IDEA Winter Events

November

Tuesday 11th 1pm – 2pm: Strategic Planning Follow-up Webinar . This is a follow-up discussion for attendees of our October workshop on Revitalising Your Strategic Plan with Sandra Velthuis of Whitebarn Consulting.

Thursday 13th 2 – 4pm: Irish Aid Annual Grants Round: Application Writing Clinic . You must email Susan Gallwey to receive the link to join this webinar.

Tuesday 18th 10am – 2pm: Freelancing in Development Education . Are you a freelance educator looking for work in the Development Education sector? This is a practical half-day workshop that will look at responding to tenders and marketing yourself online.  Read more…

Thursday 20th 12noon – 1pm: First in our Winter Webinar Series Social Economy and Global Development Post 2015 : John Restakis, author of  Humanizing the Economy: Co-operatives in the Age of Capital. Tune in to the webinar to find out more about how co-operatives are transforming lives and communities around the world, by creating models for economic and social development that can offer a more equitable, just and humane future.  Read more…

Thursday 27th 12noon – 1pm: Second in our Winter Webinar Series Social Economy and Global Development Post 2015 : The Role of MicroFinance in Global Sustainable Development with The Irish League of Credit Unions Foundation. Read more… 

December

Tuesday 2nd 12noon – 1pm: Third in our Winter Webinar Series Social Economy and Global Development Post 2015 : Surfing the Waves of Change: 21st Century Competencies for making the Transition to a Collaborative Economy and a Low carbon Futurewith Davie Philip plus Ana Huertes. Read more…

Wednesday 3rd: A Shared Vision for Development Education in Ireland . The aim of this event is to produce an agreed vision for the development education sector in Ireland. This is YOUR chance to shape the vision for development education in Ireland so please attend. The Vision will also influence IDEA's direction as an organisation and Irish Aid's Strategy for Development Education. Read more…

Saturday 13th 11am – 4pm: How to Make Your Campaign Really Fly! This workshop is for anyone who would cares passionately about an issue and would like to get a campaign off the ground, but is not sure about what needs to be done before ‘going public’.  This workshop will focus on the question: How we can effectively inspire people to take action in favour of our cause? Facilitator: Siobhán O’ Donoghue has been a community worker and social justice activist for many years. She is a former Director of the Migrant Rights Centre and is now Director of Uplift, a community of people taking coordinated action for progressive change in Ireland. Read more…

Tuesday 9th 2pm- 4pm: Preparing for 2015: The Role of Development Education with Danny Sriskandarajah, Secretary General of CIVICUS.

IDEA and Dóchas are delighted to host a seminar with Dr Danny Sriskandarajah, Secretary General of CIVICUS. For 2015 to truly be a year of transformation, civil society needs to rethink how we engage with citizens and how we engage with politics. Dr Danny Sriskandarajah, Secretary General of CIVICUS, the World Alliance of Citizen Participation, will discuss how Irish civil society can contribute to global transformation in 2015. Read more…

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September 26, 2026
Date: Tuesday 01 December, 10.00am – 3.30pm Location: Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 YY05 IDEA is looking forward to welcoming all members of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education to our next Code network meeting on Tuesday 1 December, in Richmond Barracks in Inchicore, Dublin. There are places for two representatives, staff, volunteers, etc., from each Code member. One of the commitments in joining the Code is to contribute to the Community of Practice for this Code, including sharing successes and learning with other Code members and attending at least one of two Code network meetings annually. If you have questions, please contact code@ideaonline.ie.  Register below!
September 23, 2026
IDEA, in partnership with Concern Worldwide, is undertaking research on Global North-South partnerships in Global Citizenship Education/ Development Education, with a focus on collaborations between organisations on the island of Ireland and organisations and communities in the Global South. The research aims to identify good practices and develop practical guidance that can support organisations in strengthening equitable partnerships as central to quality GCE/DE. The research looks at the ways organisations, educators and learners collaborate and work together on educational activities that enable them to understand the root causes of injustice and inequality at local and global levels, and prepare them to engage and build a more just and sustainable future; and at how these collaborations are guided by principles such as mutual learning, solidarity, and an understanding of how local and global issues, people, and systems are interconnected. We would greatly value your contribution to this research whether your organisation has developed such partnerships or not, as the barriers or concerns will also be considered. Your contribution will help inform IDEA´s ongoing work to support the sector and IDEA members, while also informing Concern Worldwide's Global Citizenship Education programme. Findings will be shared (in an aggregate manner or with prior permission) in a hybrid workshop in Dublin's Carmelite Centre on 25 November 2026. You can contribute by: Completing a short survey , following this link: Survey in English . Answers will remain anonymous, unless you decide to provide specific details of your practices for good practice sharing. Sharing this invitation with those that you think could contribute-either organisations on the island of Ireland or partners in the Global South. The survey is also available in French and Spanish. Survey in French/ Enquête en français - Survey in Spanish/Encuesta en español . Agreeing to an online interview ; approx. 30-45 minutes in September/October. Sharing information about your practice via email to Celina Del Felice* (Researcher, celinadelfelice@gmail.com and Lizzy Noone (Capacity Development Manager at IDEA, lizzy@ideaonline.ie ). Taking part in an online session to discuss the findings and provide feedback on a practical guide on the topic. If you have questions and are interested in taking part, please do not hesitate to contact Celina Del Felice (Researcher, celinadelfelice@gmail.com ) and/or Lizzy Noone (Capacity Development Manager at IDEA, lizzy@ideaonline.ie ).
September 23, 2026
IDEA is seeking a consultant to analyse data captured during the pilot of the Theory of Impact for the GCE tool. The purpose of this assignment is both to understand what the pilot data can tell us about the contribution and reach of GCE activity, and to identify what IDEA can learn from the pilot data to strengthen the quality, consistency and usefulness of future data collection. Timeframe Deadline to apply: Tuesday, 06 October, 1.00pm Initial briefing with IDEA staff: Friday, 09 October First draft of report due: Wednesday, 21 October, 1.00pm Feedback from IDEA: Thursday, 29 October Final report due: Monday, 02 November Presentation of findings (provisional dates): Members involved in the pilot and impact measurement process: Friday, 06 November Public event for IDEA members and interested stakeholders: Thursday, 19 November How to Apply Please submit: A concise CV (maximum 2-3 pages) A proposal outlining: Relevant experience Referees for similar work A brief description of your proposed methodology The proposed number of days required Details of staff involved (where relevant) Your fee Please send your completed application to lizzy@ideaonline.ie and elaine@ideaonline.ie by Tuesday, 06 October, 1.00pm. The full terms of reference is here