About WorldWise Projects

What are WorldWise Projects?

WorldWise projects involve the establishment of learning partnerships between schools in Ireland and schools, organisations or communities in developing countries. They may involve school-to-school linking only, or they may involve elements of immersion -- where students from the Irish school visit their partner community or school for a specified time. The projects should be guided by the key principles of linking: equality, mutuality, reciprocity, honesty, humility, critical thinking and reflection.

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Stary Mwaba, Gary Irwine and Sheeba Lishika discuss HIV/AIDS and stigma prior to a public education project, Lusaka, 2004

Important elements of a successful school link are:

  • jointly agreed project aims, learning objectives and communication methods
  • realistic expectations
  • thorough preparation
  • full support from the schools’ management
  • built-in evaluation so that the partnership improves with time
  • long-term commitment

For more information and for guidelines on how to carry out successful linking activities, please view the following pdf.

Who can apply for funding?

Irish second-level schools and colleges or networks of Irish schools may apply for funding. Individuals and NGOs may not apply for funding.

 

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