Cork Training Days on the Injustice of Debt in the Global South

cork | miscellaneous | event notice Tuesday April 29, 2008 11:15 by Nessa Ní Chasaide - Debt and Development Coalition Ireland 01 8571828 / 021 455 1535

When?
Wednesday May 14th, 7pm to 9pm and
Wednesday May 21st, 7pm to 9pm
Where?
Cois Tine, St Mary’s, Pope’s Quay, Cork [access via St Mary’s Church]

Why not take this great opportunity to get up to speed on the injustice of the debt problem in the Global South?

This training course is divided into two sessions and will provide participants with a detailed understanding of the debt problem in the Global South, including a full update on the current situation and lots of ideas of what can be done from Ireland to tackle the problem. The course will equip participants to analyse responsibilities in the debt crisis, learn about the current focus of the global debt cancellation movement and discuss what activists in Ireland can do to tackle the problem.

Session 1: Will be a half-day training focusing on reviewing progress toward debt cancellation so far, and charting out the many unresolved issues in the current debt cancellation debate.

Resource person: Nessa Ní Chasaide (Co-ordinator Debt and Development Coalition Ireland)

Session 2: Will be an evening discussion with Lidy Nacpil, the leading debt cancellation activist from the Philippines who has co-ordinated the debt cancellation movement across the Global South for many years. Lidy will provide her unique insights into the challenges facing Southern activists working on the debt issue and outline what kind of solidarity Southern activists are calling for from the rich world.

It is hoped that after both sessions, participants will feel confident in discussing the debt problem with others and inspired to continue their involvement with the issue.

Course Fee: Members: €10 Euro;
Non-members: €15; Unemployed / Asylum seekers: free
To book a place contact:
Laura: EIL, 021 455 1535, laura@eilireland.org
Gerry / Angelo: SMAs 021 4557760, smajusticeandpeace@eircom.net
Nessa: Debt and Development Coalition Ireland, ph: 01 8571828, nessa@debtireland.org