Wednesday News - Issue 19 2025
Check out the latest edition of Dóchas' Wednesday News, a weekly newsletter sharing information, updates, and opportunities relating to the Irish international development and humanitarian sector! Each week we share details of upcoming events and workshops, employment and internship opportunities, trainings on offer, and much more.
14 May 2025
Upcoming events and conferences
(1) Afri: Annual Famine Walk - 17 May
Join Afri on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, for the annual Doolough Famine Walk, a poignant journey of remembrance, solidarity, and commitment to action. This year's theme, Sowing Seeds of Change in Remembrance and Solidarity, calls on us to honour the lives needlessly lost during An Gorta Mór—the Great Hunger—by confronting the enduring injustices of our time in solidarity with communities affected today. Find out more here.
(2) Concern Worldwide: Voices for Change: the Concern Debates 40th Anniversary Conference - 21 May
Join us at the Minerva Suite, RDS, as we celebrate 40 years of impactful debating and explore the role of dialogue in building connection and understanding in an increasingly divided world. Through thought-provoking discussions and practical reflection, we'll dive into how to create spaces where tough topics can be tackled openly, respectfully and with a shared commitment to understanding. Find out more here.
(3) Burma Action Ireland: Burma’s Peacock Film Festival in Dublin - 21 May
Burma Action Ireland in collaboration with Democratic Voice of Burma will host Burma’s Peacock Film Festival in Dublin this May. The film festival was initiated by DVB in order to provide citizen journalists and professional filmmakers from Burma a platform to promote messages about their country to a worldwide audience, through the medium of documentary short films. Find out more here.
(4) SafeBirth4All: Conference - 21 May
The SafeBirth4All Conference will take place on 21st May 2025 at Carmelite Community Centre on Aungier St in Dublin 2 between 10-1pm. Keynote speakers are Shane Duffy MD, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in London and Eva Kyenyi, a fistula survivor and advocate. Please register here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) Comhlámh and the Centre for Global Education: Decolonising Economic Development: The Role of the Development Sector - 10 June
Comhlámh and CGE invite participation in this online seminar, which will debate the findings of a research report titled Decolonising Economic Development: The Role of the Development Sector study carried out by academics Surbhi Kesar (SOAS University, London) and Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven (King’s Cross College, London). This research assessed the extent to which international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) in the UK are ‘governing the poor’ through Eurocentric interventions, and challenging existing economic processes and institutions that contribute to underdevelopment for some and development for others. The research was based on analysis of INGOs affiliated to Bond, the UK network for organisations working in international development. Register on Eventbrite here.
(2) CGE and DICE: ''Development Education and Class'' Seminar - 22 May
Join the Centre for Global Education & Development and Inter-cultural Education (DICE) Project for an online seminar that will debate the content of Issue 40 of the journal Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review which is on the theme “Development Education and Class”. The speakers are: Abdellatif Atif (Postdoctoral researcher, NUI Galway); Audrey Bryan (Professor of Sociology, DCU Institute of Education); Sally Daly (Capacity Development and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, NYCI); and Aoife Titley (Chair) (Lecturer, Maynooth University & DICE). 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) Information Outreach Coordinator – Migration Programme - 22 May
The Information and Outreach function is responsible for maintaining a strong understanding of relevant legislation and policy, as well as IRC programming, and sharing this information with our key stakeholders – internally and externally. The function is also responsible for promoting the accommodation programme and encouraging engagement from homeowners. Find out more here.
(7) Information and Engagement Officer – Migration Programme - 22 May
The Information and Engagement officer is responsible for preparing information resource materials, relevant to Migration, and engaging with key stakeholders, particularly hosts, who provide accommodation, people who are potential hosts, and guests, who are supported by the programme. Additionally, it is expected the role will support programme teams with policy/technical guidance and the development of information resources materials. Find out more here.
(8) Programme Manager – Integration - 27 May
This Programme Manager will be responsible for leading and managing significant programme areas within the Migration department. Specifically, the role will lead on the integration programming. This currently includes integration activities such as skills and language training for migrants (implemented by sub-contractors and – to a lesser extent directly), signposting and awareness raising to integration supports, and engaging with relevant local stakeholders (such as local authority integration teams and others). Find out more here.
(9) Oxfam Ireland: Fundraising & Marketing Executive - 18 May
Oxfam Ireland is currently looking for a Fundraising & Marketing Executive! This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy that ensures Oxfam Ireland achieves its organisational objectives on income generation and has a positive long-term effect on Oxfam Ireland’s brand positioning and reputation. Find out more here.
(10) The Irish Rule of Law International: Communications and Engagement Manager - 16 May
The Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) is hiring a Communications and Engagement Manager. Based in Dublin/ hybrid working, full-time or part-time. Are you a creative communicator with a passion for human rights and the rule of law? Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) is looking for a Communications and Engagement Manager to help amplify impact. This newly created in-house role, includes developing and leading strategic communications, enhancing digital presence, managing events and media outreach, and engaging with key stakeholders — both in Ireland and internationally. Find out more here.
(11) Oxfam: Roving Funding Coordinator - 15th May
Oxfam Ireland is currently looking for a Roving Funding Coordinator to join our International Programmes Department. The Roving Funding Coordinator (RFC) will provide support to Oxfam’s teams in the Global North and the Global South across the Funding Cycle. The RFC will coordinate the elaboration and timely submission of both donor reports and project proposals. Therefore, it is expected to be experienced with the main contractual obligations and conditions related to calls for proposals as set up in donor’s guidelines. Find out more here.
(12) ActionAid: Retention Manager (Interim) - 15th May
ActionAid Ireland is seeking a passionate, dynamic, caring and creative full-time Retention Manager (Interim) to join our team on a 1 year fixed-term contract. We are looking for a dynamic leader to help deliver high quality retention campaigns and supporter care to our growing volume of supporters. If you thrive in working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for women’s rights, fighting poverty, our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you! Find out more here.
(13) Christian Aid Ireland: Church and Community Manager - 8 June
A great team leader passionate about engaging Christians to seek justice, and energised by equipping others to take action in response to poverty and injustice. You love developing strategy, and working with others to work towards delivering results. Find out more here.
(14) Schools of Sanctuary Ireland: Schools Coordinator (Part-time) Midlands, West and North West - 3 June
Schools of Sanctuary is dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming schools for students from diverse backgrounds, especially families seeking International Protection. We have strong connections with over 270 schools of which over 50 have been awarded Champion Schools of Sanctuary. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as Schools Coordinator for the Midlands, West and North West, who will play a crucial role in growing participation of new schools in our network and supporting those new and existing schools by directly working with teachers to facilitate, include, and integrate students from diverse backgrounds. Find out more here.
Volunteering Opportunities
(1) ACET Ireland: ACET Ireland’s Positive Youth Project Volunteers Wanted - 30 June
We are looking for volunteers to join our team and help with the peer meet-up events for young people living with HIV. Events include sharing experiences, learning about HIV, discussing issues, and participating in fun activities like cinema trips and bowling. We encourage those with lived experience or who have been affected by HIV to apply. Your perspective could inspire young people and shape our project's future. Find out more and register here.
Courses and Training
(1) Saolta: Global spACEs - 22 May
Global spACEs is a two-year transformative Global Citizenship Education Programme for Adult & Community Educators from Liberia & Ireland.
Led by DEN-L (Development Education Network - Liberia) and Saolta, participants will engage in immersive learning experiences in Ireland and Liberia, interactive workshops, and peer-led initiatives to deepen their understanding of GCE principles, methodologies, and real-world applications. This dynamic training programme equips educators with tools to address global justice issues, critical thinking, and participatory learning in their teaching and community work. Learn more and get involved here.
(2) Eurocheck Security: Hostile Environment Course - 7-9 July
Our hostile environment courses are suitable for individuals who are currently working in or are going to work in medium to high-risk areas. They will help to ensure that you keep yourself and those you are working with safer. In addition to the normal security subjects covered in the security awareness courses, this course includes sessions on kidnap, landmines, trauma, sexual assault. The course also includes pre-course reading, exercises and role plays. Our main courses are conducted in Kildare but we can also run short bespoke courses at your own location. We also conduct online hostile environment and security awareness courses. All courses are suitable for NGOs, Charities, journalists, students, human rights workers and volunteers. Reduced rates for regular clients and for organisations sending four or more students. Find out more here.
Watch and Listen
The Irish Rule of Law International: Horsehair Wigs
In Irish Rule of Law International’s (IRLI) new Horsehair Wigs podcast episode, Executive Director, Maria McCloskey dives into the meaning of the rule of law and why it matters. She discusses key principles like access to justice and judicial independence, and how IRLI puts them into action—from Malawi and Zambia to new initiatives in Ethiopia. Maria also reflects on Ireland’s unique role in global justice efforts, rising public interest in IRLI’s work, and a recent visit from Ukrainian judges. Listen here.
Other News
(1) ActionAid Ireland: Free Office Furniture - 22 May
ActionAid Ireland are in the process of an office move and are giving away office furniture. Please email Jeffrey.hanlon(a)actionaid.org for further details.