BENEFITS

IDEA Members have unique access to a network of like-minded organisations and practitioners working in Global Citizenship Education. By working together, sharing resources and knowledge, members develop new skills and enhance their overall capacity and effectiveness to shape and influence the national and international policy environment. Membership offers networking, peer learning, support opportunities, and the space to share your experiences as Global Citizenship Education practitioners.


Strengthen your practice

  • Sign up to our Code of Good Practice for Development Education to access a range of supports to enhance the quality of your practice
  • Use our Theory of Impact to enhance how you measure and articulate the impact of your Global Citizenship Education practice
  • Access a range of needs focused trainings and events led by a diverse range of speakers and facilitators, on topics relevant to Global Citizenship Education, such as The ABC of Global Citizenship Education, and our webinar series Exploring Contemporary Issues through Global Citizenship
  • Share and learn from your peers through the networking spaces we provide and our Knowledge Share Sessions led by IDEA members
  • Gain support from IDEA staff on your Organisational Management and through our Monitoring & Evaluation Training 
  • Engage with a range of supports on accessing funding for Global Citizenship Education
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SHARE LEARNING WITH YOUR PEERS

  • Gain the support of an engaged community of practice through our Code of Good Practice 
  • Join our working groups on Formal Education, Adult & Community Education, Quality & Impact, and Palestine, or propose a new one – these are open to all members, providing a space to collaborate on tasks and issues that are important to you and your work 
  • Connect with others in this space and take part in networking opportunities, like our Annual Conference


amplify your voice and stay up-to-date
  • Be part of IDEA’s advocacy on behalf of the Global Citizenship Education sector with policy makers and funding bodies at a national and international level, input into strategic opportunities to contribute towards policy for the sector and strengthen your advocacy skills
  • Stay up-to-date with what’s happening in the sector and other relevant news and opportunities through the fortnightly newsletter on upcoming IDEA events, training opportunities, funding and job opportunities.
  • Have your work reach a wider audience via IDEA’s communications channels and media relations activities

Find out more about the benefits of being a member of IDEA, along with a list of useful resources about IDEA and the Global Citizenship Education sector in Ireland.