This course is aimed at people with an interest in global development issues who want to work for a fair and equitable world from Ireland. This includes, but is not limited to, those who have lived or volunteered overseas and want to:

•      Explore that experience and how to use it as a springboard for continuing their involvement in working for a better world;
•      Continue to support those they have met and worked with while overseas;
•      Consider how to make lifestyle choices based on their principles and values;
•      Learn about development work happening in Ireland;
•      Network and share experiences with others.

Two days of practical and participatory workshops aim to provide you with the skills to:

1.      Identify your knowledge about and opinion on development issues,
2.      Write about and present your overseas experiences or knowledge to a variety of audiences;
3.      Use images and create videos;
4.      Influence the media;
5.      Get involved in campaigns and solidarity work.

Dates: Saturday, March 6^th and 13^th  

Time: 10am – 4.00pm

Venue: Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, O’Connell Street, Dublin 2

& the Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin 8

Cost: €70 for Comhlámh members, €105 for non-members, €40 for student/unemployed, €5 for asylum seekers

For an application form or for more information please: Call Ali Leahy on 01 4783490, email ali@comhlamh.org, or visit www.comhlamh.org/developmenteducation.html