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We said farewell to Foyin today. Foyin is studying Community Development in @WeAreTUDublin and we host student placements as part of their educational journey. Cake was had ❤ to celebrate Foyins efforts and contribution. Join us in wishing Foyin the very best of luck in the future.

And so it begins.... The 2026 SDG Advocate Training! We had a full house in the @TheLarkDublin, Balbriggan, today. 29 passionate Adult Educators and Community Leaders from all over Ireland joined the 7 month journey, designing and implementing informed action projects within their community to contribute to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. There were so many healthy attitudes, positive discussions and optimistic visions for the future. It was a breath of fresh air to be surrounded with such hopeful minds. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" Margaret Mead

🌟 Meet the people behind Development Perspectives 🌟 Next up in our team introductions is Paul, our EU and Special Projects Officer. Paul has been part of the Development Perspectives journey since 2013, and over that time he’s brought huge energy and commitment to everything he does. With a background in Community Sports Leadership, he’s been closely involved in projects around migration, integration, and global citizenship education. A big part of Paul’s role is working on EU-funded projects, helping to create opportunities for people to learn, connect, and think more deeply about global issues. He also has plenty of experience working in the adult and community sector, where he’s spent years facilitating and supporting learning in really engaging ways. He’s especially interested in income inequality and how it links to so many of the challenges we see in the world today — something that really shapes the work he’s involved in. Outside of work, Paul is all about sport (honestly, any sport!), loves to travel, and is a big fan of retro gaming. We’re really lucky to have Paul as part of the team.

Development Perspectives is delighted to host an important event on the 18th of May at 7pm in Drogheda that will focus on the passing of the "Occupied Territories Bill" - passtheotb.ie Register: pass-the-otb-drogheda.eventbrite.ie During the event you'll hear from Palestinian lawyer Faten Alsourani who'll provide context about the experiences of people living through the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

🌟 Meet the people behind Development Perspectives 🌟 Next in our staff introductions, we’re delighted to introduce Annamaria Balazs, who joined the team in 2019 as our Financial Officer. Originally from Hungary, Annamaria is a qualified accountant. She plays a hugely important role in managing the organisation’s financial operations, including budgets, reports, and accounting records, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Alongside her finance background, Annamaria also holds degrees in PR, Marketing and Media Management and IT, Librarian and Broker Information, bringing a wide range of skills and experience to the team. Annamaria has lived in Ireland since 2006 and moved to the Drogheda area in 2013. She loves the nearby beaches and beautiful countryside and enjoys spending time outdoors whenever she can. Outside of work, Annamaria is passionate about meditation and pranic healing, loves reading history books, and enjoys travelling the world. We’re so grateful for Annamaria’s dedication and all the care she brings to her role every day.

Saolta's latest resource is now available on our website - Our Shared Humanity: saolta.com/elements/resou… This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the delivery of QQI Module 4N1131, Personal and Interpersonal Development. Our Shared Humanity brings together the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Inner Development Goals (IDGs) in an engaging and accessible way for the Adult & Community Education sector in Ireland. From a GCE perspective, the SDGs invite us to see ourselves as active participants in an interconnected world - Engaging with the SDGs supports critical thinking, social justice, and collective action by linking global issues to our own lived experiences, both at home, and in our local communities. The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) then complement the SDGs, by making these global aspirations personal to us. Through the IDGs, we are encouraged to reflect on our own values, power, and identity, and how these shape the different ways that we interact with the world.

Development Perspectives is delighted to host an important event on the 18th of May in Drogheda that will focus on the passing of the "Occupied Territories Bill" -passtheotb.ie Register: pass-the-otb-drogheda.eventbrite.ie The event will include an update from Senator Frances Black who has been a driving force behind the bill. Senator Black will speak about what is now needed for the bill to progress and will also highlight the ongoing political resistance, which the bill faces. Location: The Barbican Centre, Drogheda Time: 7pm - 8.30pm The event is free and tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. For a number of years now, Development Perspectives has worked locally with Drogheda Stands with Palestine and nationally with a range of NGOs to get the bill enacted. Public petitions, meetings with TDs from all parties alongside vigils and protests has seen no movement on the promised legislation.

🌟 Meet the people behind Development Perspectives 🌟 Next in our team introductions, we’re delighted to spotlight our co-founder, Margaret. Margaret has been an important part of the Development Perspectives journey since 2006, helping shape the organisation and the values that guide our work today. Through her extensive travels, both for work and pleasure, she has developed a deep understanding of how closely connected local and global issues really are. She is currently the Coordinator of our SDG Advocate Training, where she supports others to become champions for sustainable development and global citizenship. With a professional background in Preventative Healthcare and Development Studies, alongside a strong interest in ecology and a passion for the Rights of Nature, Margaret brings insight, energy, and purpose to everything she does. Outside of work, Margaret is a qualified yoga teacher, massage therapist, and a keen chess enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting outdoors for her next adventure. 🌿♟️🥾 We’re so lucky to have Margaret’s passion, wisdom, and care as part of the heart of Development Perspectives.

Team meeting… but with cake 🍰 Great to get the team together yesterday for a productive meeting and a few laughs mixed in. ☺️ #TeamworkMakestheDreamWork

Development Perspectives is delighted to host an important event on the 18th of May at 7pm in Drogheda that will focus on the passing of the "Occupied Territories Bill" - passtheotb.ie Register: pass-the-otb-drogheda.eventbrite.ie The event will include an update from Senator Frances Black who has been a driving force behind the bill. Senator Black will speak about what is now needed for the bill to progress and will also highlight the ongoing political resistance, which the bill faces. #PassTheOTB

We've just uploaded the latest article to our blog 'See the World Differently' This blog entitled 'A Journey of Growth, Purpose and Connection with Development Perspectives' comes from DP Support and Admin Officer Sandra Meade. Read it now at developmentperspectives.ie/2026/04/30/a-j…

🌟 Meet the people behind Development Perspectives 🌟 Next up in our team introductions is Saolta Trainer, Alice. Alice brings a wealth of experience from the youth and community sector in Ireland, supported by a BA in Youth Work and an MA in International Development. Her work is grounded in creativity, participation, and meaningful learning. She enjoys using participatory arts based approaches as a tool to critically explore and highlight local and global equality issues, creating spaces where people can connect, reflect, and take action. Outside of her work with us, Alice is a musician with a keen interest in permaculture design and loves climbing mountains and being in nature. We're lucky to have Alice's creativity and passion for justice as part of our team mix.

@LMFMRADIO @acast Local woman, Karen Downey was the Programme Manager behind this important work. 👏

Census 1926 Goes Live and genealogist Aileen Wynne is so excited! shows.acast.com/lmfm-late-lunc… via @acast

🌟 Meet the people behind Development Perspectives 🌟 We’re continuing our staff introductions with Maggie Campbell, one of our Saolta Programme Officers. Maggie comes from a background in journalism, political communication, and education, and completed her MSc in Educational Leadership at Queen’s University Belfast in 2022. Before joining Saolta, she worked as a mentor in a technical college in Newtownabbey, where she supported learners of all ages to re-engage with education and build confidence in their own abilities. Originally from the United States, Maggie is especially passionate about access and inclusion in education, and about helping people overcome the barriers that can get in the way of reaching their goals. Outside of work, you’ll usually find her cross-stitching, reading, baking, or spending time with her two black cats. 🐾 We’re really happy to have Maggie’s warmth, experience, and commitment as part of the Saolta team.