Events
International Day/European Week Against Racism 13-21 March 2010
Are you organising an activity to mark International Day Against Racism? Would you like to show your solidarity, learn and just have fun by coming to events that are organised during European Week Against Racism?
ENAR Ireland is supporting the co-ordination of activities linked to European Week Against Racism/International Day Against Racism in Ireland. International Day Against Racism is the 21 March. This year, European Week Against Racism takes place between 13-21 March.
New FOMACS/BRITISH COUNCIL Public Education Project
FOMACS and the British Council are pleased to announce the launch of a collaborative public education project, titled Learning Lab: ‘Identities and Social Justice’. Learning Lab opens a cross-sectoral learning environment for a focused discussion on the theme of identities aligned with the concept of social justice. Learning Lab bridges debates about cultural identity with principles of social equality – connecting questions about race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender, culture, language and religion, in addition to youth and age.
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“In Our Shoes” Theatre Company: Performance of "You Wish"
In April 2009 Anne walked into her local bank to open an account. Their response was: “… we are advised not to open accounts for people like you”. Needless to say Anne was furious, which she expressed in one of the most memorable letters ever written. Anne is the secretary of a group of self advocates called the Peoples First Group, who meets every Tuesday to discuss the interests and the challenges of their lives. Anne’s actions inspired the Group to start theatre as the platform of their abilities not their disabilities and a vehicle to address some of their issues. They called it “In Our Shoes” and asked local theatre-based learning company, toBE to support and manage their project. And that was only the beginning…
Slí Eile: Upcoming Events
Serving the Community Reflection Evening and Paddy's Eve Open Mic
Call for Participants for Youth Unemployment Consultation
As decisions are taken on how to address Youth Employment in Ireland and Europe, Young People want to be part of the solution not the problem. The National Youth Council of Ireland in Partnership with the Youth Affairs Unit of OMCYA are hosting a consultation with young people on Youth Employment and Social Inclusion in preparation for the European Conference on the issue.
Carraig Dulra Ltd: Volunteer Opportunities and Events
VOLUNTEERING:
Administrative Volunteer - Glenealy, Co Wicklow
Upcoming Events at the Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre March 2010
Upcoming events include: Volunteer advice from Comhlámh and information seminar from VSO, alongside a Habitat for Humanity Training Day.
Concern Worldwide presents ‘Women of Concern’ Photography Exhibition
Women of Concern, a photography exhibition, will run in the Gallery of Photography in Temple Bar from 2nd March – 21st March, and will coincide with International Women’s Day on 8th March. The exhibition sees three of Ireland’s top photographers - Kim Haughton (www.kimhaughton.com), Marie McCallan (Press 22) and Brenda Fitzsimons (The Irish Times) - exhibit images from countries where Concern Worldwide supports women’s development projects.
Lourdes Youth & Community Services: Upcoming Events
Chew On This: A Community Art Mini-Project. Organised by Lourdes Youth & Community Services & The Latin America Solidarity Centre (March & April 2010). Also being organised is Linking the Local and the Global: A 2-day residential training in using Development Education in Community Work.
