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    • Schools and youth

    Schools and youth

    An important part of our strategic goals is to support and develop the leaders of the future; this starts in school. We offer a variety of programmes for school pupils of all ages. Whether you are a teacher looking for information, a student working on a project or just a passerby, we have something for you.

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    St Kilian's German School supporters, staff and Debates Champions. Photo: Ruth Medjber / Concern Worldwide.

    Concern Debates

    Concern Debates

    The Concern Debates have been an important and fun part of the school curriculum for more than 30 years.

    Concern Staff Christina at the Concern Debate Finals. Photo: Ruth Medjber / Concern Worldwide.

    Educational resources

    Educational resources

    We have a large selection of development education resources

    School Fundraising. Tarbert Comprehensive School, Tarbert, Co Kerry. Photo: Noeleen Doyle / Concern Worldwide.

    School fundraising

    School fundraising

    Without the generous support from schools all around Ireland, we wouldn't be able to do the work that we do.

    Sacred Heart Secondary School. Aideen Murphy, Fodhla Daly, Ciara Butler, Ruth O'Driscoll with their mentor Eileen Harte. Concern Debate Finals 2018 Photo: Ruth Medjber / Concern Worldwide.

    Primary education programmes

    Primary education programmes

    We offer three innovative and engaging programmes for both teachers and student.

    St. Mary's CBS at the Concern Debates Semi-Final. Photo: Ruth Medjber / Concern Worldwide.

    Secondary education programmes

    Secondary education programmes

    We offer programmes to give students a deeper engagement with global issues.

    Jenny Gillen and Claire Williams taking a selfie at the Concern Debates Semi Final 2017. Photography by Ruth Medjber/ Concern Worldwide.

    Third level education programmes

    Third level education programmes

    We offer four initiatives for third-level students to participate in.

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