The IDEA Podcast

Meaningful Action for Palestine

Today’s episode focuses on "Meaningful Action for Palestine". Meaningful action is a vital component of Development Education. We continue to be alarmed and devastated by Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and the pogroms in the West Bank. The current reality of forced starvation and ethnic cleansing is being carried out with impunity. And our guest today is Lizzy Noone who is a passionate educator and campaigner who has been working in Global Citizenship Education for over 24 years. She facilitated a workshop on "Meaningful Action for Palestine" at the last IDEA Conference, exploring creative methodologies to encourage educators and citizens to take meaningful action in solidarity with Palestine. The workshop was very popular and we wanted to extend the discussion about activism for Palestine by having this podcast edition.

“Now is the Time to Reinforce Global Solidarity” – Minister Neale Richmond TD at IDEA’s Annual Conference 2025

In this episode, we share the address from Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD. Minister Richmond joined us at the 2025 IDEA Annual Conference. The event brought together educators, community leaders, artists, and activists from across Ireland to Reclaiming Ground for Hope, Alternatives, and Action in building a better future.

Beyond Borders: Latvia’s Bold Step into Global Citizenship Education

In this episode, we’re exploring Global Citizenship Education in the Latvian context, featuring Laura Bužinska who is the Event Project Manager at Rīga Stradiņš University and Paula Anškena, Head of Education and Sustainability at the Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation, also known as LAPAS. We discuss the unique challenges, emerging opportunities, and how a new Global Citizenship Education network is being developed in Latvia in collaboration with us here in the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) through the Erasmus+ project

'The Courage to Question' - President Higgins' at IDEA's Global Voice For Humanity Award ceremony

In today’s episode, we are honoured to share a powerful and deeply personal address from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. IDEA honoured president Michael D. Higgins with IDEA’s inaugural Global Voice for Humanity Award, recognising his lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and education at our Annual Conference 2025 which was held in May

Visualising Palestine in the Lens of Global Citizenship Education

🎧 Tune in to our latest edition of the IDEA Podcast featuring Aline Batarseh, Executive Director of Visualizing Palestine, as we explore "Visualising Palestine in the Lens of Global Citizenship Education." In this compelling conversation, Aline shares how data-driven visuals challenge dominant narratives, center justice, and inspire global solidarity. We dive into the ethical dimensions of advocacy, the power of creativity in times of conflict, and practical steps educators can take to support Palestinian rights through Global Citizenship Education. Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode—listen now!