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Attend an event at the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival

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Attend an event at the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival

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Friday 11th October 2024 until Sunday 20th October.

There are lots of events, both in-person and online, so check out the programme and see what is happening! In-person events are not limited to Dublin and are happening across the country.

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Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival
Friday 14 - Sunday 23 October 2022
"'In Solidarity: A Celebration of Human Rights'"

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CLICK HERE FOR FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION The Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival is an annual, international festival organised by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders, a Dublin based international organisation working to improve the security and protection of human rights defenders at risk, in partnership with Amnesty International, Fighting Words, Irish Council for Civil Liberties, National Women's Council of Ireland, Trócaire, Poetry Ireland, and Irish PEN. This year's festival runs from the 14 - 23 October, with the theme 'In Solidarity: A Celebration of Human Rights'.
The festival aims to promote human rights and justice for all, and the vision of a world where all people are treated equally, with dignity and respect - linking the arts to civil society, active citizenship and politics. The extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world, past and present, and the role of the arts in promoting human rights will be showcased and highlighted at the festival, aiming to celebrate and unite community connections, artists, human rights organisations and human rights defenders.

The festival will showcase world-class and diverse acts, artists and speakers, including up and coming performers. It brings arts and human rights together through interdisciplinary events which include workshops, theatre performances, musical performances, visual arts, exhibitions, film screenings, panel discussions, poetry and literature events, historical memory performances, live art, digital installations, and more.

The festival is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. The artistic curator for the festival is Mary Moynihan, Artistic Director of Smashing Times; and the human rights curator is Laura O'Leary, International Events and Promotions Coordinator at Front Line Defenders. The festival will be a hybrid programme delivered over 10 days and hosts an exciting blend of over 80 events happening in-person (following current government guidelines) and online, featuring Irish and international artists and guest speakers. There will be something for everyone interested in the arts for equality, human rights and diversity, reaching audiences locally, nationally, and internationally.

Join us to illuminate stories of courage and inspiration and shine a light on stories of ordinary people who stand up for human rights and impact on the lives of others. We will bear witness to, and remember the past, explore the present and celebrate the future linked to equality and rights for all.

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Dublin Arts & Human Rights Festival 2022

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Smashing Times and Front Line Defenders, in partnership with Amnesty International, Fighting Words, Irish Council for Civil Liberties, National Women's Council of Ireland, Trócaire, and Poetry Ireland, will present the 2021 Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival showcasing and highlighting the extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world, past and present, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting human rights today.

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Join Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) for their webinar on communications & storytelling!

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Join Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) for their webinar on communications & storytelling!

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YRE is a programme that offers a platform for young people to articulate their solutions to environmental issues through journalistic content. They are hosting a special webinar on communications and storytelling with muti-award winning documentary-maker Helen Shaw on Thursday 17th October 1-2pm. Register at the link above.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: YRE Launch: Storytelling with Helen Shaw. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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The YRE Programme is excited to bring you a series of lunchtime skills based webinars designed to help you with your 2025 YRE entry. The theme of this years competition is ‘Ecosystem Restoration’. Each webinar will focus on the core categories of reporting from Written Article to Photography and Videography. We are delighted to be joined by Helen Shaw, communications and storytelling consultant, MSC in Climate Change for the launch this year. She is a former print journalist and public broadcasting editor and worked with the BBC and RTÉ. She heads her own digital media company and is a muti-award winning documentary-maker. YRE is a programme that gives a platform to students to articulate their solutions to environmental issues through journalistic content – articles, photo reportage or video content. For inspiration please visit https://yreireland.exposure.co/ If you have any queries please contact Claire at yre@eeu.antaisce.org

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Friday 18th October 2024, 18:00-21:00

A friendly get together for climate-aware folks in and around Dublin to meet and mingle in Cornucopia.

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Dublin Climate Dinner - Monthly Get Together - All Welcome

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Eventbrite - Claudia Geratz | Positive Psychologist & Coach presents Dublin Climate Dinner - Monthly Get Together - All Welcome - Thursday, 18 January 2024 | Friday, 18 October 2024 at Cornucopia Wholefoods Restaurant, Dublin, Dublin. Find event and ticket information.

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Join An Taisce's Climate Ambassador Programme!

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Join An Taisce's Climate Ambassador Programme!

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Applications are now open to join Ireland’s first ever initiative to train and support individuals on how to take action on climate change. No previous experience needed.

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15th-21st November 2024, Online

7 days, over 35 speakers discussing the ongoing climate crisis and how you can help.

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Join the Climate Consciousness Summit, addressing trauma's role in climate inaction. Transformative approach for effective climate action by 2030.

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Represent VSI at an international training.

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Represent VSI at an international training.

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VSI sends volunteers on international Erasmus+ trainings and seminars organised by SCI branches across Europe. Travel, accommodation and food are all covered.

These are great opportunities for personal development and to meet other likeminded young people. They are on various different topics related to global justice, community and youth work, etc, and happen all year round.

Message Eimear if you're interested in attending future seminars.

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Participate in online Facilitation skills training and facilitate your own workshop with VSI's support!

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Participate in online Facilitation skills training and facilitate your own workshop with VSI's support!

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Join VSI for an online facilitation skills training workshop with an experienced facilitator and trainer in non-formal education. Then you can work with the other participants and VSI to plan a short online workshop on climate justice, which you will help deliver to VSI volunteers and the public.

Training: November or December 2024

Workshop: End of November or January 2025 (flexible depending on your availability)

This is a great opportunity to gain communication skills and experience, and to take your first step in climate justice awareness raising. There's no obligation to facilitate your own workshop with VSI if you do the facilitation skills training.

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Feel free to send your posts on to us to be shared, and share with different organisations and communities that you're part of :)

https://padlet.com/placementsvsi/ibnizenj58t2wvdr

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Attend the NYCI Youth Summit for 'One World Week'

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Attend the NYCI Youth Summit for 'One World Week'

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The NYCI Youth Summit takes place in Dublin on 16th November as part of 'One World Week'.

'One World Week' takes place from 16th - 24th November 2024 with various activities both in-person and online. Check it out here: https://www.youth.ie/programmes/projects-initiatives/one-world-week/one-world-week-festival-2024/

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Youth Summit: Exploring Connections - National Youth Council of Ireland

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Join young people from across Ireland for a celebration of yourself and other young changemakers.

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Extinction Rebellion Talks and Trainings

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Extinction Rebellion Talks and Trainings

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Various online talks + trainings.

Learn more about how to take action and meet other activists. Free to join!

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VSI Training: From Volunteering to Global Citizenship

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VSI Training: From Volunteering to Global Citizenship

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All volunteers who have completed a project with VSI are encouraged to attend our training, which includes an online workshop to reflect on their project and an interactive resource which they can work through at any time (below). If you wish to participate in VSI's next online workshop, please comment below and let us know!

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VSI Global Citizenship Training Programme Info

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Join VSI's Global Justice Monthly Meetups

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Join VSI's Global Justice Monthly Meetups

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... on the last Tuesday of every month, hosted by past or present VSI volunteers on a global justice topic of their choice.

If you would like to facilitate one in 2025 get in touch! We will support you and provide facilitation training and any additional training necessary.

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https://heritageireland.ie/whats-on/national-botanic-gardens-sustainable-christmas-craft-market/

The Sustainable Christmas Craft Market is taking place on the 14th & 15th December from 10am-4.30pm in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin. Entry is free so why not drop by?

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Keep an eye out for upcoming climate events on eventbrite

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Keep an eye out for upcoming climate events on eventbrite

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https://www.eventbrite.ie/d/ireland--dublin/climate-change-conference/

Facebook events is also a good place to search, and by following climate organisations on social media or signing up to their newsletters you can hear more about things coming up!

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Dublin, Ireland Climate Change Conference Events | Eventbrite

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Lining up plans in Dublin? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest.

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ECO-UNESCO have a variety of programmes for young people, leaders and teachers 

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ECO-UNESCO have a variety of programmes for young people, leaders and teachers 

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and loads of other useful stuff ... would highly recommend having a look around

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ECO-UNESCO - Ireland's Environmental Education and Youth Organisation

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ECO-UNESCO is Ireland's Environmental Education and Youth Organisation that works to conserve the environment and empower young people.

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Opportunity to join a growing network of like-minded individuals

Attend interactive workshops and engage in thought-provoking discussions

Explore issues you care about through reflection, debate, and action

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Looking to increase your ability to think critically, build a strong community with your peers and work to change your life and the world around you? Then our courses are for you.

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Get support to turn your idea into action...

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Get support to turn your idea into action...

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STAND's 'Ideas Collective' provides a 3 month training and mentoring programme over the summer to help you turn your idea into action .. and there's a chance to win 1000euro funding for your action too.

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offer a range of accredited awards as well as non-formal trainings on global justice topics.

https://www.facebook.com/creativityandchange/

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SCI's Peace Education in Practice Course

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SCI's Peace Education in Practice Course

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Learn about and reflect on the concept of peace in all it's forms, including peace with nature and political and social peace.

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What is the connection between individual and social peace? Reflect about your values and learn more about non-violent communication or conflict resolution.

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Get funding and support to take part in a volunteer project abroad with the European Solidarity Corps (18-30y/o)

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Get funding and support to take part in a volunteer project abroad with the European Solidarity Corps (18-30y/o)

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The projects cover lots of social justice topics, including loads of climate justice related projects.

Here's our ESC volunteer Robert, who is volunteering on an eco-campsite in France. He looks after the campsite’s animals, gives educational talks and grows mushrooms using used coffee grounds collected from local cafes and restaurants.

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are EU-funded activities that young people (18-30) can carry out in groups of 5 or more which help to bring positive change to the local community. It is set up and implemented by young people themselves wherever they live, with funding support of about 500euro/month. The project can last from 2-12 months and is mainly part-time so suitable for those who are working/studying.

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If you want to make a positive change in your local community, then you can join forces with your friends to create a Solidarity Project. Just make sure all of you are registered with us.

What is a Solidarity Project?

Think about challenges in your neighbourhood and the causes that matter to you. Your project should be devoted to these types of challenge, but it can also help tackle regional or even national issues.

Your project should also demonstrate 'European value' - drawing on priorities identified by the EU, such as inclusion, climate change, democratic engagement, citizenship or gender equality.

The project can last from 2 to 12 months and will be mainly part-time. So you can do it in your free time.

Who can take part?

To take part in a Solidarity Project, you have to live in one of the programme countries.

Your group must contain at least 5 people (between 18 and 30 years) who are legally residing in the same country (there is no maximum number of people).

What financial support do I get?

You can expect €500 a month to cover the cost of managing and implementing the project. We will also cover costs linked to the involvement of a coach in the project, if one is needed.

How to apply

Unlike volunteering, traineeship or jobs (where you apply to organisations), with Solidarity Projects you request direct funding for your project.

To do so, you have to meet the deadlines set in the general call for project proposals and submit your project as a formal application (see Open Calls).

Your application will be then assessed by your National Agency.
/!\ You can apply yourself - but if you prefer, you can choose to work with an experienced organisation to apply for funding.

In the application form, you will be asked questions such as why you want to carry out this project, how it will benefit the community, and which activities you are planning to run during the preparation and implementation of the idea.

Before you apply:

1. Create your group - reach out to other young people in your community and form a group with a common idea or topic.

2. Get everyone registered - all members of the group should join the Corps.

3. Have an organisation ID (OID) - one member of the group takes the role of 'group leader' and registers for an OID, by creating an account with the European Commission.

Don't forget that you can find an organisation that is willing to apply on your behalf. They could be one that is already registered and has an OID; if not, they will obtain one for you.

As soon as you've registered and have your OID, you can continue with the next steps (even while you're waiting for it to be approved).

If you need more information, your National Agency can help you with your application.

1. Create your project - structure your ideas (goals, group members, expected outcomes, budget, activities, etc.).

2. Submit your application - using the ESC30 Solidarity Projects application form.

Don't miss the deadline, and good luck!

/!\ There might be exceptions depending on the programme country, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions () for more detail.

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If you want to make a positive change in your local community, then you can join forces with your friends to create a Solidarity Project. Just make sure all of you are registered with us. What is a Solidarity Project? Think about challenges in your neighbourhood and the causes that matter to you.

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For all things EU-funded in Ireland, contact Leargas!

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European Year of Skills

2023 is The European Year of Skills (EYS). It is all about recognizing skills development and helping people gain skills for employment, enrichment, and enjoyment. To celebrate the EYS, Léargas have focused on capturing impact stories, and showcasing how EU programmes promote a life-long learning mindset. Some stories were shared at our annual flagship event, The Gathering; others you can hear by watching our Skills for Life video. We've also launched an exciting Skills for Life competition (open until August 2023). Visit our News section for all the details!

Play video about European Year of Skills

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Léargas - Insight through exchange, Erasmus+, ESC. Volunteering

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Léargas manage national and international programmes in youth work, education and training including Erasmus+, ESC and eTwinning

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Includes international trainings, youth forums and seminars - in person and online!

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Avenue de l'Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex
Tel. +33 (0)3 88 41 20 00
www.coe.int

The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all candidates who fulfil the specific profile of the activities, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

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Skip to Content Avenue de l'Europe F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex Tel. +33 (0)3 88 41 20 00 www.coe.int The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all candidates who fulfil the specific profile of the activities, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

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SALTO-YOUTH stands for Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities for Youth. Their training calendar is a great place to look out for funded international trainings for people working in non-formal education spaces e.g. active VSI volunteers!

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Everything at a glance: training within the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme, European Solidarity Corps and beyond!

Are you curious about what Europe has to offer in training activities in the field of youth and non-formal education? Search this online calendar for interesting international training and use it for promoting your own training offers!

The main focus of the European Training Calendar is the Erasmus+: Youth in Action and European Solidarity Corps programmes. All training activities in the Calendar should be European (or international), not-for-profit and directed to youth workers wishing to develop their competences to further work with and for young people, to share experiences and, on occasion, to make contacts for common future projects. Besides, the calendar can also publish calls for projects in which youth workers will meet other target groups such as youth policy makers, adult learning organisers, among others, in order to learn from each other.

You can contribute to the varied range to make it even more attractive by adding your training offer along those open by National Agencies, NGOs and other partners active in the youth work in Europe.

For general information and answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the offers found at European Training calendar (ETC), please consult our help pages.

For specific questions about a training call, please write to the contact for questions assigned to each call. More information about this can also be found in our help pages.

* you need a registered MySALTO account if you want to offer trainings via the European Training Calendar. After you click "Manage", you can login to your existing account or create a new one.

All new training offers in your inbox

Be the first to know about new training offers with our e-mail notifications.

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SALTO-YOUTH - European Training Calendar - Training for youth work and projects - or recruit participants

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Everything at a glance: training within the ERASMUS+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps programmes and beyond! Are you curious about what Europe has to offer in training activities in the field of youth and non-formal education? Would you like to contribute to the varied range to make it even more…

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Spunout are always looking for young writers and will support you with your article

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Join Not Here Not Anywhere Campaign Group

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Join Not Here Not Anywhere Campaign Group

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Through lobbying politicians, participating in street action and protests, and raising awareness about fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure, Not Here Not Anywhere is a campaign group dedicated to fighting for a fossil-free future.

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We are a nationwide, grassroots, volunteer group campaigning to end fossil fuel exploration and the development of new fossil fuel infrastructure in Ireland. We advocate for a just transition to renewable energy systems both here and around the world. We are a non-partisan group and are not affiliated with any political party.
Why do we need a Fossil Free Future?
Any new fossil fuel projects in Ireland would result in what is known as carbon lock-in - committing us to fossil fuel energy for decades to come. It's simple - to keep global warming below 1.5°C, coal, oil and gas needs to stay in the ground to avert the deadliest impacts of climate change.

An important part of our campaign is to raise awareness of the unjust global fossil fuel industry, and the role Ireland plays in supporting the oursourcing of dirty energy to other countries around the world. So we are also actively working to ban the importation of fracked gas into Ireland through Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals.
How can I get involved?
Not Here Not Anywhere campaigns through a combination of speaking truth to power by lobbying our politicians and getting out on the streets to call for climate action, and raising awareness about fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure.

If you are interested in joining the campaign for a fossil-free future please join us and get involved! Always remember, we are building a movement for a fossil-free Ireland so no matter what your level of experience and background, everybody is welcome.

Our weekly meetings are held every Monday evening from 6:30pm to 8pm. Most meetings are virtual, but generally once a month we hold an in-person meeting at the offices of Comhlámh, 12 Parliament St, Dublin 2. If you're not in Dublin, just drop us an email at [email protected] and we'll arrange for you to link into the meeting online.

Join the Movement!

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Not Here Not Anywhere - For a Fossil Free Future

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We are a nationwide, grassroots, volunteer group campaigning to end fossil fuel exploration and the development of new fossil fuel infrastructure in Ireland. We advocate for a just transition to renewable energy systems both here and around the world. We are a non-partisan group and are not affiliated with any political party.

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podcasts, article, exhibitions, videos, storytelling and more

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An introduction to basic campaigning how-tos. This content is based on material from our previous guides, and 10 Tactics.

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Join the National Youth Council of Ireland's 'Young Voices'

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Join the National Youth Council of Ireland's 'Young Voices'

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a programme which allows 16-30 year olds to have their voices heard on local and global issues at national and EU level.

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I have over 30 years experience in the voluntary Youth Work and Youth Sector in Ireland.

I am currently the Volunteer Development Manager with Forόige. In this role I am responsible for key tasks such as managing, developing and supporting the involvement of thousands of Forόige volunteers in all aspects of the organisation. I also lead on the design, dissemination and implementation of best practice standards in volunteer recruitment, management and retention policies and procedures. I am a member of Foróige's child safeguarding and protection internal working group. I also was a member of the Ministerial advisory group for development of the National Volunteering Strategy, launched in late 2020, and I am currently on the communications working group for the role out of the strategy.

I believe that youth work's essential role in young people's lives has been made all the more obvious as a result of the pandemic. The restrictions caused by the need to protect vulnerable people in particular from COVID 19, were imposed on young people without them having any say in the matter. They became takes of others rules and priorities, without input or choice. This, while necessary at the time, is the exact opposite of what we want for young people. We want them to be heard, to be helped to develop their own views and values (not just absorb ours). We want them to be involved in decisions that impact on them and to feel they have an influence, with which comes connection to society and hope for the future. The National Youth Council of Ireland plays a huge role in representing the shared interests of the organisations who are its members. These organisations, large and small, bring a range of youth work approaches arising from various traditions and a focus on particular youth needs. The diversity of organisations provides choice and opportunity for young people to pursue their own interests.

This diversity presents a challenge too, in identifying and agreeing their shared interests on which NYCI can represent, advocate and influence. This calls for a president who will listen support, facilitate. It calls for an NYCI which is effective, well governed and compliant with all relevant governance and financial, management requirements.

I believe I have the necessary skills for this role from my role in Foróige and my previous experience on the board of NYCI, including a term as its vice president. I am aware of the need to represent negotiate, assert firmly but respectfully, to act together in seeking to influence government departments and politicians. I understand the need for a strong working relationship between president and CEO.

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Young Voices - National Youth Council of Ireland

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In Ireland the EU Youth Dialogue is delivered by the National Youth Council of Ireland through the Young Voices programme.

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Next applications will take place in spring/summer 2025

You can become a Climate Youth Delegate either: https://www.youth.ie/programmes/projects-initiatives/climate-youth-delegate-programme/

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Supporting young people in Ireland to be represented at the United Nations

Since 2015, the Department of Foreign Affairs and NYCI have partnered to provide the opportunity for young Irish people to participate in the UN Youth Delegate Programme.

Each year, two UN Youth Delegates are chosen to form part of Ireland's official delegation to the United Nations General Assembly. The aim of this public diplomacy initiative is to provide a platform for young people from Ireland to be represented at the United Nations, and to facilitate greater engagement with Irish youth on national and foreign policy issues. This is a unique opportunity for those wishing to get involved in developing policies that affect young people.

Young people are empowered to be active global citizens contributing to building a world of justice, equity, and dignity. The UN Youth Delegates are supported to be agents of change through active engagement in the United Nations.

Since 2015 the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has sponsored the UN Youth Delegate Programme in partnership with NYCI. Ireland's UN Youth Delegates work with young people at home and abroad to bring the issues that matter most to them to national and international attention. UN Youth Delegates have worked closely with DFA staff and have accompanied the Tánaiste and Ministers of State to events to help ensure that the voice of young people is heard.

Some of these events have included:

UN General Assembly Ireland's UN Youth Delegates have addressed the Third Committee at the UN General Assembly in New York on issues affecting young people.

UN High Level Political Forum

UN Commission on the Status of Women

Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Forum

European Youth Forum

UN Commission for Social Development and ECOSOC Youth Forum

To directly involve young people from Ireland in the international development policy and decision-making agenda;

To hear and include the voice of young people on development and global citizenship issues at local, national, and international levels;

To promote development and youth policies among young people in Ireland;

To familiarise young people in Ireland with global development issues and opportunities for involvement they have in this regard;

To support global citizenship activities and development initiatives in Ireland.

UN Youth Delegates 2023-2024

Alicia Joy O'Sullivan is a 22 year old young woman from Skibbereen, West Cork, Ireland. She is a final year Law student and Quercus Scholar at University College Cork.

Alicia Joy O'Sullivan is a 22 year old young woman from Skibbereen, West Cork, Ireland. At an early age Alicia began volunteering and campaigning for change on many different issues. She joined Cork County Comhairle Na nÓg in 2017. She was also on the National Executive where she worked on Student Voice at post-primary level. In 2018 she began working with YMCA Ireland, developing her digital media skills for advocacy and creativity.

Alicia spoke at Our Ocean Wealth Summit in June 2019, in front of Former Secretary of State, John Kerry, An Tánaiste, and 30 Small Island Nations. She was named Ireland's Ocean Young Ambassador and was chosen to represent Ireland by the Department of Foreign Affairs at the UN Youth Climate Summit in New York.

Alicia sat on the National Youth Council of Ireland's Young People's Committee and was elected by her peers as Education Officer at the Irish Second-Level Students' Union in 2020. She is working on numerous climate projects including US Climate Envoy John Kerry's climate initiative World War Zero. Alicia is now in her final year of Law at University College Cork and received a Quercus Scholarship for Active Citizenship. She recently completed an internship in the US Senate as part of her degree programme.

Mohammad Naeem, from Claremorris in County Mayo, is an 18-year-old student who has recently completed his Leaving Certificate. In 2022 he represented Ireland at the UN in Geneva with the Ombudsman for Children's Youth Advisory Panel. There, Mohammad met with the UN Committee on the rights of the child and spoke about issues affecting children in Ireland. He has been involved with many of the major youth organisations in Ireland, striving to ensure young people are represented at the decision making table. In 2022, he was awarded Mayo Young Person of the Year, and Mayo Young Environmentalist of the Year in 2021.

Mohammad Naeem, from Claremorris in County Mayo, is an 18-year-old student who has recently completed his Leaving Certificate.

Mohammad has a passion for activism and a desire to make a positive impact on the world.
He has had the opportunity to participate in a wide range of initiatives and organisations.
From working with the Department of Education to promote anti-bullying efforts, to being the
Leas-Uachtarán of the Irish Second Level Students' Union, to sitting on the Ombudsman for Children's Youth Advisory Panel. He has also been the chairperson of Mayo Comhairle na nÓg. Furthermore, he was selected to be a member of the Mayo County Council sub-committee on Climate and Biodiversity in 2021 being the youngest person to sit on a county council committee at the time. He has consistently sought out opportunities to make a difference.

Mohammad has also had the opportunity to speak at a number of events, including the Mayo ChangeMakers event on climate change. He spoke about his passion about climate action and how everyone can do their part to tackle climate change. He was also selected to speak at Child Talks in Leinster House, an event that gives young people a platform to speak about issues they are passionate about. Mohammad spoke about getting involved in activism, the barriers he faced and Vote @ 16.

He has successfully raised significant funds for local causes such as Saint Vincent de Paul and the Irish Cancer Society, demonstrating his commitment to helping those in need.
Mohammad is passionate about tackling racism, giving young people a voice and a platform to raise their voices, educating young people about the Sustainable Development Goals and promoting peace and justice. He is really looking forward to representing all of the young people in Ireland on a national and international level.

Former UN Youth Delegates

UN & Climate Youth Delegate Publications

Climate Youth Delegate (2022-2023) End of Term Reflections

Oileán Carter Stritch served as Ireland's Climate Youth Delegate (2022-2023). Below she reflects on her term and explains her "why" in the work she does. Each [...]

Climate Youth Delegate Survey

Jenny Salmon, Ireland's Climate Youth Delegate for 2023-2024, will shortly be accompanying the Ireland's official delegation to Dubai for the annual United Nations Framework Convention on [...]

Tánaiste Announces Ireland's UN Youth Delegates for 2023-2024

This is the ninth year that the Department of Foreign Affairs has sponsored the UN Youth Delegate Programme, in partnership with NYCI.

Interested in being Ireland's next United Nations Youth Delegate?

Applications for 2023-2024 are closed, but to keep up to date on future opportunities sign up to our mailing list here:

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UN Youth Delegate Programme - National Youth Council of Ireland

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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and NYCI have partnered to provide the opportunity for Irish participation in the UN Youth Delegate Programme.

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...or represent Ireland at this year's COP

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...or represent Ireland at this year's COP

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NYCI accepted applications for 2 Youth Delegates who were supported to attend COP27 in Egypt and represent young people in Ireland. Keep an eye out, could be you this year!

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I have over 30 years experience in the voluntary Youth Work and Youth Sector in Ireland.

I am currently the Volunteer Development Manager with Forόige. In this role I am responsible for key tasks such as managing, developing and supporting the involvement of thousands of Forόige volunteers in all aspects of the organisation. I also lead on the design, dissemination and implementation of best practice standards in volunteer recruitment, management and retention policies and procedures. I am a member of Foróige's child safeguarding and protection internal working group. I also was a member of the Ministerial advisory group for development of the National Volunteering Strategy, launched in late 2020, and I am currently on the communications working group for the role out of the strategy.

I believe that youth work's essential role in young people's lives has been made all the more obvious as a result of the pandemic. The restrictions caused by the need to protect vulnerable people in particular from COVID 19, were imposed on young people without them having any say in the matter. They became takes of others rules and priorities, without input or choice. This, while necessary at the time, is the exact opposite of what we want for young people. We want them to be heard, to be helped to develop their own views and values (not just absorb ours). We want them to be involved in decisions that impact on them and to feel they have an influence, with which comes connection to society and hope for the future. The National Youth Council of Ireland plays a huge role in representing the shared interests of the organisations who are its members. These organisations, large and small, bring a range of youth work approaches arising from various traditions and a focus on particular youth needs. The diversity of organisations provides choice and opportunity for young people to pursue their own interests.

This diversity presents a challenge too, in identifying and agreeing their shared interests on which NYCI can represent, advocate and influence. This calls for a president who will listen support, facilitate. It calls for an NYCI which is effective, well governed and compliant with all relevant governance and financial, management requirements.

I believe I have the necessary skills for this role from my role in Foróige and my previous experience on the board of NYCI, including a term as its vice president. I am aware of the need to represent negotiate, assert firmly but respectfully, to act together in seeking to influence government departments and politicians. I understand the need for a strong working relationship between president and CEO.

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COP27 will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh this year. Decisions made there will affect us all. - National Youth Council of Ireland

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I have over 30 years experience in the voluntary Youth Work and Youth Sector in Ireland. I am currently the Volunteer Development Manager with Forόige. In this role I am responsible for key tasks such as managing, developing and supporting the involvement of thousands of Forόige volunteers in all aspects of the organisation.

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Write for VSI's website and the international SCI newsletter 'Voices of Volunteers'. 

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Write for VSI's website and the international SCI newsletter 'Voices of Volunteers'. 

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This is a great way to raise awareness around the climate justice issues that you care about most!

Check out what our past volunteer, Valentina, wrote about the SDGs and Women in IT!

If you're interested or want more info, email Sophie at volunteer@vsi.ie.

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UN International Girls in ICT Day- Our European Solidarity Corps volunteer, Valentina, shares her thoughts on women in ICT | VSI - Voluntary Service International

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[sSUBTITLE] April 28th is International Girls in ICT Day, to mark this day, we reached out to Valentina, one of our European Solidarity Corps volunteers, for her thoughts on women and girls in …

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Development Perspectives run a variety of educational programmes and workshops on Global Citizenship education and the SDGs

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STIRE

Supporting the Integration of the Resettled (STIRE), funded by the EU's Asylum, Migration and Immigration Fund. The overall goal of STIRE is to foster cooperation and partnership between resettled migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and their respective host communities in Ireland.

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Development Perspectives has a host of ongoing, exciting and insightful projects looking at all aspects of development through a variety of approaches. We embrace and utilise a variety of different learning styles to ensure our projects appeal to and have an optimum impact for all our participants.

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Climate Justice promotes human rights, equality, and social justice, so your climate activism doesn't have to be focused on the environment!

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Climate Justice promotes human rights, equality, and social justice, so your climate activism doesn't have to be focused on the environment!

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Choose an issue from below that you care about instead. We've provided links for some organisations for each to get you started.

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Volunteering in your community, whatever your cause, contributes to social justice and makes you an activist!

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Every conversation is a chance to educate.

Bring it up at dinner tonight. Talk to your friends about this project...

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Join One Future and Stop Climate Chaos 'One Future' groups to lobby your local TDs with others in your area

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Join One Future and Stop Climate Chaos 'One Future' groups to lobby your local TDs with others in your area

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There's power in numbers, and it's nice to have the support of others when lobbying your representatives

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One Future is a network of local campaign groups across Ireland supported by Stop Climate Chaos and Friends of the Earth.

One Future groups advocate for faster and fairer climate action within their consituencies and communities by building local campaigns and lobbying local TDs.

Take action now in your local area!

Time is not on our side. But what we do have is concerned people taking action in groups across the country, and the power of that cannot be underestimated. By joining this growing campaign, you'll help increase the number of people challenging politicians to take the action required. Which right now, is exactly what we need.

Sign up here to get involved!
What happens after I sign up?
You'll get linked up with your local group and get opportunities to get involved with them.

You'll get periodic emails from One Future to let you know about opportunities like activist trainings, educational webinars and other events.

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One Future for Faster Fairer Climate Action

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One Future is a network of local campaign groups across Ireland supported by Stop Climate Chaos and Friends of the Earth. One Future groups advocate for faster and fairer climate action within their consituencies and communities by building local campaigns and lobbying local TDs. Time is not on our side.

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The following newsletters are great places to hear about events, trainings, and opportunities around global justice issues (see hyperlinks):

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The following newsletters are great places to hear about events, trainings, and opportunities around global justice issues (see hyperlinks):

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Activelink for jobs, educational opportunities, voluntary work and events in the community sector

Dochas for events, jobs, training and volunteer opportunities in the not-for-profit/development sector

The Wheel for trainings, events and news in the charity sector in Ireland!

Comhlamh for opportunities for returned overseas volunteers

NYCI for opportunities for young people (18-25) and youth workers/volunteers

IDEA for all things Global Citizenship Education

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https://www.raisetheroof.ie/

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Join the ongoing Cost of Living Protests 

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Tweets by COLCIreland

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Write for Rights 2022 - Amnesty International Ireland

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When we all act together, we are more powerful. That is the driving force behind Write for Rights, the world's biggest human rights event.

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Take part in VSI's 'International Volunteer Projects' (IVPs) 

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Take part in VSI's 'International Volunteer Projects' (IVPs) 

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IVPs bring together a group of volunteers from different countries to work and live together over 2-3 weeks in different countries in Europe.

These low-cost volunteer opportunities mostly take place from April - October.

Project themes include:

Disarmament and Peace

Work with People with Disabilities

Community Support

Ecological, Environmental and Agricultural

Social Inclusion

Arts, Culture and Local History

Email Alaa at programmes@vsi.ie for more info :)

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Our International Volunteer Projects (IVP) are a unique form of volunteering that bring together people from around the world to work on short-term projects with local communities. Projects usually last 2 weeks and the type of work involved varies greatly. Volunteers will get the chance to live and work in a diverse environment with people from different cultures and backgrounds, gaining experience and understanding of the day-to-day lives of people from other parts of the world.

We believe that a greater awareness of global issues and a deeper understanding of people will help to create an international culture that is more peaceful, open-minded, and responsible for its actions. Our network of volunteers helps us to promote our vision by living and promoting a culture of peace, social justice, and sustainable development worldwide.

As a volunteer on one of our projects, you will only need to work as much as you are able. VSI hopes that anyone interested in contributing to our vision will find a project in our list of diverse and exciting database international opportunities.

Please note, we are currently sending volunteers only to projects in Europe and Ireland. If you would like to receive updates when we resume sending volunteers to the Global South, please sign up to our mailing list.

Selected projects focusing on our core values

Our  staff have put together a list of our favourite projects from our international database which focus on our core values.  We add new projects to this list regularly so check back here, follow us on  social media, or sign up to our mailing list.

The main themes VSI and SCI work with are:

Anti-Racism and work with Ethnic Minorities

North - South Solidarity

Disarmament and Peace

Work with People with Disabilities

Community Support

Ecological, Environmental and Agricultural

Projects Focussing on Gender

Social Inclusion

Arts, Culture and Local History

Ideology and Spirituality

Experience and qualifications

The most important qualities you need are enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to experience something completely new. All volunteers must be 18 or over. You don't need any skills or qualifications to participate, apart from a small number of projects that require certain skills, e.g. language. This will be stated clearly in the project description. As a volunteer on one of our projects, you will only need to work as much as you are able.

The success of the project depends largely on the willingness of individual volunteers to involve themselves in the group-life by 'mucking in,' communicating, and making friends with other volunteers and the local community.

Costs - Small project fees apply but NO fundraising is needed to volunteer on our projects

Food and accommodation are provided while on the individual projects.

Volunteers pay for their own travel to the country and internal travel to/from the projects.

Volunteers are covered under a basic SCI Insurance policy.

Volunteers cover any visa fees.

Volunteers pay a project fee to VSI from €55  - €155, which includes membership with VSI for one year.

Please note that some of our partner organisations, e.g. Iceland and Estonia, charge an extra fee which the volunteers pay on arrival. This will be stated in the project description.

Getting there

Volunteers organise and pay for their own travel arrangements to and from the project.

Food and accommodation

Food and accommodation are provided free of charge during the project. Usually the group will share the tasks of cooking and cleaning on a rota basis, so bring your favourite recipes with you! Living conditions are usually basic and shared e.g. sleeping in dorm-style rooms in a hostel.

Leisure and free time

An important part of every project is how the group organises its social activities. After the day's work there will be plenty of time to socialise, visit local areas, talk, play music, sing, write postcards, swim, learn local phrases... A lot of activities are decided by the group together.

Study element/educational component

There will usually be time set aside to learn more about the issues relevant to the project e.g. on an environmental project there could be a workshop on climate justice. If there is a study/ educational component to the project, volunteers are asked to inform themselves about the issues before going to the project and also to bring any relevant information etc. in order to participate fully in the discussions.

Speaking other languages always helps when travelling but the language used on most projects is English. Certain projects have specific language requirements which are specified in the descriptions.

Being part of an international group

Each project will have a mixture of participants from many countries. Volunteers will find themselves working and living with people who are of different nationalities, ages, attitudes, backgrounds and cultures. Sensitivity to other people in the group is very important. Native English speakers should be careful not to talk too fast so everybody can understand them. Volunteers on the projects should be open to new experiences. Another part of the group experience is a commitment to work out decisions and problems together. On many projects there will be one or two people who act as 'Leaders' or 'Co-ordinators', usually selected and trained by SCI branches or partner organisations.

If you have any queries about volunteering with VSI please contact our programmes officer, Annabelle.

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Develop your understanding of global trade and take action to ensure fair and safe trading for people and the planet by joining Comhlamh's Trade Justice group.

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Meet other feminists by joining the Irish Feminist Network or attend their book club meetings.

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Irish Feminist Network. 7,683 次赞 · 1 人在谈论. http://www.irishfeministnetwork.org. Promoting gender equality across all aspects of Irish Society.

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Try the Student's Union, Green Campus Committees, STAND soc,  or other relevant Clubs and Socs.

They might have an SDG or Green Programme for students too.

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Join Comhlamh's 'Justice for Palestine' group to campaign for justice for the Palestinian people.

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It's their job ... never feel like you don't deserve to be listened to

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Hold an upcycling workshop to start the conversation about climate justice

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Hold an upcycling workshop to start the conversation about climate justice

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Here's a photo from an online workshop that one of VSI's volunteers organised with Eco UCD. We created Christmas decorations and exchanged tips for a more sustainable Christmas.

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Create art to speak about climate justice

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Create art to speak about climate justice

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Organisations are increasingly using creative tactics (sculptures, theatre, poetry, music, murals and more) to challenge injustices ... you don't need to be a great public speaker to make an impact at a climate march.

You can view more art installations from Extinction Rebellion Ireland demonstrations here: https://extinctionrebellionireland.com/

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Tidy Towns groups do amazing work for the environment.

Follow your  Local Environmental Network and local Public Participation Network and  to see what's happening in your community.

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Start a climate action in your community 

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Start a climate action in your community 

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See the Climate Ambassador Programme's ideas for community actions

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Browse through our general climate actions and communications or scroll down and select your environment to choose from.

As every school, college and community is different, you may wish to just take inspiration from a few of them or adapt the suggestions to suit your environment.

Use your local knowledge and talk to others to decide on how best to carry out your climate action!

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Campaign for a political party or candidate that you believe prioritises green issues

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Campaign for a political party or candidate that you believe prioritises green issues

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Link in with your local PPN here, or find out more about them.

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Have your voice heard in public consultations!

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Have your voice heard in public consultations!

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Don't be put off by the technical language...you do NOT need to be an expert to contribute ... the whole point of public consultations is to hear what the people have to say. Can't emphasise enough how important these are!

Local Consultations: Follow your local PPN
Irish Government Consultations: https://tinyurl.com/mr24a45b
European Commission Consultations: https://tinyurl.com/4j5ckxhd

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Here are some environmental groups in Ireland ... actions to support their campaigns include posting on social media, striking, signing petitions, emailing politicians and businesses, and demonstrations.

Find the campaigns that you care most about and show your support (and maybe find your people too)!

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Want to campaign for Fashion Justice or Trade Justice? 

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Want to campaign for Fashion Justice or Trade Justice? 

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Comhlamh have a members group who lobby for trade justice and another which lobbies for changes in the fashion industry to protect people and planet - and they're looking for new members.

If you want more info get in touch with the groups directly at tradejustice@comhlamh.org

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NYCI 'Fast Fashion through a climate crisis and social justice lens'

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Start your own campaign ... here's some resources for organisers  

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Start your own campaign ... here's some resources for organisers  

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If you're not ready to bring other people on board yet, start with yourself. Keep reading, watching and listening to educate yourself further on the global justice issue that interests you.
Check out the 'Courses and Trainings' section and see VSI's Library of Resources.

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Watch the 'Systems Change' webinars series

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Watch the 'Systems Change' webinars series

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Want to learn more about Climate justice? Watch these webinars back!

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Our System Change Week of online seminars explored interconnecting topics such as climate justice, racial and gender equality, sustainable housing, food systems, economic justice and lots more.

The series offered bite sized talks that touched on local and global perspectives on global justice issues while highlighting solutions championed by groups in Ireland and around the world. Inspiring speakers shared information and resources connecting the dots between global justice issues and empowering us to take action.

Missed these webinars? We've got you covered! We recorded them for you to watch back at your leisure! Scroll on down to find recordings from each webinar - along with some excellent resources on the issues being explored!

Climate & Social Justice in Ireland

Our first system change seminar was led by Yvonne O'Callaghan from SIPTU (Trade Union) who explored issues of Climate, Economic & Social Justice. Yvonne provided an overview of climate action in Ireland and how it relates to a wide range of topics such as workers rights as part of the just transition. Participants found this to be a particularly good opportunity to understand the linkage between social justice and climate justice from an intergenerational perspective. We addressed economic justice and the fact that there are no jobs on a dead planet. You can read more about this with SIPTU's report on What A Just Transition Means for Workers. Watch Yvonne's talk back here or in the screen below.

Fighting Climate Injustice Around the World

We delved deeper into the meaning of climate justice with Kwami Kpondzo from Friends of the Earth Togo. Kwami gave us a global view of the fight against climate and social injustices and spoke about our collective struggle to save the planet while tackling global injustice and inequality. Participants commented that this talk not only increased their understanding of climate justice, but also gave advice for networking, organising, and campaigning for the cause through Kwami's recommended action points. At the start of the talk we watched a 10 minute video by ADT Togo about impacted communities and the need for climate justice which you can watch back here. To see the full talk with Kwami and learn more, watch the full recording here or via the screen below.

Climate Justice and Racial Justice

We discussed the links between climate justice and racism, and the need for an intersectional movement with Myriam Douo from Equinox/ Friends of the Earth Europe. Myriam spoke about climate from a racial justice perspective exploring historical and current forms of colonialism - including multi-national corporations exploitation of natural resources and people for profit. Myriam shared additional resources for participants who wanted to delve deeper into these issues including the book and e-book " How Europe Underdeveloped Africa" by Walter Rodney. Learn more by watching the recording of Myriam's talk here or via the screen below.

Tackling Racism and Climate Change

One of the questions raised during this series was how we address issues of climate and racism locally here in Ireland. Memet Uludag from United Against Racism joined us to explore these issues with a short talk on Unity in Struggle for a Different World: Climate Change & Racism. Learners commented that they found it empowering how Memet connected different social and environmental struggles to the same broken system with an emphasis on the urgent need for solidarity. You can learn more about United Against Racism's work and join their campaign via their website here. Watch the recording of Memet's talk here or in the screen below.

Accommodation and the Environment

Next we examined Why Social And Affordable Accommodation Is Good For The Environment with Fiona Dunkin from Clúid. This opened our eyes to connections between accommodation, location, class and climate change while also showcasing opportunities and solutions from a local Irish perspective. Participants were particularly intrigued to learn about the social enterprise with EnergyCloud - which brings renewable energy to homes in Ireland experiencing fuel poverty. You can learn more about how climate change relates to accommodation in Ireland by watch Fiona's talk here or in the screen below.

Climate Change and the Irish Economy

We turned our focus to an economic perspective with Paul Goldrick Kelly of the Nevin Economic Research Institute to look at Climate Change and Our Economy. This was a truly eye opening talk that brought to light many questions around economic stability in a changing environment. Paul also explored the relationship between employment, emissions and alternative economic models. Participants highlighted their desire to learn more about the economy we want to see and actions we can take to get there. The Nevin Economic Research Institute have a wide selection of free learning materials including videos and podcasts about economic justice. Take a look at Paul's talk here.

Food Sovereignty and climate justice

One of the most popular topics we explored during System Change Week was Food Sovereignty & Climate Justice. We were delighted to be joined by Annelies Schorpion, the Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity & Resource Justice Coordinator at Friends of the Earth Europe. Annelies' talk connected agriculture with so many of the issues addressed throughout the System Change series. Attendees from around Ireland joined this webinar to learn about fair and sustainable food systems and global peasant movements resisting the current industrial food system. They found it hugely interesting to learn about La Via Campesina and agroecology - and about how these movements and practices connect to local initiatives emerging here in Ireland like Talamh Beo. Learn more by watching the recording back here or in the screen below.

Gender and Climate Justice

To mark International Women's Day, we hosted a talk about Gender Justice & Climate Justice presented by V'cenza Cirefice. It explored ecofeminism, climate change as a feminist issue, women on the frontlines, feminist solutions, and examples of actions for solutions around the world. Learners watching this talk considered how to bring ecofeminism into their own work. This talk highlighted the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network as a resource for further learning. If you'd like to know more about how gender equality can bring about climate justice, watch back V'cenza's talk here or in the screen below.

Energy and Gender Justice

We also considered energy poverty through a gender lens with Katharina Habersbrunner and Dr Lidija Živčič. This webinar explored the gendered role of climate change, the gender blind European Green Deal, strong women actors, gender dimensions of energy, and good practices for a gender just sustainable future. Learners attending this talk were interested to discover the gender imbalances that exist when it comes to land ownership and were inspired by the concrete examples of actions being taken to mitigate gender gaps in energy policy. We shared a short report with 6 ways to promote gender justice & to dismantle patriarchy. You can watch this talk back here or in the screen below.

We hope you enjoy these recordings and resources - and that they inspire you to learn more and take action!

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Our favourite resources for teaching climate justice

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Our favourite resources for teaching climate justice

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These can be used in the classroom, or in an informal workshops

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Host a climate justice film screening and follow up discussion

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Host a climate justice film screening and follow up discussion

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This can be virtual, in college, in your library etc.

Find a free climate film here: https://www.filmsforaction.org/library/?quality=best&topic=1577

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Films For Action: A Library for People Who Want to Change The World

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Films For Action is an online learning library featuring thousands of videos and articles to explore - hand-picked for their social change impact potential.

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Have a look at what your local youth clubs and centres are doing ...

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Have a look at what your local youth clubs and centres are doing ...

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they might already be working on climate justice.

If they're not, let them know that you're interested and see how they can support you.

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Take the pledge to end direct provision with Amnesty!

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Take the pledge to end direct provision with Amnesty!

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End Direct Provision - Amnesty International Ireland

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It will take each and every one of us holding the Government to account to make sure Direct Provision finally ends. This is why we need you to join the Pledge to End Direct Provision.

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Plan an Action around an International Day 

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Plan an Action around an International Day 

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International Days are great opportunities to raise awareness about something important to you. Here are some examples:

8 March – International Women’s Day

20 June – World Refugee Day

12 August – International Youth Day

21 September – International Day of Peace

2 October – International Day of Non-Violence

10 October – World Mental Health Day & World Day Against the Death Penalty

20 November – Universal Children’s Day

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Find youth organisations working towards the SDGs 

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Find youth organisations working towards the SDGs 

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This online map shows youth organisations and institutions that engage in youth work around global issues and the SDGs.

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This online resource maps organisations and institutions that engage in Global Youth Work, Development Education, and SDG-focused youth work across the country.
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE MAP

Blue Stars: Organisatons delivering Global Youth Work.

Brown Graduation Hats: Third Level Institutions delivering Youth and Community Work Programmes.

Orange Pins: Projects focused on Global Youth Work and the SDGs being delivered by Youth Work organisations/NGOs.

[Tip: on the map box below, click the top left 'full screen' icon to open a larger version of the map, which is easier to explore!]

If you have any questions about the map, please contact sally@nyci.ie or eimear@nyci.ie.

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FURTHER LEARNING
To learn more about Global Youth Work and Development Education, please visit our webpage
Youth 2030 - Development Education in the Irish Youth Sector
Development Education in the Youth Sector aims to support young people to increase their awareness and understanding of the interdependent and unequal world in which we live, through a process of interactive learning, critical thinking, debate, action and reflection. It challenges perceptions of the world and encourages young people to act for a more just and equal society at a local, national and an international level. Find out more about Youth 2030 or read this helpful guide to the SDGs and youth work.

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Interactive map: Global Youth Work and the SDGs in the Irish Youth Sector - National Youth Council of Ireland

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Here's one created by the Foroige Eco-llective, a climate justice project for young Irish people. The group had Mary Robinson as a guest speaker on their very first episode!