Active Hope Training
Active Hope Training
4 online sessions: Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15, Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 September
9.30am – 12 midday each day
Through this 4-part workshop participants will engage with the process of “Active hope”, developed by environmental activist Joanna Macy. This process supports people who are engaged with global justice issues to continue to have hope and take action, while addressing the sometimes overwhelming feelings that arise. The workshop will be experiential, with opportunities to connect with yourself, and others in a supportive online environment. Participants will also gain tools and approaches that can be used both at a personal level, and with groups. Attendance at all 4 sessions is important as each will cover a different topic related to Active Hope.
The seminar will be facilitated by Chriszine Backhouse and Eimear McNally of Creativity & Change, a programme of Crawford College of Art & Design, that nurtures change-makers and supports people to imagine and create a better world. Through her teaching and practice, Chriszine explores the intersection between creativity, community and the environment. She has been involved in Active Hope restoration work since 2008. For the last four years, she has integrated this approach into the Creativity and Change programme at MTU, leading students and workshop participants through “the work that reconnects”. Eimear works as a facilitator in the field of creative activism and transformative learning where she uses visual facilitation to help groups explore complex global and local justice issues. She has been involved in Creativity & Change in various ways since 2009. She is a co-founder of the all-Ireland network of visual practitioners, Drawesome, and a member of the International Forum for Visual Practitioners.
Cost to attend all 4 sessions:
- IDEA members: €50.00
- Non-members: €100.00
Deadline for registration is Wednesday, 08 September.
If you have any questions please contact us.
IDEA is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our strategic communications and public engagement work. IDEA is the national network for Development/Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland. We work with over 100 member organisations and individuals to strengthen the sector through collaboration, professional learning, research, policy engagement and advocacy. Development Education /Global Citizenship Education enables people to understand the world around them, think critically about global justice and sustainability, and take informed action to help create a more just and sustainable future. Reporting to the CEO, the Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of IDEA's communications strategy, strengthen engagement with members and partners, raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the Global Citizenship Education sector, and communicate the value and impact of their work to a wide range of audiences. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead IDEA's strategic communications and public engagement work. Develop and deliver communications strategies and annual communications plans. Raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the wider Global Citizenship Education sector. Communicate the impact of IDEA's work and showcase the work, learning and impact of members. Lead digital communications, media relations and organisational communications. Build relationships with members, partners, policymakers, media and other stakeholders. Salary and Benefits Salary: €49,522 - €55,737 per annum, depending on experience Full-time, one-year fixed-term contract. IDEA intends this to be an ongoing role, with the opportunity for the position to become permanent, subject to funding. May consider 4 day arrangement. Applications from candidates seeking a four-day working week will be considered 6.5% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme Hybrid working arrangements (Dublin city centre office) Opportunities for professional development About You You'll bring: At least five years' relevant communications experience Experience developing and delivering communications strategies Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills Experience managing digital communications, websites and social media Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills An understanding of, or interest in, Global Citizenship Education, education, international development or the wider not-for-profit sector. How to Apply Please read the Job Description and Application Information PDF before applying. It contains the full role description, person specification, terms and conditions and application instructions. Applications should include: A current CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages). Email applications to recruitment@ideaonline.ie with the subject line Communications role. The deadline for applications is Thursday 17 September, 9.00am (Irish time).
Applications should be submitted online to recruitment@ideaonline.ie by Thursday, 13 August, 9.00am.
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