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Students and staff attending the Global Breakfast were made to
queue outside the canteen before being given a coloured sticker
to indicate the breakfast they would receive. The activity was
intended to reflect the huge imbalances that exist in our world
today and the 80:20 divide within and between nations. 80% of
students and staff attending were given a piece of dry toast and
some water (coloured with tea to look dirty) to represent the
majority world’s population. The remaining 20 %, who symbolized
the developed world, were well fed with a small number being given
more than they could eat. There was an atmosphere of general disquiet
and some confusion as many students watched those being well fed
and received little or nothing themselves.
Following the practical session in the
canteen the students went on to look at some statistics and facts
on global injustice. After the disquiet of the canteen there was
a more sombre silence in the assembly hall during the presentations
that followed. In groups the students then discussed how they
felt in the canteen and their reaction to the statistics which
had been presented. These were recorded on flashcards and displayed
around the hall.
The aims of the Global Dimension in Education
project were then presented with their role as future educators
being highlighted.
After lunch representatives of 5 Non Governmental Organisations
(NGOs) led workshops with groups of students to enable them to
reflect on their own attitudes and values relating to Global issues.
The students had the opportunity to do some activities and use
resources available from the NGOs.
- Centre for Global Education
- Children in Crossfire
- Christian Aid
- Save the Children
- Trócaire
Students were finally asked to give some
feedback on the day to inform future work. Attendance at the first
year conference counts toward certification on the Global Dimension.
 
 
 
 
 
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