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What is Decolonisation Asking of Us? – Comhlámh Think Piece at IVCO 2021
This paper by Sive Bresnihan, Training & Education Officer with Comhlámh asks how the field of volunteering for development – which typically enjoys and asserts an aid of neutrality and benevolence – might meet growing calls for decolonisation. It calls on us, at...
NUI Galway: Ending Orphanage Volunteering & the Institutionalisation of Children. An Event for Student Journalists
On behalf of NUI Galway we would like to invite you to Ending Orphanage Volunteering & the Institutionalisation of Children. Transforming the Way we Care Event for Student Journalists. The event will take place on Wednesday, 13 October, 7-8PM. Sign up now to...
#FirstWeds Autumn Series (PART1): The Future is Now: Global Youth Voices on the Climate Crisis
With COP26 as the backdrop, join us this autumn for our #FirstWeds series where we will be seeking wisdom and inspiration from youth, elders, and a wider cohort of community activists on the climate crisis, present and future.
Building a new look Volunteer Charter: Join the Working Group by 23 September
Building a new look Volunteer Charter: Join the Working Group by 23 September Join the Volunteer Charter Working Group Are you a returned volunteer? Are you keen to support the re-imagining (and making) of a new look resource for Volunteers to take the place...
The Comhlámh Trade Justice Group’s new CETA resource page launched
The Comhlámh Trade Justice Group is launching its new resource page today to inform the Irish public on what is at stake with the ratification of the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, CETA. Visit the page now.
#FirstWeds Autumn Series: Coping with COP – Reflections on the climate crisis, present and future
With COP26 as the backdrop, join us this autumn for our #FirstWeds series where we will be seeking wisdom and inspiration from youth, elders, and a wider cohort of community activists on the climate crisis, present and future.
Continuing the Journey: A Development Education Series for returned volunteers and development workers
Continuing the Journey: A Development Education Series for returned volunteers and development workers Continuing the Journey: register now'Continuing the journey' is an introductory course to Development Education and an invitation to learn, share and reflect in...
MEDIA RELEASE: EU Leaders urged to immediately support the WTO TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments
MEDIA RELEASE: EU Leaders urged to immediately support the WTO TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments Coinciding with the arrival of President Macron, Access to Medicines Ireland (AMI) and its supporters are demonstrating outside Government Buildings at...
Join us at the World Café event for returned volunteers and development workers
Join us at the World Café event for returned volunteers and development workers The World Café is an event for returned volunteers and development workers interested in connecting with each other, sharing stories and continuing their global justice journey back home....
Invitation to Tender: Evaluation of Comhlámh’s Irish Aid Programme 2017-2020
Invitation to Tender:Evaluation of Comhlámh’s Irish Aid Programme 2017-2020 TERMS OF REFERENCE Evaluation of Comhlámh’s Irish Aid Programme 2017-2020 1. BACKGRUND Comhlámh is the association of international volunteers...
May #FirstWeds Workers Solidarity in International Supply Chains
MayDay #FirstWeds: Workers Solidarity in International Supply ChainsWed 5th May Livestream 7pm https://youtu.be/OHQidg3ejZI Covid 19 has brought the issue of international supply chains to the fore. Given an increasing move to online purchasing in clothes, FirstWeds...
Nicaragua’s Transformation.
On Nicaragua's TransformationIn late 1979 Valerie Roche was invited to go to Nicaragua to work in the Ministry of Planning as an information advisor. For the following 4 years she worked enthusiastically alongside many dedicated people in a variety of projects aimed...
Job Vacancy: Communications Project Officer
Job Vacancy: Communications Project OfficerCome work with us! COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT OFFICER Job Title: Communications Project OfficerReports to: Head of...
Volunteer Engagement Project Officer
Job Vacancy: Volunteer Engagement Project Officer Job Title: Volunteer Engagement Project Officer (VEPO)Reports to: Programme ManagerLocation: 12...
The True Cost of Fashion – Who’s Paying for It?
The True Cost of Fashion - Who’s Paying for It?The Comhlámh Trade Justice group Thursday 22nd April 2021 from 3pm - 4.30pm The global fashion industry is polluting our environment, exploiting workers while making millions for big brands. Is there a better way to...
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