Wednesday News Issue 39
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.
01 Oct 2025
Dóchas Updates
(1) Contact Your TD Email Template - Lives on the Line Campaign for Budget 2026
Join the Dóchas Lives on the Line campaign to push for increased aid spending in Budget 2026 by contacting your local representative. Follow the four simple steps here to contact your TD, to ensure they know that Ireland must invest in future generations and a more secure and prosperous world. Choose a real-life story provided by one of our members to input and personalise it for added impact. Aid cuts are having a devastating impact on the lives of the most vulnerable people around the world. However, IRELAND CAN LEAD. Use our tool to email your local TD today. Every voice matters. Find out more here.
Upcoming events and conferences
(1) Saolta: Making spACE for Justice - 7 November
As conflict, climate breakdown, inequality, displacement, and genocide devastate lives worldwide, Adult and Community Education in Ireland plays a vital role in creating spaces of hope, solidarity, and justice. Join Saolta for Making spACE for Justice — a national gathering of educators, activists, and community leaders. For more information contact maggie(at)saolta.com.
(2) Sightsavers Ireland: Sightsavers Ireland Film Festival: A Vision for Action - 13 October
Sightsavers Ireland invites you to an evening of powerful storytelling, advocacy, and awareness as we host a special Film Festival to mark World Sight Day 2025. Through a compelling selection of short films and documentaries, we will explore the global impact of avoidable blindness and the importance of inclusive eye health. Through the lens of filmmakers, activists, and those with lived experience, the festival invites audiences to see the world differently, and be inspired to take action for a future where no one is left behind. RSVP to comms(at)sightsavers.ie and please let us know if you have any accessibility and/or dietary requirements.
(3) Full Circle Change: Songs for a Better World – An Introduction to Doughnut Economics - 14 October
Doughnut Economics is a framework which proposes something revolutionary – meeting human needs without destroying the planet . Fundamentally, doughnut economics is about a shift in values and mindset, and is based on values such as care, cooperation, equity, diversity, reciprocity, and joined-up thinking. If you are interested in creativity and change-making, come to this fun and participative workshop facilitated by Full Circle Change, to explore these ideas through song and discussion. Singing is an excellent way to involve body, heart and mind in exploring ideas around systemic change for eco-social justice. Find out more here.
(4) Poverty in Northern Ireland: From the Local to the Global - 16 October
The Centre for Global Education has commissioned a research report titled Poverty in Northern Ireland: From the Local to the Global that comprises a systematic literature review from 2020-2024 of poverty reports in Northern Ireland that discern the main drivers of poverty and persistent trends. The research was compiled by the School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work at Queen's University Belfast and funded by the Halifax Foundation Empower Programme. Two launches of the research report have been organised. 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) International Programme Officer - 15 October
The International Programme Officer is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of international programmes, with a specific emphasis on long-term initiatives in key countries. This position is central to the Irish Red Cross's goal of strengthening resilience and national society development. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in humanitarian principles, proven stakeholder engagement skills, and the capacity to travel and operate effectively in complex environments. Find out more here.
(7) Brighter Communities: Fundraiser - 31 October
Brighter Communities Worldwide is seeking an experienced, dynamic and values-driven Fundraiser to lead and grow our fundraising function. This role is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive plan to achieve our annual fundraising income target through a variety of streams. The ideal candidate is not only a skilled fundraiser, but also a compelling storyteller, a strong team leader, and a relationship-builder who embodies empathy and participation in everything they do. Find out more here.
(8) Irish Refugee Council: Children's Caseworkers - 3 October
The Children’s Caseworker will support children seeking international protection, who arrived to Ireland unaccompanied and are being cared for by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla), in the international protection process. The project will take a child- centred and trauma-informed approach. The project will inform children of their rights and obligations in a child-friendly manner, with a main purpose to assist in the process of applying for international protection with and on behalf of the child. Find out more here.
(9) IDEA: Capacity Development Programme Manager - 13 October
The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is looking for a Capacity Development Programme Manager to join our team to lead IDEA’s capacity development programme, ensuring our members and the wider sector have access to high-quality training, workshops, and networking opportunities. This is a unique leadership opportunity to help shape the future of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland and beyond. At IDEA, we work with over 100 members, from large NGOs like Trócaire and Concern to smaller organisations and individual educators, all committed to building a more just, equal, and sustainable world. The Capacity Development Programme Manager role is central to this mission. Interviewees will be invited to interview on October 15th. Interviews will be held in the IDEA office on Monday October 20th. Find out more here.
(10) Christian Aid Ireland: Church and Community Officer (Munster) - 19 October
This role is part of the Church and Community team (a sub-division of the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Team) and plays a vital role in stewarding, inspiring and engaging churches, Christian Aid groups and key individuals in order to increase engagement through giving, fundraising, acting and praying – and as a result growing support for Christian Aid Ireland’s work around the world. The majority of these supporters belong to Christian Aid Ireland’s 7 sponsoring church denominations. Find out more here.
(11) Carmichael: Chief Executive Officer - 13 October
The Board of Carmichael wishes to appoint a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next stage of growth and innovation. Find out more information here.
Courses and Training
(1) ECO-UNESCO: The Youth Climate Justice Programme 2025 is open for applications
The Youth Climate Justice Programme 2025 is a free after-school initiative for young people aged 14–18 who want to learn about and take action for climate justice. Over 12 weeks, participants engage in weekly workshops, monthly events, individual climate action projects, group campaigns, and the annual ECO-UNESCO Earth Gala. Each cohort of the programme brings together a nationwide group of creative, action-oriented young people passionate about climate justice. Past participants have developed skills and created impactful projects such as short films, banners, digital comics, and public art. Find out more here.
(2) VSI: Join VSI’s Youth Climate Justice Project 2025
Are you aged 18–25 and living in Ireland? Take part in an exciting project focused on climate justice. Learn, connect, and take action through in-person workshops (8 & 22 Nov, Dublin) and online sessions (10–12 & 17 Nov, 18:30–20:30). Gain valuable skills in advocacy, communication, and campaigning while working on a mini social media campaign. Find out more here.
(3) United Edge: JBA Foundation Course
Final Call. The next Justice Based Approach Foundation Course starts next week, the course that’s already trained over 2,500 people across 100 countries to reimagine aid, rethink power, and rebuild systems rooted in justice. Join us, bring your partners, and let's transform our work and world together! Find out more here.
Watch and Listen
(1) Irish Rule of Law International: El Salvador’s policy of mass incarceration
On the latest episode of Irish Rule of Law International’s podcast, award-winning journalist and new IRLI Communications Lead Evelyn McClafferty explores mass incarceration in El Salvador and the erosion of the rule of law, including the influence of Trump’s policies in the US. Joining her is Juanita Goebertus Estrada, Americas Director at Human Rights Watch, Colombian lawyer, human rights advocate and former member of the Colombian Congress (2018–2022). She played a key role in Colombia’s peace process and now leads Human Rights Watch’s Americas work on democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Listen here.
Other news
(1) Self Help Africa: Shared Office Space Available
We are currently looking for a co-tenant to share our office space in Dublin 1. The proposed arrangement is that the co-tenant would have full use of the office space for 2 days a week, with related costs to be shared on a pro-rata basis. Facilities include 25 workstations, 3 meeting rooms and 1 pod, small kitchen, secure bike parking, secure access. For more information please contact: claire.oregan(at)selfhelpafrica.org or elisa.duncancullen(at)selfhelpafrica.org.
(2) Volunteer Ireland: Nominate a volunteer - 10 October
The Volunteer Ireland Awards 2025 are now open for nominations! Please submit your nominations before the deadline of Friday 10th October 2025. Find out more here.