Wednesday News - Issue 20 2025

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Upcoming events and conferences

(1) 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.

(2) Concern Worldwide: Over 60's climate café - 5 June

Join Concern on June 5th for a climate cafe discussing climate justice, climate finance and climate action. Register here.

(3) An Taisce: River Guardians: from Colombia to Ireland - 22 May

An Taisce in collaboration with ABColombia, the ICBHR and Financial Justice Ireland, will host an unmissable panel discussion featuring River Guardians from Colombia and Ireland on the topic: Can rights of nature make a difference? All welcome to this very special event taking place in Tailors' Hall, Dublin on Thursday 22 May.. Find out more here.

Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops

(1) 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.

(2) Carmichael: ''Achieving excellence in your annual report'' webinar - 11 June

Join Carmichael  for a free, live webinar on Achieving excellence in your annual report, as part of the launch of the 10th Good Governance Awards. Find out more here.

(3) Carmichael: ''Excel and AI – how can AI help with formulas and more?'' - 20 June

Join Carmichael for a free, live webinar on Excel and AI - how can AI help with formulas and more, hosted by Carmichael as part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2025 Programme. Click here to learn more and register here.

(4) Concern Worldwide: Online Intergenerational Climate Café - 13 June

Join Concern for an online global climate café on June 13th at 11am. Register 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) Director of Global Programmes - 2 June

Are you energised by the thought of working in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you value the idea of working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trócaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity here.

(3) 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.

(4) 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.

(5) 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.

(6) 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.

(7) 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.

(8) 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.

(9) 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. 

(10) 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.

(11) 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.

(12) GAP Ireland: GLAS Monaghan Programme - 20 June

Thanks to funding from the EU PEACE PLUS Programme, we’re launching a dynamic new initiative: GLAS Monaghan, a new programme that brings together sustainability, community connection, and local action. At the heart of this programme is a simple idea: people from all backgrounds, traditions and communities can come together around shared green spaces and a common love for the environment. Positions available include a Programme Manager, an Education Officer, and a Horticulturist. Find out more here.

Internships

(1) Irish Red Cross: International Humanitarian Law Project Intern - 4 June

The main purpose of this internship is to support all IHL related activities of the IRC. The internship will comprise of a number of projects and tasks, decided in conjunction with the International team and on the basis of the needs of the department and the experience, competencies and interests of the intern. In particularly the position offers the opportunity to contribute substantially to the work of Irish Red Cross on International Humanitarian Law. Find out more here.

Courses and Training

(1) 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

(1) 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.