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Global citizenship education

There is currently an open Call for Proposals from interested organisations to manage the next Phase of the Our World Awards 2026-2030. The deadline for proposals is 8 May. For more information, see the Call for Proposals.
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Schools

Irish Aid provides Global Citizenship Education (GCE) through a range of programmes and supports.

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Workshops

We provide a range of free workshops in the Irish Aid Centre in Dublin (3 Clonmel St., Dublin 2) and live online.

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Our World Awards

Primary school pupils can help create a better world for all children, through creative learning and understanding the role Ireland is playing in tackling world issues.

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Global Citizenship Education Grants

Irish Aid’s Global Citizenship Education aims to increase awareness and understanding of global development issues among the Irish public.

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Our World Awards 2025

Scoil Mhuire was named School of The Year at the Our World Awards 2025

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