Comhlámh’s ‘Be The Change’ – Skills in campaigning & changemaking

Do you care that the world is unjust?

Do you believe that people power can make a difference?

Do you want to do something about it?

What does this course cover?

• Find out what’s happening in Ireland and identify ways you can continue to support global development efforts;

• Use your experience of volunteering overseas or interest in global issues to fight injustice from Ireland;

• Learn how to plan a campaign and effectively use social and traditional media to communicate your message;

• Meet other interested people, discuss the issues and identify ways to raise awareness.

Who is this course for?

It is for people who:

• Have volunteered or worked overseas;

• Are interested in and would like to support activism in Ireland;

• Believe that people power can made a difference;

• Would like to develop their skills and share them with others.

What is the course content?

3 workshops over 3 Saturdays: Awareness Raising, Campaigning and Media.

When is the training?

Saturday October 1st, 8th and 15th. Time: 10am – 4.30pm.

“This course has suggested to me that, although inexperienced, I definitively have relevant, useful skills.”

“It helped me develop skills that will be of great use in the future.”

Where?

Dublin City Centre.

€75, concession €30 (€10 deposit). €2 for asylum seekers. Lunch and resources will be provided.

50% discount for Comhlámh members. Cost for one of the three days: €30, €15 concession.

How can I apply?

Email: roisin [at] comhlamh.org, Call: 01 4783490, Visit www.comhlamh.org/be-the-change