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05 February 2012
Resources for teaching about the Japan earthquake and tsunami
Japan earthquake and tsunami
You can find background information and teaching ideas relating to the recent earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on the following websites:
Geographical Association:www.geography.org.uk/resources/japantsunami/
British Red Cross:www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/Teaching-resources/Lesson-plans/Japan-tsunami
Global Calendar- A few forthcoming dates to help you plan global activities in your schools.
Global Calendar
A few forthcoming dates to help you plan global activity in your school:(find more information in the Globe March newsletter)
» 18 April – International Day for Monuments and SitesRaising awareness about the diversity and vulnerability of the world’s heritage sites.
» 8 May – World Red Cross and Red Crescent DayThe birthday of Henry Dunant, the...
The Globe e-newsletter Mar '11 From Global Dimension
The Globe e-newsletter Mar '11From Global Dimension
We have a packed issue for you this month. As well as our usual updates on global teaching resources and events on the global calendar, we’ve also got:
* links for teaching about the recent earthquake in Japan * advice on fundraising in schools * a ‘Live Below the Line’ challenge * some research on what parents want...
The Activist’s Handbook: A Guide to Activism on Global Issues
NEW & AVAILABLE FROM THE CENTRE FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION
The Activist’s Handbook: A Guide to Activism on Global Issues
EDITED BY: AISLING BOYLE & STEPHEN MCCLOSKEY
March 2011, ISSN: 1748-136X
160 pages, A5
Price £5.00 / €6.00
The aim of the publication: is to offer guidance to individuals interested in taking action locally on international development...
The Centre for Global Education's Annual Report
The Centre for Global Education's Annual Report
Evaluation Report on the Centre for Global Education’s Making Connections project.
Evaluation Report on the Centre for Global Education’s Making Connections project. The evaluation was carried out by Vipin Chauhan of Lotus Management Ltd and his report is attached for your interest.
We are pleased to report that the overall findings are very positive. The evaluation shows that the project offered a safe and creative environment for learners from different backgrounds to...
Treaty Compliance Parallel Report: Framework Convention for National Minorities
Treaty Compliance Parallel Report: Framework Convention for National Minorities
The Parallel Report from the NI Human Rights Commission to the Council of Europe Advisory Committee for the Protection of National Minorities is available on the Commission’s website at:
http://www.nihrc.org/index.php?page=subresources&category_id=26&from=0&resources_id=146&search_content=&...
Africa-UK- Diaspora Engagement and Dialogue
Africa-UK, a programme that has recently been launched to support the Diaspora’s contribution to Africa’s development and to foster greater dialogue and engagement between UK-based Africans working in development and policy makers.
The programme is part of Comic Relief’s Common Ground Initiative and is being delivered by the Royal African Society and AFFORD.
If you would like...
ADVISING MIGRANT PEOPLE SURVEY - PLEASE COMPLETE BY FEBRUARY 18TH
ADVISING MIGRANT PEOPLE SURVEY
Law Centre (NI) in partnership with the Centre for Global Education will be providing FREE training on issues affecting migrant people in April and May 2011.
Before training takes place we wish to seek your views and experiences of advising migrant people. Please help us to identify your specific training needs to ensure that training provided is appropriate and...
The Next Village: New Global Development Radio Series & Free Audio Resource
New Global Development Radio Series & Free Audio ResourceThe Next Village
The Next Village is an internet radio series, produced in Belfast, Northern IrelandThe Aim is to provide an introduction to, and analysis of, issues of importance to our global neighbours, as well as highlighting the ways in which these issues affect us here too.Throughout the series we will explore some of the themes...
