DE News November 2011

KADE's Visions of Africa at the Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre. The exhibition opens on Wednesday November 2nd 2011 and runs for the   month of November. The Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre is located at 27-31 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin.

Visions of Africa is an annual, photographic competition which celebrates the diversity of Africa; it is held each year as part of national Africa Day celebrations.  Images are accepted annually; the closing date for submissions is March 31st.

For further information on the Visions of Africa 2011 exhibition visit www.kade.ie/visionsofafrica
KADE is a signatory to the Dóchas Code of Conduct on Images & Messages.

On October 31st, the UN announced that a Filipino girl named Danica was one of a number of children designated the world's seven billionth person.

For more on population change and exploring the issue with young people in a youth work setting, go to our Issue page on population.

NYCI/Youthnet Northern Ireland - North-South Conference 2011 on Friday 25 November in Dundalk IT entitled 'How do we know it's working? - Supporting youth organisations to plan for and demonstrate the outcomes of their work'

Aimed at management of and practitioners in youth work, this conference will explore how we plan for and measure the impact of our work, demystify terminology around outputs and outcomes & support organisations and staff to better communicate the value, benefit and impact of what we do. This is particularly relevant to those in the development education sector given the need to demonstrate the impact of what we are doing.

Download the Conference Brochure

The conference will consist of a mixture of key inputs; roundtable and thematic group discussions and information workshops.

Venue: Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, Co.Louth
Registration fee: €45

Register online at www.nycitraining.org

 Irish Red Cross National Youth Forum 2011: 12 November, 10 am 6.30 pm, Shearton Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Organised by the National Youth Working Group. Young members and leaders of the Irish Red Cross are invited to this forum to express their views, which will contribute to the development of Red Cross Youth. Further details available by clicking on the above link or by visiting www.redcross.ie.

As you may know there are two One World Week Central events in Cork (12 November) and Dublin (19 November) for youth groups to come together and share what they have created for One World Week in their local community. Please contact us to register to attend with your group by Wednesday 9 November if you have not already done so.

It will also be a great chance to meet and experience workshops on the theme with 4 visiting Zambian youth workers who will be in Ireland from 10-20 November.

If you are organising a local event during One World Week in your community, please send us the date, time and location so that someone from NYCI can attend.

Four Zambian youth workers will travel to Ireland and arrive on 10 November 2011 for 10 days. The Zambian visitors will participate in events for One World Week and will also be on placement with Irish youth work organisations for 3 days each. To learn more about the visit, click here.

Irish people (57%) are less likely than the European average (68%) to see climate change as a very serious problem a special Eurobarometer survey published in October shows.

The poll, carried out in June 2011, also found that concern about climate change among the Irish public has remained unchanged since 2009, although it has increased on a Europe-wide basis. Furthermore for Irish respondents the economic situation remains a greater worry than climate change although the reverse is true for the EU as a whole.

For more on climate change and exploring the issue with young people in a youth work setting, go to our Issue page on climate change.

The full report of the Eurobarometer is available at: http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/eb_special_379_360_en.htm#372

NYCI is a member of Dóchas. Dóchas has a number of working groups including a Development Education Group (DEG) which NYCI is a member of. On 2 June, 2011 the Development Education Group hosted 'Added-Values: promoting long-term public engagement in development' at the Mansion House in Dublin. The event discussed many themes from 'Common Cause' research from the UK including the case for working with values and frames when engaging with the public on development issues.

Many people have asked for help to bring Common Cause ideas to their organisations and wider networks. This residential workshop will give you the grounding to do so effectively.

If you’re fired up by Common Cause, enjoy communicating and inspiring others, and are connected to a network or large organisation where you could engage others then this is the workshop for you.

At this workshop you will be able to:

• Consolidate your understanding of Common Cause principles and applications
• Explore participatory learning and facilitation methods and get ‘hands-on’ with our Common Cause workshop activities
• Develop practical ideas for engaging others about Common Cause in your network/sector/organisation
• Become part of a network of Common Cause communicators and catalysers

Who should come?

You could be anyone from the CEO, to a campaigner or a volunteer to an independent consultant. What is critical is that you are:

1. enthusiastic about using Common Cause ideas in your organisation or sector’s work and in building alliances across the third sector and beyond
2. see a practical role for yourself in doing this, either as part of your paid work or in a voluntary capacity

You need to have read the Common Cause handbook and/or report, and if you have some prior facilitation experience, all the better.

Dates:February 8th-10th 2012. (Arrive 2.30pm Wed 8th, Depart 2.30pm Friday 10th).

Venue: Commonwork Study Centre, Bore Place, Chiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7AR.

We’re delighted to be holding the workshop at a venue the vision of which exemplifies Common Cause values. Take a look at the accommodation and at Commonwork’s other work here: www.commonwork.org.

Cost: Charitable organisations

• £395 – Single room

• £325 – Based on sharing twin room

These prices do not fully cover our costs and we are grateful to WWF-UK for help in meeting these.

Businesses

• £595 – Single room
• £525 – Based on sharing twin room

The workshop is intended primarily for participants in the third sector. However, there is space for a small number of participants from the private sector and we would welcome your participation.

Prices include accommodation, all meals and refreshments.

Bursaries

Want to come, but can’t afford it? We may be able to offer a small number of bursaries for people working for small charities or working with networks on a voluntary basis. Please contact us if you would like to be considered for a bursary.

Workshop leaders/Facilitators:

• Tom Crompton (WWF-UK, Change Strategist and author Common Cause)
• Richard Hawkins (Director, PIRC and author The Common Cause Handbook)
• Casper ter Kuile (Common Cause)
• Charlotte Millar (WWF-UK, Senior Sustainability Advisor)
• Ro Randall (Independent trainer, Carbon Conversations project)

Detailed programme: will be sent out nearer the time.

Want to know more? If you would like to discuss your participation with one of the workshop leaders please email Tom Crompton – tcrompton@wwf.org.uk.

To apply for a place fill in this application form and return by email to tcrompton@wwf.org.uk.

Find out more about the 'Values and Frames' event in Ireland, June 2011

Find out more about Dóchas event last 2 June, read the report and watch the key-note speech on 'Values and Frames' by Martin Kirk, OXFAM GB, as well as what this might mean for youth work...

Foróige announces ‘Ireland’s Top Teens’ - a two-part TV3 special on the permanent tsb Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards - on Sunday 30th October and Sunday 6th November at 6pm.

Prepare to smile and be inspired! 

Episode One:

Ten outstanding youth projects are in the running for the top prize. Episode One documents how the competing teams are actively involved in their communities and making life better for everyone. 

You will meet this year’s super competitors who have been involved in road safety projects, have travelled to impoverished parts of the world to make a difference, set up community drama camps for children, created stunning monuments for their local park, boosted their local economy, taught older people how to use technology, used their skills to highlight the dangers of joyriding, campaigned against domestic violence, created an awareness programme on water safety and even produced a music festival! Wow!

Episode Two:

The awards show itself will feature celebrity guests, an excited audience and most importantly, some of the most positive people and stories of the year.  There’ll be music, fun and quips – we guarantee it will do your happiness levels a world of good! 

Follow on Facebook and Twitter  (follow the hashtag #topteens).

This course will help participants to understand racism, homophobia and sexism and to develop the skills to tackle racism, homophobia and sexism in youth work settings. It takes place in Portlaoise on Wednesday 23 November from 10am - 4pm.

The learning content of the course is:
·         Understand racism, homophobia and sexism
·         Understanding our own attitudes and bias
·         Terminology and issues explained – including research findings
·         Help young people to reflect on and understand the source of their attitudes and prejudices.
·         Develop strategies for tackling racism, homophobia and sexism in youth work settings
·         Challenging myths and language that are discriminatory or bullying
·         How to support young people coming out
·         How to support people suffering from racism, homophobia and sexism
·         How to make your youth service/ centre safe for minority young people (policies, procedures, programmes & physical environment)

Course fee: €50 (includes lunch)

This course will be delivered jointly by NYCI and BeLonG To

For any queries please ring Anne Walsh at NYCI, 01 4784122 or email training@nyci.ie
 

Last call: IDEA new learning programme Ad+DEd Value: Advocacy plus Development Education for Global Justice programme follows on from the success of Beyond 2015 (2010/11) and Global Educator in Residence(2009/10).

It is a 6-month learning programme involving face-to-face workshops, webinars and a “Mobilising Week” in early spring 2012. Please find attached a detailed information pack and an application form. More information is also available on IDEA's website.

All IDEA members are welcome to apply and there is no cost for participation.

The deadline for applications is 5pm Nov 3rd. Please note that the first group meeting will take place on the 17th Nov. Application should be sent to: Eimear@ideaonline.ie

The Latin American Solidarity centre are running a 15 week FETAC accredited training course. This is a lively and interactive training that seeks to provide a general understanding of Latin American social, cultural, political and economic issues as well as more detailed information about topics of contemporary significance such as trade, labour issues, indigenous issues and popular resistance. The course begins on Tuesday 8th November. If you would like to know more about it visit their website by clicking here

Training in the use of our latest resource "A Rich man's World?" is continuing throughout Ireland.

If you would like to attend a training, all you have to do is send Alan an email to confirm your place at any of the following events.

Monday 7th November - Galway One World Centre, 76 Prospect Hill, Galway. 7pm - 9pm.

Tuesday 8th November - Limerick Youth Service, 41 Nicholas Street, Limerick. 10am - 12pm.

Tuesday 8th November - Waterford One World Centre, Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre, Waterford. 7pm - 9pm.

Don't forget that even if you cannot attend the training, One World Week is open to all groups and you can still run activities from the resource which is available to download here

If you would like to display any pieces of work which explore the theme, you can have a space at one of our Central Events taking place in Cork on Saturday 12th and Dublin Saturday 19th November. If you would like to attend one of these events contact Alan

This Award seeks to recognise and encourage projects which promote the practice of global education in formal and non-formal educational settings, displaying excellence in networking, partnership and coordination for increased and improved global education; bringing together different actors and institutions.

Deadline for applications 18 November 2011

Application Form & complementary information…

Are you a poet? Concerned about global injustice? Express yourself!

Below are three opportunities to get rhyming and express a global justice message!

- Opportunity 1: http://irishhaiku.webs.com/haikucompetition.htm
- Opportunity 2: http://poetryireland.ie/downloads/Launch%20Tr%C3%B3caire%20PI%20Poetry%20Competition%205%2010%2011.pdf

- Opportunity 3: http://www.how-matters.org/2011/10/14/haiku-for-aid/

Mary Immaculate College (MIC), University of Limerick, are hosting a conference on the theme of “A Critical Analysis of North-South Educational Partnerships in Development Contexts” on Wednesday 30 November. The conference is taking place under the auspices of the Standing Conference on Teacher Education North and South (SCoTENS).  

This conference on North-South Educational Partnerships will bring together Irish and international experts in the area of educational partnerships and intends to assess and evaluate such partnerships and to consider how future planning and policy decisions, both nationally and internationally, may be improved. The conference will also identify and itemise the key issues to be addressed within sustainable, mutually-beneficial teacher education partnerships and will also consider how future planning and policy decisions nationally and internationally may be improved.

The primary concerns of the conference will be to examine:

• Principles of partnership (focusing on a critique/evaluation of partnership modalities)
• Partnerships in practice
• Policy perspectives on partnership

After the conference the College intends to produce either an edited book of papers or a journal special edition to disseminate the lessons learnt from North-South educational partnerships in development contexts which may help to inform future collaborative projects in this field.

Attendance at the conference is free. Teas, coffees etc and lunch will also be provided free of charge.

As places are limited to 100 participants, please book your place early.

Should you wish to discuss any issue in relation to the conference or to book your place at the event please contact: gerard.downes@mic.ul.ie or by phone: 061-204540. 

VSI have a new winter project in Lapland, Northern Finland: FI-KVT 1.3 Maailmantalkoot - Global Education Initiative 8 -21 January 2012.

VSI offers the chance for four international volunteers to work together with four people seeking asylum and four Finnish participants giving global education workshops in Finnish schools. It is a travelling workcamp that visits the municipalities of Kemi and Tornio in Lapland. This is a very special opportunity for volunteers to experience the Northern winter and work together on important issues!  More details from ivp@vsi.ie

After the success of the first two editions of the youth plenary session "Your Europe, Your Say", the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is repeating this event aimed at young people aged 16-17. The third edition of "Your Europe, Your Say" will take place in Brussels from 26‑28 April 2012.

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is inviting pupils from the penultimate year of secondary school (5th year in Ireland) in the 27 Member States of the European Union to play the role of EESC members by taking part in a mock plenary session.

You are invited to encourage secondary education establishments connected with your administration/organisation/network to register or, if you are a teacher or head teacher in such an establishment, to register – via the website – for this exciting project by 30 November 2011.

On the site you will find the description of the event, the electronic registration form, the rules and all the practical arrangements:

http://www.eesc.europa.eu/YourEuropeYourSay2012

On the same site and on Youtube you can also watch the video of last year's youth plenary session: http://www.youtube.com/user/EurEcoSocCommittee.

You can find additional information also on the Facebook page "Your Europe, Your Say".

One World Week is part of a Europe-wide network of global "focus weeks" under the banner of the Global Education Week, which is coordinated by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. Global Education Week encourages young people, youth workers and teachers to implement a global education project in their youth organisations and schools, reflecting on how to address exclusion and inequality and discussing globalisation.

In Ireland, youth organisations and others choose the theme each year, which in 2011 is 'A Rich Man's World?'. The theme for Global Education Week at European level is 'Act for Our Planet!' for 2011 looking at issues related to sustainable development. For more, visit the webpage.

How are we connected to the world around us? How do our links - through people, food, money, technology and ideas – affect us, the world we live in and people in the Global South? Are young people active citizens or just consumers who buy first and think later? This year’s One World Week central action ‘Consume with Care’ looks at how we as consumers, have ‘purchasing power’ in what we buy and how we spend our money. Changing our spending habits can positively benefit people, places and production locally and globally. 

Meet other youth groups who are taking part in One World Week during two national events to showcase your work for One World Week. Each event will have a showcase from youth groups, a guest speaker and workshops.

• Cork - Saturday 12 November from 2.00-4.30pm, Camden Palace, Camden Quay, Cork City. To register to attend, contact Alan.
• Dublin - Saturday 19 November from 11am - 3pm, Irish Aid Volunteering and Information centre, O'Connell Street, Dublin 1. To register to attend, contact Johnny.

The central action for One World Week 2011 is 'Consume with Care'. You can take part by organising a local event in your community, or by attending one of the national events above - or both! For ideas on how to get involved, download the poster. NYCI will host two national events for participating youth groups to showcase their work on Saturday 12th November in Cork and Saturday 19th November at the Irish Aid Centre, Dublin.

If you cannot attend, send us pictures or recordings of your work to deved@nyci.ie. They will be exhibited on our website and at a national level during One World Week.

Click on the links to download the One World Week resource and poster. To order a hard copy, please contact us.

One Donegal Cultural Diversity Month is hosted by the Donegal CDB Peace and Reconciliation Partnership.  This event will take place throughout November 2011.  The event aims to raise awareness of the vast amount of work being undertaken throughout the county and on a cross-border basis to address racism and sectarianism and to promote cultural diversity. 

The programme is available on the Council's website www.donegalcoco.ie, the Donegal CDB website www.donegalcdb.ie and on Donegal County Council's Facebook page.   

The wide range of activities in this year’s programme reflects the variety of work supported by the Partnership through the Donegal PEACE III Action Plan (2008 - 2013) in an effort to attain their shared vision of  “Donegal, a county where racism and sectarianism no longer exists and where all feel equally valued and confident that they belong.”

If you require any further details on the month of events please please contact Donegal CoCo, or for a specific event please contact the person whose details are given in the programme.

For more information, see the letter to potential applicants, guidelines and proposal form and information on partner delivery events, or contact Sarah Thompson.