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About Us

What is the Centre for Global Education?

The Centre for Global Education is a non-governmental development organisation based in Belfast which delivers education services that raise awareness of the root causes of poverty and inequality, and support action toward positive social change. We organise events, deliver training, produce publications and provide a wide range of resources to target groups in the formal and non-formal education sectors. Many of our publications are downloadable from this site and available from our library located on our premises at 9 University Street, Belfast.

Aims

  • To promote global education in both the formal and non-formal education sectors;
  • To carry out effective liaison with different agencies and groups promoting global education;
  • To provide resources which reflect the changing and current trends in global education;
  • To facilitate global education research which illuminates the links and relationships between the island of Ireland and the wider world;
  • To enhance knowledge, develop skills, and influence attitudes and values, consistent with the aims and philosophy of global education.
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VISION & MISSION

Our Vision 

The Centre for Global education’s vision is for a just and equitable world where people recognise their interdependence and work with others across the world for positive social change.

Our Mission          

The Centre for Global Education’s mission is to use education to challenge the causes of global inequality and injustice, enabling action at all levels and in all sectors of society.

 

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Values & Principles

The Centre for Global Education’s activities are based on the following values:

  • Partnership with individuals and organisations working to create an equal and just world.
  • Enablement of effective action to challenge global inequality and injustice.
  • Ensuring our work is informed by the needs and ideas of the global South.
  • Promoting active learning in all our work.

 

The Centre’s work is guided by the principles of: 

  • Active Participation
  • Diversity
  • Empowerment
  • Equality
  • Human Rights
  • Inclusion
  • Interdependence
  • Social and Economic Justice
  • Environmental Sustainability
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Who Are Our Services For?

The Centre for Global Education’s services are delivered to a wide range of learners and practitioners in formal, informal and higher education as well as civil society.

The Centre’s Irish Aid-funded programme titled “Strengthening Capacity in the Development Education Sector in Ireland” is delivered to global education practitioners across the island of Ireland and higher educators who teach courses and carry out research on global issues and international development.

The Centre’s education programmes in Lebanon deliver education and psychosocial support to Palestinian children living in refugee camps.  The programmes are funded by the Irish National Teacher’s Organisation (INTO) and Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (NIPSA).

The Centre delivers Teacher Professional Learning courses to post-primary teachers that support classroom practice in global learning across a range of curriculum subjects.  The training is funded by WorldWise Global Schools.

 

The Centre compiles research that enhances understanding of global education and international development issues in local and global contexts.  Our research is targeted at civil society organisations, community and voluntary groups, global educators in all sectors of education, trade unions and minority ethnic communities.

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Our Staff

Stephen McCloskey

Director

Stephen McCloskey

Stephen has been the Director of the Centre since 1995 with a responsibility for strategic planning, project management, line managing staff, research and advocacy. He has managed multiple global education projects in the formal and non-formal education sectors including programmes for Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Gaza and Lebanon. He is the editor of the journal, Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review, and has published and edited several books and articles on global learning and international development. He represents CGE in development networks in the island of Ireland and internationally.

Emma Soye

CGE Journal Consultant

Emma Soye

Emma works as a consultant on the CGE journal, Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review supporting the editing of articles and uploading of new issues to the journal web site. She previously worked for the International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care and has conducted research on migration, education and wellbeing for a number of non-governmental organisations and research institutes. Emma has a PhD in Social Work and Social Care and an MA in Development Studies.

Florenz Schwalenberg

Information Officer

Florenz Schwalenberg

In Belfast on a voluntary service with the German organisation "Eirene". Florenz maintains the Centre's library, compiles and disseminates the monthly E-Bulletin, updates the Centre's website with new resources, events and news and liases with members through mailings and social.

Sean Munce

Finances

Sean Munce

Main duties: - To maintain financial accounts and records for the Centre and maintain separate accounts for projects - To manage e-mail and internet correspondence, maintain and update filing systems and handle telephone enquiries. - To prepare financial reports and budgets for the Centre and its projects.