Development Education - Talks & Speakers
GOAL speakers are available to visit primary and secondary schools across Ireland to engage students in GOAL's work in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Our speakers will bring GOAL’s work overseas to life in your classroom
Our speakers will bring GOAL’s work overseas to life in your classroom through photographs, videos and first-hand experience of our programmes.
Speakers can tailor their session to suit your area of interest and the age group of your class (all classes/year groups catered for) Talks usually last between 40 to 60 minutes but can be tailored to suit the needs of the group.
Recommended for groups who are fundraising for GOAL or doing school projects on development or humanitarian issues, e.g. CSPE and LCA Contemporary Issues classes.
Talks for Primary School Pupils
Talk for Junior Primary School Pupils
on GOAL's Work
This talk provides a child-friendly and age-appropriate overview of GOAL's work overseas. Talks for junior infants - 2nd class are usually 20 - 40 minutes long.
Talk for Senior Primary School Pupils
on GOAL's Work
This talk gives pupils an insight into some of the issues that affect the world's poorest people and provides an overview of GOAL’s work around the world. Children begin to consider the role they can play in the world. Talks for 3rd - 6th class are usually 40 - 60 minutes long.
Talks for Secondary School Students
Talk for Secondary School Students
on GOAL's Work
This talk provides an overview of GOAL and GOAL's work overseas, including the contexts in which we work. These talks are usually one class period in duration and are suitable for all year groups including CSPE classes.
Talk for Secondary School Students
on GOAL's Work in Syria
This talk provides an overview of the situation in Syria and GOAL’s work there. These talks are usually one class period in duration and are suitable for all year groups including CSPE and LCA Contemporary Issues classes.
