Camara Education-technology to improve education Camara Education is a volunteer-based organisation that uses technology to improve education worldwide. Camara's Social Enterprise model involves taking in used computers from Irish companies and individuals, wiping their hard drives of data, in line with strict International standards, refurbishing and loading them with educational software.Since last year Camara has started to operate in Ireland under the name of Camara Ireland ( www.camaraireland.ie ) with a similar model to that of its parent organisation. Camara Ireland aims to deliver high quality low cost computers and training to schools, community groups and any other organisations with an education focus that are working with disadvantaged and under resourced communities. Initially focusing on the Dublin area, expansion is planned for Cork and Galway, in September 2011.This initiative gives schools and community education centres access to high quality ICT resources and training at a cost that is not prohibitive to the average shrinking budget. For more information see www.camaraireland.ie or contact Steven Daly on 01 685 7120 or steven@camara.ie

The UN Independent Expert on human rights and extreme poverty, Magdalena Sepúlveda was in Ireland in January to examine how Ireland is addressing poverty and social exclusion and promoting Human Rights. Supported by the CWC, the UN Expert visited community projects in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Longford, as well as meeting with a range of representative organisations to discuss the major issues of concern. 

The report acknowledges the difficult situation faced by Ireland but emphasises that the impact of the crisis has been severe, particularly for the most vulnerable segments of Irish society. The UN Expert reminded the State of its continuing obligations to comply with human rights standards and warned that the gains in relation to poverty and social exclusion seen in the past decade could be reversed if those living in poverty and social exclusion are not protected as a matter of priority..

 To view the final report of the visit hasplease click here

Source: Community Workers Co-op www.cwc.ie

The European Institute for Gender Equality aims to promote gender equality, to fight discrimination based on sex and to raise awareness among EU citizens of gender issues. With the "Women Inspiring Europe" Calendar, EIGE aims to give visibility and pay homage to some of Europe's most remarkable women, through highlighting their achievements and success stories. Please see the "Women Inspiring Europe" Calendar 2011 here: http://eige.europa.eu/women-inspiring-europe-2011-calendar.
 
Nominations for the "Women Inspiring Europe" Calendar 2012 are taking place until 10th of June. You can nominate an inspiring woman by filling in this on-line application form on EIGE's website http://www.eige.europa.eu/women-inspiring-europe.
 
The nomination should be written in English, it should include a short biography, contact details and, if possible, a high resolution photo. The short biography is expected to answer the following questions:
1. How has she managed to break gender stereotypes (i.e. challenging traditional gender roles, producing innovative ideas);
2. How has she achieved visibility and recognition by way of her actions (locally, nationally or internationally);
3. How has she contributed to more equality between women and men.
 
The application can be submitted by a person or an organisation. If the application is submitted by the nominee herself, a supporting reference from an organisation should be added.

Barbara Wren founder of The College of Natural Nutrition is giving a talk on solutions to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, dementia, dyspraxia and ADHD. The talk is on in
the Carlton Hotel at 8 o clock on Friday the 20th of May. The talk is free. http://www.natnut.co.uk/lecturer_profile.php?id=1#

The budgetary cuts in Traveller education are disproportionate compared to financial cutbacks to mainstream education and are not in the best interests of Traveller children. Investment in Traveller education is required in order to safeguard improvements to Traveller education in Ireland.

The Irish Traveller Movement have launched a petition calling on Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn, to postpone and review the budgetary cuts that support Travellers in education.

For further information and to access the petition please click here

Bealtaine Festival celebrates creativity in older people and it takes place throughout the month of May.
Bealtaine Activities in Kerry
Carnegie Arts Centre Kenmare TEL 064 664 8701
12th and 13th Film ‘Julie & Julia’ 12th. Theatre tour ‘Here we are again still’ 13th.

St John’s Theatre Listowel TEL 068 22 566
10th, 11th and 24th Theatre tour ‘Here we are again still’ 10th and 11th.
Film ‘Julie & Julia’ 24th.

Samhlaíocht Tralee TEL 066 712 9934
4th  Film ‘Julie & Julia’.

Siamsa Tíre & Kerry Film Festival Town Park, Tralee. TEL Karl Wallace 066 718 6188
4th Dance 4 the Young at Heartpresent a 5-minute dance performance followed by film ‘The Night of the Hunter’.

Tech Amergin Waterville. TEL 066 947 8956
12th Theatre tour ‘Here we are again still’.

A new organisation has been set up to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Travellers... You can download the document below... or check out the organisation's website at www.lgbt.pavee.com

Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) is delighted to make available our booklets on Victim Impact Statements for both victims and their supporters this Friday 1st April 2011.
RCNI Legal Director, Caroline Counihan said, ‘Victim Impact Statements are an important part of the criminal justice system and they can be of benefit to victims of crime and their loved ones. Last year trained RCNI member advocates accompanied survivors through 24 court cases, spending over a month in courts with victims. Feedback from those clients and from advocates prompted the RCNI to compile these booklets.
http://www.activelink.ie/node/5417