News & Events

VSI Volunteer Info Event 2013 May 15th

Come along to VSI's Volunteering 2013 Info Event and find out about a wide range of International Volunteer Projects (from 2 weeks to 1 year) available in over 70 countries worldwide. Participants can expect to learn new skills, be exposed to new methodologies, meet fellow volunteers from varying backgrounds and enjoy extensive cultural and social activities as part of the programme. VSI placements are low cost and do not require fundraising. Project costs range from €50-140 excluding transport costs. Accomodation and meals are provided. For more info or to confirm attendace please email info@vsi.ie. 

 

When: 6.30pm, Wednesday May 15th

Where: Irish Aid Volunteer Centre, 27-31 Upper O Connell St., Dublin

 

Concern Debates National Final 2013 May 16th

The schools involved in this year’s final are Ardscoil Mhuire, Corbally, Co. Limerick, and Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. The motion for the evening’s debate will be ‘The international community must now take military action to topple the regime in Syria’. 

For more info visit www.concern.net/debates or to confirm your attendance please RSVP to debates@concern.net by May 15, or call 01 417 7733. 

When: 7pm, Thursday May 16th

Where: City North Hotel, (M1 exit 7) Co. Meath

 

Development Education - Responding to the Global Crisis? May 17th

The seminar aims to bring together development education practitioners, policy makers and members of civil society from across Europe, to network and exchange best practice ideas and experience. In light of the global financial crisis and the Beyond 2015 agenda, this seminar will particularly explore ways in which development education in the non-formal education sector can foster community resilience and enable citizens to advocate for change. For more info click here or to register for the event by May 10th click here. 

When: 9am, Friday May 17th
Where: Bewley’s Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

East Clare Community Co-op's Pop-Up Free Market May 18th

“The Really Really Free Market Scarriff” is a non-profit event with the principal of gifting, sharing and receiving rather than bartering, buying or selling to others in the immediate community.The market is an excellent place for you to Spring Clean and get rid of some of the excesses in your home and garden without filling up the landfills and it’s a fantastic way to make sure community spirit remains alive and well in Scarriff! For more info click here

When: 1- 6pm, Saturday May 18th
Where: East Clare Community Co-Op, Scariff, Co. Clare

Africa Day Celebration May 26th

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Africa Day and African unity, Irish Aid is hosting a flagship Africa Day family event on May 26th. The day will feature live music, international cuisine, a speakers corner, a kids zone, an exhibition space and a best dressed competition and fashion show. More exciting events are set to take place throughout the week (19th-26th) across the country in Limerick, Cork and Galway. For more info click here. If you are interested in volunteering for the event please download and complete the application form here and email it to Emily Kelly at africaday@dhr.ie. 

When: 11am - 5pm, Sunday May 26th
Where: Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Latin America Week Photo Exhibition

Celebrate Our She-roes: Exhibition Launch of Paintings Exploring Gender

The paintings, exploring women’s empowerment and development education were launched on April 4th. Speaker Síobháin Madden officially launched the Comhlámh and EIL funded exhibition. If you missed it you can view a short video of the launch here. The paintings remained on display in the Irish Aid Centre until April 18th. 

 

Comhlámh's Coming Home Weekend May 18th & 19th

 

Facilitated by Comhlámh staff and returned development workers, attendees will have a chance to explore together some of the important issues of the return/reintegration process:

• Putting the overseas experience into context
• Dealing with the challenges and opportunities of being home
• Applying the vast skills gained overseas for development issues from Ireland
• Understanding Reverse Culture Shock
• Looking at networking and career possibilities

What does the weekend provide?

• An informal and relaxed space to meet like minded people, socialise and share experiences openly and safely
• A reflection on the overseas experience
• Strategies for being “home”
• A consideration of critical perspectives on volunteering
• An opportunity to consider future activities and career options

When: 18th & 19th May, 9am - 5pm

Where: All Hallows College, Gracepark Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Cost: €50 - single ensuite accommodation & all meals included. (No charge for VSO RVs, RRC deployees or UNVs)

 

Please contact Susan to book or for any enquiries by email susan@comhlamh.org or call 01 4783490. Space is limited so please book early!

 

 

Creative Writing Workshop for Returned Volunteers & Development Workers

Have you lived and worked in the "Global South"? Do you have stories to tell? This workshop is an opportunity to mine the rich veins of your memory under the guidance of a trained AWA writing group leader.

When: 22nd June from 10am to 4pm

Where: The Irish Aid Volunteering Centre, 31 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin

Cost: €75, early payment concession €65 if payment received 7 days in advance.

 

Click here to learn more about the workshop and payment options, visit www.monicacorish.ie or contact Monica Corish at 087-6414185 for further information.

 

 

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Academic Courses

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MA in Development Studies at Kimmage DSC

The Kimmage Development Studies Centre is inviting applications to its MA in Development Studies programme commencing September 2013. The course runs for 14 months full time or over 2-3 years by Flexible and Distance Learning. The MA can be taken as a general MA programme, or through one of three new Specialist Pathways: Globalisation and Change; Development and Management; or Faith and Development. Closing date for applications is 21st June 2013. Click here for more info. 

New Masters in Critical Communication Studies

The School of Communications at DCU has recently launched a Masters programme in Critical Communication Studies, exploring the relationship between communication, media and literacy. The programme which places particular emphasis on ongoing developments in communications and media begins in September 2013. For more info click here

Masters in Community Education, Equality and Social Activism

NUI Maynooth's practitioner MA brings together social movement organisers, community educators, grassroots activists and newcomers interested in social justice for a year of "learning from each other's struggles". The course includes social analysis (what equality is and how inequality works); radical democratic methodology (community education for liberation) and political strategy (learning from the struggles of popular movements for justice). The deadline for applications is Tuesday April 30th. For more info on the course click here

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