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Development Perspectives Latest News
September 18th, 2014
Insight 2014 Phase 3.
Insight 2014 is well under way with participants about to
embark on the third and final phase of their journey. The
three weekends of Phase 3 will take place between
September and November with a series of workshops
and talks from speakers such as Fr. Peter McVerry and
Tom Meagher of the White Ribbon Campaign.
November will see us welcome our Tanzanian friends to
experience Ireland, take part in Phase 3 and to help
prepare the exhibition designed to utilize the combined
talents of all the participants. The final exhibition will
take place in the Drogheda Arts Centre on the 12th of
November.
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Insight 2014 - Experiences of Parakuyo
from Naomi Andreucetti.
“What can I say about my Insight 2014 trip to
Parakuyo, Tanzania? It was one of the best
trips of my life but also one of the most
challenging experiences I've ever had, both
physically and mentally! The Insight
Programme with DP is split into three phases.
During Phase One you are given different
workshops and background info on the
area/culture you'll travel to and you bond with
the other participants. Phase Two has been my
favourite so far. We travelled to Tanzania and
took part in amazing workshops facilitated by
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our amazing leaders and coordinators. You get pushed to your limits (in a good way), challenge
your boundaries and widen your horizons. While away it was nice to sit back and enjoy the
moment instead of being a 'snap happy selfie taker'. Phase Three is yet to come and I'm excited to
exchange stories, photos, etc. with the rest of the group."
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Insight Network Meeting
The first Insight Network meeting took
place on Saturday 30th August in Barlow
House. This was a wonderful opportunity
for past participants of the programme to
re-connect with each other and with the
work of DP. In the morning, those who
attended were brought up to date with
current projects and fundraisers. There was
also a discussion about the new Strategic
Plan 2015-17, gathering together the
feedback and ideas of everyone present. In
the afternoon, Caoimhe Butterly gave a workshop on Social Justice in the Middle East and
Turkey. Caoimhe’s extensive experience in movements for social justice all over the world made
for a fascinating discussion that was truly inspiring.
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Explorers’ Journey for Systemic Change: tackling root causes.
·How can activism/civil society contribute to a shift in current worldviews and values
beyond consumerism and self-interest?
·How can we get involved in the exciting innovation process of creating the new system /
economy?
·How can we create cross-sectorial movements that build real momentum for system
change?
·How can we change our own organisations to become fit for system change?
Development Perspectives along with DEEEP/CONCORD DARE Forum and Smart CSOs Lab
are launching their own learning cycle. The course will last 7 months, starting in September with
the first physical meeting being held in Brussels, from 20th to
22nd September 2014.
What makes this learning experience different?
The methodology and diversity of participants who will take
part ensures this training cycle will be highly innovative and
transformational.
Participants will have a place to build their core competencies
for facilitating systemic change through action-experiments.
This course will allow participants to have an inspirational
learning journey, where strategic guidance will be provided. Different methods and andragogical
approaches are going to be used, respecting multiple intelligences and diverse learning styles.
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Training Courses in the Czech Republic.
Several members of Development Perspectives have been engaged in
exciting training courses over the last few weeks with "DO SVĚTA" NGO
in the Czech Republic.
Colm Durham and Rachael Bolger took part in “Follow the Yellow Brick
Road” a 7-day Eramus+ training course for youth workers, trainers and
youth leaders raising the question some of us face nowadays – how can we
in today’s economy choose the right career path? The main topics of the
course included attitude towards challenge, change and learning in relation
to the problem of youth unemployment.
Gareth Conlon, Aaron Callaghan and Roisín Keane have just finished
“Enjoy the Threshold” which tackled topics such as xenophobia,
tolerance, interreligious dialogue, respect for diversity and the fight
against racism and xenophobia. The aim of this course was to share and
develop good practice in this field of youth work.
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“Follow the Yellow Brick Road” Training Course – November 2014
DP is looking for four people to take part in this fantastic training course taking place in
Wezuperbrug, the Netherlands from 24th November - 1st December 2014. (See above for details)
If you're interested in taking part in this course please email
deborah@developmentperspectives.ie before September 29th.
*Please note preference for these places will go to people involved in Development Perspectives.
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Comedy Crash Course
Do you want to be the next John Bishop? Now is the perfect
time to challenge yourself, Development Perspectives are
inviting men and women to participate in our Comedy Crash
Course. Push yourself in new ways by trying your hand at stand
up comedy. The course is challenging, and the prospect of an
upcoming showcase gives individuals a tangible goal to work
towards.
You will learn to express yourself clearly, master stage fright
and be funny. The weekend will fly by with focus on Comfort,
Creativity, Crafting, taking people's real stories, real life, real
ideas, unique experiences and take the tools of comedy and
craft their work into mini comedy sets for 3-5 minutes each.
Everyone will not only do their bit of making the world a better
place but they will leave feeling awesome for making a room
full of people laugh.
The crash course will take place from the 10th to the 12th of
October in Barlow House, Drogheda. The performance night
will take place on the 13th of October in the Spirit Store, Dundalk.
For more information call Colm on 0851655292.
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DP welcomes new board members.
DP would like to take this opportunity to welcome the latest editions to our board of
management, Gerald King and Karen Devine.
Karen Devine is a corporate event planner and communications
consultant. Her skills in these fields combine to make her a talented
project manager for both events and communications campaigns. She
is director of WhiteLight Event Management and freelances under her
own banner, Karen Devine Communications. Karen is a skilled
campaign planner, with years of experience working in the
community and voluntary sector. We have no doubt that Karen’s
experience and creativity will be invaluable to Development
Perspectives and are excited to welcome her on board.
Ged King is the Financial Controller of Randox Laboratories Ltd, an
international clinical diagnostic solutions company. He is also a
member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since June
2000. Ged has worked extensively with Concern Worldwide. He
worked with them for 7 years as a Finance Committee member where
he oversaw the financial performance and stewardship of Ireland's
largest International NGO in overseas emergency and development
aid. He also acted as trustee of two occupational Pension Schemes,
Country accountant for Afghanistan & Indonesia and as a Concern
Council Member. We're delighted to welcome Ged to our board and are sure his vast experience
within this field will be an immeasurable benefit to Development Perspectives.
Ged and Karen join our existing board members Margaret Clarke (Chairperson), Stephen Clinton,
Sheila Coyle, Orla Quinn, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Daudi Nyaluke. We’d like to thank them for
their continued efforts and support.
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DP bids farewell to Deirdre Hurley.
Development Perspectives would like to take this opportunity to wish
farewell to long time board member Deirdre Hurley. Deirdre joined our
board in 2009 and has been an active member since then taking on the
role of secretary. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank her for her
contributions over the years.
Development Perspectives would also like to take this opportunity to
congratulate Deirdre and her husband Mark on the birth of their son
John. All the best wishes for the future.
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New Office members.
DP would like to welcome a new edition to our office team. Paul Crewe will be
working with us for the foreseeable future on a number of exciting upcoming
projects. We’re delighted to welcome Paul and have no doubt he will be a great
asset to the team.
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SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY. - BLOG
"Land of a hundred thousand welcomes?"
"Direct provision (DP), the Irish system of
accommodation for asylum seekers, was established
in 1999 as a short-term solution. It was intended to
provide accommodation for up to 6 months in former
hotels, hostels and other units while asylum cases
were processed and applicants were either granted
refugee status or deported. Yet more than 600 people
have spent in excess of 7 years in direct provision,
through no fault of their own. And while holding
people in legal limbo for over 7 years is obviously unacceptable, it is the conditions in these
accommodation centres that urgently need to be addressed."
Read more at www.developmentperspectives.ie/see-the-world-differently
"See the World Differently" is the Development Perspectives blog. We feature blogs written by
people interested in development issues be they professionals within the sector or current and past
participants on our education programmes.
If you would like to submit a blog please get in touch with our Communications officer Deborah
Conlon (debs3153@hotmail.com)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Comedy Night Join the discussion.
October 13, 7pm - 12am Development Perspectives are very active on
many social media forums. If you are a
"Fright Night" - Ashbourne White Collar member of any we welcome you to join in
Boxing our discussions. If not keep an eye on our
October 26, 7pm - 12am website for updates
(www.developmentperspectives.ie)
DkIT White Collar Boxing
November 20, 7pm - 12am Facebook: www.facebook.com/Developmen
tPerspectives
Twitter: @devperspectives
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/deve
lopment-perspectives
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