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Fishy Plays & Fishy Talks
Two solo plays, 25 years apart, both fishy, written and performed by Donal O’Kelly. “Bat the Father, Rabbit the Son” & “Ailliliú Fionnuala”.
Monday 13th May 8pm & Tuesday 14th May 8pm. For more info & to book tickets, please contact the Town Hall Theatre on 091-569777 or go to: http://tht.ie/may
To coincide with the Fishy Plays:-
FISHY TALKS at 6pm.
Mon Dr. Conor McCabe of UCD and Tues Prof. Terrence McDonough of NUIG.
ALSO, post-show discussions:
Monday 13th Conor McCabe, Tues 14th Lorna Siggins (One Upon A Tie In The West) and Richie O’Donnell (The Pipe).
Galway African Film Festival
We are delighted to announce that this year’s festival will be held on May 24th-26th at the Huston School of Film & Digital Media.
For full listings of films, trailers, times etc please visit our website: http://galwayafricanfilmfestival.org/festivals/2013-2/
or contact Trish/Heike on 091 530590 / email: admin@galwayowc.org
PhotoVoice Workshop
PHOTOVOICE – Participatory Photography for Social Change
Workshop for Primary & Secondary teachers, youth and community workers.
No special experience in photography is required.
Tuesday 30th April, 4.30 – 6.30pm, Galway One World Centre, 76 Prospect Hill, Galway
PhotoVoice is an exciting and empowering approach that has been used around the world, with a wide variety of groups, ages and abilities. Through the facilitated use of photography and discussion of images, children and young people can be supported to explore and express their perspectives on a range of topics. Using the Photo Voice approach, young people can be supported to generate their own photographic work with the aim of supporting them to define, communicate and address issues of importance to them. This workshop, facilitated by Lizzie Downes, a former teacher and now lecturing at the Marino Institute, who will take participants through the basic PhotoVoice theory and guidelines, and the chance to experience some practical applications.
There is no charge for the workshop, though donations are welcome. Spaces are limited, so booking is advised: please contact Trish at admin@galwayowc.org / 0872645344 for further information.
Latin America Week/Film Screening
“THE DEVIL OPERATION”
This real-life political thriller exposes the
new wave of corporate terrorism faced by Latin
America’s human rights defenders.
Wednesday 10th April, 7.30pm at the Huston School of Film & Digital Media
Admission Free, All Welcome
For further info please contact Trish: 091 530590/admin@galwayowc.org
Free Workshop/Age Action
You are invited to an interactive and free workshop
‘Older People Everywhere’
by Age Action Ireland
& Galway One World Centre
on Tuesday 9th April in Galway Peoples Resource Centre
The World is getting older, yet the topic of ageing and older people rarely makes the headlines in Ireland or around the World. Ageing affects us all and despite many differences between the lives of older people in Ireland and countries in the Global South (‘developing countries’), there are also many similarities. This workshop will explore the role and lives of older people in Ireland and the Global South in terms of their roles such as being care givers, leaders, farmers, as well of some of the challenges they face. We would also like to hear your views on how older people can be included in and consulted on issues that affect them, particularly when it comes to international policy on Ageing and Development.
A light lunch will be provided during the workshop.
Venue: Galway Peoples Resource Centre, St Clares Walk Merchants Rd, Galway
Date: Tuesday, 9th April
Time: 11am – 3pm
To register: Please contact Elaine (Age Action): mdg@ageaction.ie or: 087 6973705/01 4756989
Latin America Week/Public Talk
As part of Latin America Week celebrations, you are invited to a public talk on
“Digging at the Heart of Mother Earth: The Social and Environmental Impact of Mega-Extractive Industries”
at Amnesty International’s shop/office in Galway TOMORROW (Tuesday 9th of April ) at 7.30 pm.
Speakers include:
Sandra Sierra:Human Rights in Guatemala – Paradigmatic of High Impact Legal Cases (Transitional Justice).
Aida Julieta Quiñones Torres and Milton Sánchez “Social and environmental impact of mega-extractive industries: the cases of Peru (La Conga) and Colombia”.
About the Campaign:
Name of project: Conga Mining Project
Executive Company: Yanacocha (Shareholders: Newmont (USA), Buenaventura (Peru) and the World Bank (IFC)
We are also honoured by the presence of Hector Aristizábal who is in Ireland and is coming to share his work on our event in Galway. Don´t miss this unique opportunity.
All Welcome.
Latin American Week (Galway & Gort)
EVENTS CALENDAR
Friday 5th April
Public talk with Sandra Sierra – Human Rights, Gender and HIV Programme in Guatemala since 2004. Latin Party afterwards!
Venue & Time: Richardson’s Pub (upstairs), Eyre Sq. Galway at 7.30 pm till late
Sunday 7th April
Public talk with Aida Julieta Quiñones Torres, Sandra Sierra and Milton Sánchez, “Social and Environmental Impact of Mega-Extractive Industries: the Cases of Peru (La Conga) and Colombia”. Surprise film and food!
Venue & Time: Walsh’s Pub, Gort from 12 pm till 3 pm
Tuesday 9th April
Public talk with Aida Julieta Quiñones Torres and Milton Sánchez, “Social and Environmental Impact of Mega-Extractive Industries: the Cases of Peru (La Conga) and Colombia”.
Venue & Time: Amnesty International, Middle St, Galway, 7.30-9.30pm
Wednesday 10th April
Film “The Devil Operation”
Venue & Time: Huston School of Film & Digital Media, Galway at 7.30 pm
For further information about events please contact: Marta on: 087 2031764
Building the Foundations for Equality – Anti-Racism for Educators
19th March
Venue: Galway Education Centre / 7-9pm [Suitable for Primary & Secondary teachers]
21st March is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and is marked across Europe with a week dedicated to challenging racism and the promotion of interculturalism. This workshop will explore the issues of racism and inequality from a development perspective, and help participants to sharpen their analysis of how racism operates, both locally and globally, and how we address it in our teaching practice. How can we best support students’ sense of fairness, encourage critical thinking and raise their awareness of justice and equality issues, locally and globally? These workshops will offer educators an opportunity to discuss and challenge some commonly held myths and well-meaning assumptions about diversity as well as providing stimulus materials for use in the classroom.
Galway One World Centre and Amnesty International
For more information or to book a place, please contact: education@galwayowc.org or amnestygalway@amnesty.ie
Photovoice – Participatory Photography for Social Change
Event Cancelled (New date to be confirmed)
Apologies
Tuesday 5th March, Galway Education Centre / 5-7pm (Suitable for Primary & Secondary teachers)
“It made me see the world differently.” PhotoVoice is an exciting and empowering approach with lots of potential for use in the classroom, with a wide variety of groups, ages and abilities. Through the facilitated use of photography and discussion of images, children and young people can be supported to explore and express their perspective on a range of topics. This workshop, facilitated by Lizzie Downes, a former teacher and now lecturing at the Mario Institute, will take participants through the basic PhotoVoice theory and guidelines, and the chance to experience some practical applications.
Please contact Vicky at education@galwayowc.org for further information.
The GOWC is concerned about stereotypical portrayals of the Global South in both images and messages. We try to present an accurate picture of the world and the unequal power structures within; and as such have signed up to the 
