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Michelle Todd is a Cork-based community organiser, mature student, and non-formal educator with over 15 years experience working across a wide variety of sectors, communities, families, and people. Currently completing her final year (first-class honours so far) of a BSc in International Development at UCC. A combination of varied life experience, dyslexic thinking, a love…

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I am an SDG Participant in 2026, with over 20 years of experience in student-centered environments, supporting learners from diverse backgrounds including International non-EU Students, as they work towards their educational goals. I am passionate about inclusion in education and the importance of creating supportive environments where people feel welcomed, valued, and able to succeed.…

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I have nearly 20 years’ experience working in the not-for-profit sector across a range of areas including homelessness, suicide and self-harm, and residential care. I currently work within the Local Community Safety Partnership in a local authority role, where I am passionate about strengthening communities, supporting inclusion, and promoting positive wellbeing. I hold a degree…

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My name is Philip Doyle. I am 55 years old. I am originally from Carlow but I have lived with my wife Claire in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny for the past 30 years.  I have two grown up daughters, Sarah and Becky. Claire and I live in rural Kilkenny with our dog Coco and our cat…

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Cebsile Sandra Mhlanga is an English language teacher at ICOT College who holds a CELTA certificate from Cambridge, an MA in English Language and Literature from UNICAF- Zambia, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a B.A. in Humanities from the University of Swaziland. As an avid educator, she has a heightened passion for mentoring…

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Sella Chisanga is an experienced anti-corruption investigator, public-sector integrity specialist, and global development practitioner currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Intenational Development at Maynooth University in Ireland. With a professional background in law enforcement, criminal and financial investigations, and governance, Sella has dedicated her career to combating corruption, promoting institutional integrity and fostering good governance. Prior…

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Babatunde Oginni is a community development worker and migrant advocate at heart. His experience spans community integration, asylum seeker wellbeing, frontline support, and the non-profit sector. Building on a background in Computer Science from the University of Ibadan (Nigeria’s premier university) and several years of experience in Human Resources, Babatunde has worked in programme co-design,…

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Nelson Okpanachi Egbunu is a dedicated global development professional and a current Ireland Fellows Programme Scholar pursuing an MA in International Development at Maynooth University. With over seven years of experience in project management, facilitation, and system strengthening in the non-governmental and government sectors, Nelson has consistently advocated for human rights, educational equity, and social…

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Judy Fisher is an adult educator, artist and ceramicist dedicated to fostering creativity, environmental awareness, and community connection. With a background in adult and community education, she focuses on teaching art and promoting environmental sustainability through hands-on learning experiences. Her own artistic practice centres on reducing environmental impact and challenging the systems and habits that…

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