Upcoming Events and Conferences
(1) Institute of International and European Affairs: “The State of Africa-Europe: Green Industrialisation as the Axis of a Transformative Partnership” – 5 November
In partnership with the Africa-Europe Foundation, the IIEA will host a panel event with Ms. Holy Ranaivozanany (Deputy Executive Director of the Africa-Europe Foundation), Dr. Penelope Muzanenhamo (Assistant Professor in Marketing at University College Dublin), and Dr. Susan Murphy (Associate Professor in Development Practice, Trinity College Dublin). Against a shifting geopolitical landscape, the discussion will examine green industrialisation as an organising framework for connecting Africa-Europe cooperation on energy, trade, investment, and digital transformation. This event will explore the future of the Africa-Europe partnership and how to translate shared ambitions into practical cooperation. Free registration available here.
(2) IDEA: “Global Citizenship Education in Liberia: A Conversation with Liberian Practitioners” – 6 November
Join IDEA and Development Perspectives for an informal conversation with visiting Global Citizenship Education practitioners from Liberia, hosted by IDEA CEO Ruairí McKiernan. Hear directly from Liberian colleagues about their experiences of GCE, adult and community education, grassroots engagement and community-led change. Part of the Global SpACEs programme, this gathering offers an opportunity to exchange learning, explore shared challenges and strengthen international connections and solidarity. Free event, with lunch provided. Registration is essential here.
(3) ActionAid Ireland: “Organise for Change” – 10 November
ActionAid Ireland is hosting a community organising and design workshop at 6 pm on Tuesday 10 November in Flux Studio, Dublin 2. On the evening, graphic designer Laura Whitehouse, owner of Mighty Fine Design, will share practical design skills that you can use in anything from social media posts to posters to protest signs. And activist Sara Hurley, Coordinator of Stop Climate Chaos, will give practical advice on campaigning. The session will also offer insight into how women in Ethiopia and Nepal are using these same organising skills to create lasting change in their communities through ActionAid Ireland’s Women’s Rights Programme, funded by Irish Aid. Find out more here.
(4) Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): “Bearing Witness on the Frontlines: MSF’s Work in 2026” – 11 November
What does it mean to provide care in crisis settings? Join Médecins Sans Frontières/MSF Ireland at the Royal College of Physicians for an in-person discussion with frontline staff returning from three of the world’s most pressing humanitarian crises. Drawing on first-hand experiences in highly fragile environments such as Gaza, Yemen and the Democratic Republic of Congo, this panel will explore the meaning of frontline work and its impact on the lives of communities, patients and humanitarian workers, particularly in 2026, a year defined by major global crises and compounding humanitarian emergencies. Discussion moderated by Richard Chambers. Reserve your spot here.
(5) Sightsavers Ireland: “Disability and Local Political Leadership in Senegal” – 12 November
Sightsavers Ireland is pleased to invite you to our upcoming research dialogue, “Disability and Local Political Leadership in Senegal,” on 12 November 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM GMT. The session will be hosted on Zoom and will bring together Sightsavers, the Senegalese Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FSAPH), researchers, and experts. The webinar will present new evidence on the experiences of elected representatives with disabilities in Senegal and explore what enables meaningful political participation and leadership. French and sign language interpretation will be available throughout the session. Find out more here.
(6) The Wheel: “Breakfast Club S5E2: Leadership and Trust” – 19 November
Our next episode of the Leadership Series, The Breakfast Club, will be held online, and we will be exploring the very interesting topic of Leadership and Trust. Trust is a BIG word, and it can be a tough one to navigate. With so much talk around psychological safety for employees, the topic of trust is an important one for leaders. Trust comes at different levels: trust in the organisation and its mission for its own people and indeed other stakeholders, fostering a culture of trust amongst colleagues and teams and even developing trust in individuals to help them believe in their own competence. We will be joined on the morning by Austin Campbell (CEO of The Liberties Community) and Aoife O’Brien (founder of Happier at Work). As always, these events are free; you just need to register here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) Centre for Global Education: “Development Education: Learning for Transformation” – 18 November
Centre for Global Education & Comhlámh invite participation in a webinar titled “Development Education: Learning for Transformation”, which will debate the content of Issue 43 of the journal Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review. Speakers are: Benjamin Mallon (Assistant Professor, Dublin City University) (Chair); Marta da Costa (Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University); Anne M. Dolan (Associate Professor, Mary Immaculate College); and Giulia Filippi (Research Fellow, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy). Time: 12.00 – 1.30 pm (online) | Register here.
(2) IDEA: “Workshops to Support the 2027 Irish Aid GCE Grants Round” – 12 and 20 November
IDEA is offering free online workshops and support sessions for organisations working in Development Education and Global Citizenship Education (GCE), particularly those planning to apply for the 2027 Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round. “Improving Your Results Framework Workshop” will take place on Thursday, 12 November, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm, online. This interactive workshop is aimed at practitioners who have already begun developing a results framework and want to strengthen their approach. Register here. Later, there will be one named “Grants Clinic for Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Funding Applications”, on Friday 20 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, online via Zoom. IDEA’s Annual Grants Clinic provides practical support for organisations preparing applications to the 2027 Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round. Register here.
(3) IDEA: GCE Impact Initiative Pilot Data Analysis Workshop – 18 November
Registration is now open for the GCE Impact Initiative Pilot Data Analysis Presentation, taking place online only on Wednesday, 18 November, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm. Throughout 2026, 19 organisations participated in the pilot phase of the GCE Impact Initiative, testing and refining the GCE Impact Tool to better understand and demonstrate the impact of Global Citizenship Education across the sector. IDEA will present key findings and analysis from the pilot and explore emerging trends and learning. Find out more here.
(4) IDEA: Global North-Global South Partnership in GCE Research Launch and Workshop – 25 November
Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) invites members and stakeholders to attend the Global North-Global South Partnership in GCE Research Launch and Workshop on Wednesday, 25 November, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm at the Brandsma Room, Carmelite Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2. This interactive workshop will present the findings and recommendations of research commissioned by Concern Worldwide on Global North-Global South partnerships in Global Citizenship Education (GCE). The workshop is open to organisations and practitioners interested in Global Citizenship Education, research, and international partnership development. Find out more here.
(5) IDEA: IDEA Code Network Meeting – 1 December
Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is looking forward to welcoming all members of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education to our next Code network meeting on Tuesday, 01 December, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, in Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8. There are places for two representatives (staff, volunteers, etc.) from each Code member. Find out more here.
Vacancies
(1) Trócaire: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Trócaire is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(2) Oxfam Ireland: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Oxfam is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(3) Concern Worldwide: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Concern Worldwide is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in Ireland and internationally. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(4) GOAL: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
GOAL is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(5) Irish Red Cross: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
The Irish Red Cross is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(6) Irish Refugee Council and Oxfam Ireland: “Facilitator, Asylum Advocacy Network” – 9 November
The Irish Refugee Council and Oxfam Ireland invite invitations to tender for the role of facilitator of an Asylum Advocacy Network, a network of activists and advocates organising for human rights and equality for people who move to Ireland, particularly those applying for international protection. The consultant will design and facilitate meetings, bringing community work experience to ensure the project activities are grounded in community work principles. The project activities include online and in-person meetings, and planning and carrying out joint advocacy and activism activities. More information can be found here.
(7) Irish Red Cross: Head of National Services – 9 November
The Head of National Services will oversee and guide the development and transformation of our membership programme in partnership with a dedicated advisory committee. This will involve a change management process across structure, systems, programmes and processes with a focus on culture as well as programme development. It will also involve enhanced and impactful integration of the membership (volunteers) with other aspects of our work, e.g. the migration accommodation and integration programmes (led by the Head of International & Migration). Find out more here.
(8) GOAL: Global Citizenship Workshop Facilitators – 11 November
GOAL Global is seeking Global Citizenship workshop facilitators to deliver GOAL’s innovative global citizenship education workshops for young people in primary schools in Dublin, Louth/Meath, Kildare/Wicklow, Laois/Offaly, Sligo/Leitrim/Roscommon. These roles are part-time, freelance positions with a great deal of flexibility in the days successful candidates will work. Successful candidates will facilitate GCE workshops in primary schools based on GOAL’s Global Citizenship Education resources, and assess, evaluate, and report on participants’ learning. Candidates require a full clean driving licence and access to their own car and ability to travel to schools within a 50km radius. Find out more here.
(9) Irish Red Cross: Finance Officer, Migration Programme – 15 November
The primary purpose of this role is to support with the financial requirements of programmes in the Migration department and to ensure that a full, verifiable audit trail is in place for all vouched expenditure. Find out more here.
(10) Irish Red Cross: Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) Therapist – 15 November
The NET Therapist plays a crucial role by providing NET support to displaced persons and TCNs experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Clients will be identified, and services will be provided according to the NET approach, ensuring the highest level of care for individuals in need. Find out more here.
Calls for Tender
(1) Irish Red Cross: Consultancy to Develop a Digital Communications Strategy – 16 November
Irish Red Cross is seeking an experienced consultant to develop a Digital Communications Strategy that will support the delivery of our organisational strategy and provide a clear roadmap for the future development of our website, social media channels, email communications, audience engagement and paid digital activity. The successful consultant will be expected to assess our current digital communications landscape, engage with key stakeholders, identify opportunities and challenges, and develop a practical, prioritised strategy that supports organisational objectives and audience needs. To support this work, the successful consultant will be provided with relevant organisational documentation and access to key stakeholders. Find out more here.
Courses and Training
(1) Trinity College Dublin: “SoCap Learning Lab: Strengths-based approaches in humanitarian assessment, M&E and research” – 10 November
Join the SoCap research team at Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday 10th Nov, 11 am-1 pm, for an in-person learning lab led by Gwoup Konbit, a community-led social movement in Cité Soleil, Haiti. The session will explore what a strengths-based approach is, how far sector guidance is reflected in practice, and practical recommendations for integrating it into humanitarian MEAL, research and programming. Aimed at MEAL, research, information management and programme staff. Free, but places are limited. More info and registration here.
(2) IDEA: ABC of GCE 2027 – Early 2027
Registration is now open for the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA)’s ABC of GCE 2027, a three-part training workshop on Global Citizenship Education delivered by IDEA in collaboration with Lourdes Youth and Community Service (LYCS). Taking place on Thursday, 04 February 2027 (in person, Dublin), Thursday, 18 February 2027 (online), and Thursday, 04 March 2027 (in person, Dublin), this training is designed for anyone new to Global Citizenship Education, as well as those looking to refresh their knowledge and skills. Participants will explore global justice perspectives, interactive and participatory approaches to learning, relevant resources and supports, the Code of Good Practice for Development Education, and the wider context of Global Citizenship Education in Ireland. Please note that attendance at all three sessions is required to gain the full benefit of the training. Find out more here.
Other News
(1) Our World Awards 2027: Inspire Global Citizenship in Your Classroom! – 19 April 2027
Our World Awards 2027 is underway, offering primary schools exciting opportunities to explore global citizenship through free, curriculum-linked resources. This year features an expanded 20-page pupil magazine, new videos exploring marine conservation in Mozambique, and inspiring stories about gender equality. Supported by Irish Aid, the programme encourages 3rd to 6th class pupils to get creative and share their ideas for a fairer, more sustainable world. Participation is completely free! Find out more here.