for schools, libraries and other education facilities. The exhibition also makes direct links to many of the Sustainable Development Goals
Are those involved in Black Lives Matter hijacking peaceful protests and turning them into vicious, brutal riots, as claimed by conservative leaders (and their supporters) in the US? ‘What The Fact?’ investigates.