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Judy Fisher
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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Anne Seda
I am an MSc student in Sustainable Development at TU Dublin under the Ireland Fellowship Programme 2025. Before joining the programme, I worked with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in Kenya, contributing to just energy transition initiatives and policies. Alongside my studies, I volunteer with Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), where I have…
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Sandra Meade
Sandra is the Support and Admin Officer at Development Perspectives, bringing over 31 years of experience in childcare and community involvement. She has also volunteered with Civil Defence and participated in Foroige both as a member and a leader. Sandra has graduated with a Major Award in ICT & Office Skills and in a QQI…
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Joy Redmond
I’m a multidisciplinary artist with an eye on ecology and social activism. I’m a member of Haumea Ecoversity – a collective of artists, creatives, and changemakers to foster life-affirming, sustainable, and regenerative cultural practices. In line with my obsession with all things water related, I’ve been involved in many local campaigns around equality and access…
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Dylan Roberts
My name is Dylan Roberts.I am 52 years young and I am an English language tutor working with diverse groups of displaced people in Counties Waterford and Cork. I moved to Ireland 10 years ago following an extended period of travelling both on mainland Europe and further afield. I love languages and i speak fluent…
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Maria Ferris
Maria Ferris is a community worker and social justice advocate at heart. Her experience spans a variety of challenging issues including migration, homelessness, addiction, mental health, youth and community development, and the non-profit sector. Building on a background in Anthropology and Sociology and a passion for equity, participation, and systemic change, Maria has worked in…
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Ash McCartan
Ash works as a Community Engagement Officer at the Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s national centre for the circular economy. One of his main projects is the Rediscovery Centre Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Hub, where he is exploring ways to bring circular initiatives together in the region, and engaging local communities in reuse, repair and sharing activities. Ash has…
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A Journey of Growth, Purpose and Connection with Development Perspectives
My Journey with Development Perspectives has been one of growth, learning, connection and purpose. What began as an opportunity to become involved in a community development and global citizenship education has evolved into a deeply meaningful experience that continues to shape both my personal and professional life. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of engaging in several inspiring…
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Join the 2026 SDG Advocate Training and Make a Difference
Imagine a world where Adult and Community Educators are the driving force behind positive change. Development Perspectives (DP) is making this vision a reality through its 2026 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Advocate Training—a 7-month program for 23 passionate educators from across Ireland, eager to deepen their understanding of the UN SDGs and turn knowledge into action.Many want to create a more sustainable…
