Dean Oke is an experienced youth worker, working with young people through education, creativity, and social impact in Ireland and abroad. Dean is also a spoken word artist, using poetry to address social issues, sparking conversation and change through creative expression. Dean uses social media as a platform to empower people young and old and make sure they heard and valued.
The ABC of Global Citizenship Education 2025
Date:
Wednesday 17 September, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Wednesday 1 October, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Wednesday
8 October,10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Location:
Session 1: Brandsma Hall, Carmelite Community Centre ,56 Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 T258
Session 2: Online via Zoom
Session 3: Brandsma Hall, Carmelite Community Centre,
56 Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 T258
IDEA developed a training called the ‘ABC of Global Citizenship Education’ in collaboration with Concern Worldwide’s Global Citizenship team aimed at supporting newcomers to GCE to deepen their understanding and develop their skills in Global Citizenship Education delivery.
Global Citizenship 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. IDEA members use a variety of terms including Global Citizenship Education, Development Education, Education for Sustainable Development, Global Youth Work and related terms.
The training is targeted at newcomers to Global Citizenship Education but is open to all. It will also be useful to anyone who wishes to brush up on their Global Citizenship Education skills. It runs in three parts, through a mixture of online and in person sessions.
The training will:
- Support educators to bring a global justice perspective to your educational work
- Explore interactive and participatory approaches to Global Citizenship Education
- Provide information on relevant resources and supports for your Global Citizenship Education work
- Introduce you to the Code of Good Practice for Development Education
- Increase understanding of the context of Global Citizenship Education in Ireland, including relevant stakeholders.
In previous years we have been joined by guest speakers – in 2023 we were joined by Dr Aoife Titley, Maynooth University, and in 2024 by the Hope & Courage Collective. In 2025, youth worker and spoken word artist Dean Oke will join us as a guest speaker for Session 2 (Wednesday 1 October) where he will share his journey into Global youth work and his approaching to exploring global justice issues with young people.
This training course was designed and delivered for the first time in 2023 and then run again in 2024.
Fees for members of IDEA is €50.00 and non-members of IDEA is €100.00. Fee for unwaged (refugees, asylum seekers, students, others) is €3.00 - this can be paid in person.
Registration is closed for 2025 edition of this course. If you would like to enquire about future editions, please contact events@ideaonline.ie.
Biographies
Elaine Mahon has worked for IDEA since 2013, where she manages the Capacity Development Programme supporting members of IDEA to increase their knowledge and understanding of DE/GCE practice, strengthening quality in their educational work and measuring impact. Elaine facilitated the development and roll-out of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education, which was led by IDEA members and is the first of its kind in Ireland. Elaine has wide-ranging experience in the Community and Voluntary sector as a freelance facilitator and trainer specialising in areas relating to global justice, equality and interculturalism. Prior to working in IDEA, Elaine spent three years at the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). There Elaine engaged in the development of non-formal education resources including One World Week resources and providing advice, support and training to youth workers on DE/GCE. She has completed a Certificate in Global Citizenship Education from Maynooth University.
Lizzy Noone has been working with schools on Global Citizenship Education and campaigning for 24 years. She has worked for WorldWise Global Schools for 9 years working with schools to have a whole school approach to global justice and equality. She worked with Concern for 15 years previous to this, working on three EU funded projects including stop Child Labour. She has worked with Concern Debates and the Concern Campaign Academy that engaged students in GCE and campaigns. She represented Ireland on the European Development Education Forum for four years, and was an active member of the steering group of the Global Campaign for Education and Stop Climate Chaos for many years. She did the Transformative Learning Journey 2 with Bridge 47. She is a strong believer in degrowth and decolonisation.
Images from our 2024 training
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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