Welcome
Welcome to DevelopmentEducation.ie. This website is a development and human rights education resource maintained by a consortium of organisations based in Ireland, including: 80:20 Educating & Acting for a Better World, Aidlink, Concern Worldwide, Irish Aid, National Youth Council of Ireland, Self-Help Africa.
The site contains a broad range of materials exploring a variety of development issues and topics such as genocide or fair trade that are discussed and debated, materials and ideas for teachers and educators, using cartoons and photographs in education, campaign actions such as on the Millennium Development Goals or Child Labour, plus a range of other materials including photo stories, Top 10s, annotated links and much, much more.
Exploring the Issues
Want to learn more about a particular topic or issue? Check it out here! Definitions, facts and figures, background information, summaries of key reports and, of course, where to find out more.
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Taking Action
Take part in one of our campaigns - sign up to our Millennium Development Goals Charter, take action against child labour, see how one school has measured their ecological footprint, or another that challenged freedom of speech through art, etc.
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Cartoons & Photo Galleries
See picture stories of everyday life in a developing country, a photo gallery of downloadable development and human rights photographs, view political and development cartoons from around the world and learn how to use them in various educational settings.
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Links & Resources
Annotated links, suggested publications and educational resources available on and off-line or downloadable from this site.
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Top 10's
A "ready reckoner" of the top 10 countries, companies, etc according to category - poorest, richest, arms manufacturers, internet users, etc. A one-stop shop for quick glance basic facts & figures.
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Teachers & Educators
Teachers and Educators looking for ideas/methodologies to teach or promote development issues - this section includes sample activities/modules, ice-breakers, how to use cartoons and photos in development and human rights education, links to appropriate sites, etc.
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- 21st Feb - International Mother Language Day
- 21st Feb - Fair Trade Fortnight
- 3rd Mar - Africa Environment Day
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News
10th June 2009
New Ecological Footprinting section and action project now online.
2nd June 2009
5 New Wallpapers online in the Downloads section.
8th May 2009
"The Irish Government's recent cut in overseas aid is irresponsible, misguided and just plain wrong." Concern Debates 2008/9 Final. Wednesday, 13th May at 7pm. Contact: debates@concern.net for further details.