Nominations open for IDEA National Council

Join the Board of IDEA (our National Council) and have an impact on the future of Development/Global Citizenship education. As a member of the Board, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of our organisation and contribute to the development of our programmes and initiatives.


This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in non-profit governance and management. Work with a dedicated and passionate team and make a real difference to the promotion and advancement of Development/Global Citizenship education.


The ideal candidate will have experience in non-profit management. Strong organisational and communication skills are also essential. We also highly value nominations from those with a background in:


  • Communications
  • Compliance & risk
  • Development Education practice
  • Diversity, equality and inclusion
  • Finance/ accounting,
  • Fundraising,
  • Governance,
  • Human Resources,
  • Safeguarding
  • Legal matters,
  • Public affairs & advocacy

as well as other essential aspects of non-profit leadership.


Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be a part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference!


Please fill in the nomination form below including a brief paragraph on the nominee’s relevant experience and skills. Nominations must be signed by the nominating organisation and be received by the IDEA office or by email to elaine@ideaonline.ie 7 days prior to the AGM. This means the latest IDEA can receive nominations with original signatures is Friday 31 May1.00pm.


IDEA is an Equal Opportunities Employer. While this role is voluntary, IDEA welcome applications from people from all backgrounds & experiences. IDEA is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values all identities, perspectives and experiences, and provides opportunities for learning and growth.


We welcome applications from those with previous experience of Boards, as well as other people who are new to this area of non-profit management.


If you have questions or would like to speak to someone about the role, please contact elaine@ideaonline.ie


Nominations Form

IDEA’s Lab 2025

May 2, 2025
Dates: Thursday 10 July,10.00am-6.00pm and Friday 11 July, 10.00am-3.00pm Location: An Tairseach, Wicklow IDEA is thrilled to open applications for our second iteration of the IDEA's Lab. In this first of its kind residential Lab, we will create space where members can bring their ideas for projects and try out new planning and design methods. Participants will have the opportunity to work on an idea from scratch to (almost) finish with the support of expert trainers and learn through group exchange in a welcoming and inspiring setting. Participants will come out of the training with: An early project design proofed, tested and built through group feedback, iteration, trialling and support. New approaches in designing innovative projects they can apply to their workplace Headspace and time to work on the design of an innovative project A chance to actively learn through group exchange and strengthen the sense of an innovative community of practice in Ireland How? Please email anya@ideaonline.ie to request an application form. Requesting an application form does not commit you to applying. The deadline for returning application form (including organisational sign off letter) is Friday 23 May, midnight . You will find further details in the application form. Participants must register as a team of 2min.- 4 max. Participants without a team member will be asked to pair up with other individual participants or find a partner outside their organisation. Cost : This training is funded by Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and offered at a reduced rate. This training is only available to IDEA members. Non-IDEA members can participant as part of an IDEA member team. Fees for members of IDEA is €50  Irish Aid is the Government’s overseas development programme which supports partners working in some of the world’s poorest countries. Irish Aid also supports global citizenship education in Ireland to encourage learning and public engagement with global issues the ideas, opinions and comments expressed in this training are entirely the responsibility of its author(s) and do not necessarily represent or reflect DFA policy. Timeline: Applications open: 07 May Applications close: 23 May, midnight Preparatory session with trainer (30min, online): Mid June Lab arrival: Where possible we advise arrival on Wednesday 09 July in the evening. Accommodation and food will be provided from 09 July, 5.00pm - 11 July, 3.00pm Lab: 10 July,10.00am-6.00pm. 11 July, 10.00am-3.00pm Please don’t hesitate to get in touch at anya@ideaonline.ie if any of the above pose a barrier to your participation, or if you have any other questions.

Code Network Meeting 2025

April 29, 2025
Wednesday 18 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1

Catch up on our Palestine Webinar

April 7, 2025
Last week, IDEA hosted the second webinar from our 2025 series, ‘Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through Global Citizenship Education, ' focusing on Palestine. If you missed out, you can watch the full video below!