About

Development Education enables people to understand the world around them and to act to transform it. It works to tackle the root causes of injustice and inequality, globally and locally to create a more just and sustainable future for everyone. Our members include Development NGOs, community and voluntary organisations, educational institutions and networks, trade unions, educators, researchers and activists. 

Building Global Justice Perspectives in Challenging Times

Every year IDEA runs a programme of Training & Events based on our members needs. We also facilitated Working Group and Task Group meetings, practice sessions, knowledge sharing sessions, and policy development sessions.

Building Global Learning and Global Citizenship

Challenging the Crisis

Climate Change

Migration

Impact of DE

Joining the Code

Code Membership is open to all members of IDEA, both organisations and individual practitioners. Becoming a Code Member offers many benefits, including networking, peer learning, support opportunities, and the space to share your experiences as Development Education practitioners. 


There are three Compliance Commitments for Code members:

● Sign a Code Commitment form

● Carry out the self-assessment process including developing an action plan to be shared with IDEA

● Attend at least one Code network meeting annually


The Code journey also includes learning events and trainings, possibilities for networking and peer support, and a chance to celebrate and showcase good practice in Development Education.

Upcoming

The Story of the Code

At a workshop of IDEA members in 2016, a decision was made to build on the existing Good Practice Guidelines in Development Education by creating a Code of Good Practice. In 2017, a task group of 13 IDEA members drafted the Code content in the form of principles and indicators. The group also explored how the Code could be implemented by IDEA members, and what the support and learning mechanisms might look like. In 2018, the draft Code was piloted by a group of 6 IDEA members, and on 3 December 2019 the Code was launched.

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Code of Good Practice

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The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is the national network for Development Education in Ireland and a leading voice for the sector. We represent over 70 members involved in the practice, promotion and advancement of Development Education in formal, non-formal and informal settings. Together we work to strengthen Development Education in Ireland and to raise awareness of the crucial role it has to play in achieving an equal, just and sustainable future. IDEA’s 2019-2023 Strategy promotes the essential role of Development Education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Webinars

Featuring a presentation by

Alasdhair Collins, DP Evaluation


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The European Citizens’ Initiative: An Introduction

27 May 2014


Featuring presentations from the European Commission and the most successful ECI ever: the Right2Water campaign.

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Debt Justice

24 April 2014

A discussion with Alan Ciblis, Argentinean economist. In collaboration with Ireland's Debt and Development Coalition


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Creatively Engaging Young People In Social Justice Issues

01 April 2014

A joint webinar with the NYCI.

The inspiring Barefeet Theatre Company who are based in Zambia work with at-risk children and young people. They empower them to become story tellers and performers. In this webinar members of the theatre company tell the story of its work, describe its impact and share their methods.

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