Launch of Global Connections courses
The
UPC has recently received funding from the
Department of International Development to deliver a range of education courses
around International Development issues. These courses will be of great value to
community activists and interested groups and individuals who would like to
learn about global issues and how they affect us locally.
We are currently
recruiting for the first three of these courses. Courses are two days long and
will run form 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. each
day. All courses are free of charge and will be held at the
Ulster
Peoples
College.
Millennium Development
Goals
28 and 29 October 2008
This course will
examine local and global poverty issues and look at strategies used to address
inequalities. It will focus primarily on the United Nations’ Millennium
Development Goals and how they are being addressed. It will also give
participants an insight into global economic and political systems.
To register,
please contact Grace Palmer on 028 90 330131 or grace@upclearn.org. Alternatively, please
register online at www.ulsterpeoplescollege.org.uk.
Global Citizenship
25 and 26 November 2008
This course will
look at citizenship in global context and participants will explore key
concepts, such as globalisation and interdependence. It will give participants
an opportunity to think about issues of diversity, social justice and equality.
It will be of use to all those who want to campaign around global
issues.
To register,
please contact Grace Palmer on 028 90 330131 or grace@upclearn.org. Alternatively, please
register online at www.ulsterpeoplescollege.org.uk.
Peace and Conflict
11 and 12 December 2008
This course will
be of great interest to community activists who would like to develop their
understanding of peace processes and conflict. It will examine the causes of
political conflict in divided societies and how peace building processes have
been developed. Comparisons between Northern
Ireland and other divided societies will help
participants to gain a global perspective of local events.
To register,
please contact Grace Palmer on 028 90 330131 or grace@upclearn.org. Alternatively, please
register online at www.ulsterpeoplescollege.org.uk.
To register,
please contact Grace Palmer on 028 90 330131 or grace@upclearn.org. Alternatively, please
register online at www.ulsterpeoplescollege.org.uk.
