This talk is open to all, but may be most relevant for community workers and service workers working in community outreach and global citizenship education. Please join us for what is sure to be a highly engaging conversation.
Dr. Okeke has lectured at Maynooth University and DCU; her doctoral research examined the trafficking of Black African women for sexual exploitation in Ireland, providing vital insights for global policy and social justice.
She currently represents Ireland at the European Women’s Lobby & has held leadership roles with the European Network of Migrant Women & Irish migrant women's organizations. An internationally recognized speaker & trainer, she often contributes to policy advocacy at forums like the United Nations.
Dr. Jennifer Okeke is the Chairperson of the National Women’s Council (NWC), a research consultant, and an "Ambassador of Peace" recipient. A sociologist and subject-matter expert, her work focuses on gender-based violence, trafficking, migration, and intersectional inequality.
This Spring, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Jennifer Okeke to speak to us on the topics of Race and Racism, and the ways in which community organisations can respond to ensure a more safe and equal world.
Every year, #LYCS holds lectures with leaders in the areas of Global Citizenship Education, community development and solidarity.
Refracted isn't just an art project; it’s a reminder that when you change your perspective, the world around you changes too. Community Art is a tool for social change
Sincere thanks to #NEICDublin for funding this fantastic project and The Hugh Lane Gallery for supporting our learners.
The group studied the local photography exhibition Seen by Missy Brinkmeyer, commenting on focus, lighting, and composition. The group have now selected iconic locations from around our local area to base their original pieces on.
Here are some project updates from our Adult Ed. Stained Glass group in #LYCS. Our latest project, called Refracted, is all about changing the lens through which the #NEIC is viewed, revealing the complex and colourful layers that describe our community.
LYCS is seeking to recruit a new Board Chairperson to support our community development objectives and the development and move to our newly refurbished facility later this year.
The role is an unpaid voluntary position.
For further details or to apply, visit: www.boardmatch.ie/board-vacanc...
We have been re-invigorated in our continued efforts to promote active citizenship at home & globally
Thank you to our incredible group of LYCS #GCE learners who took this journey, we’re excited to take learnings from this trip into future programmes & continue to take action towards a better world
This trip to the @unitednations in Geneva and our climb to the top of the Alps went far beyond our expectations. We saw the direct impact of climate change and excessive tourism in the Alps. In the UN we were inspired by those striving for world peace one step at a time.
And with that, we're back to Dublin!
LYCS and our learners in Dublin’s #NEIC have been exploring how we can better work together as a community and also how we connect with communities around the world.
LYCS GCE Programme is funded by Irish Aid.
Photos by Daniel Maselli, Switzerland, 2026
In our knowledge share, we learned about one another's work, our shared values of human rights, sustainability and interconnectivity, and the links between our local #GCE work in Dublin's #NEIC, and the global challenges that the PMUN are working to address.
Ireland's Permanent Mission in Geneva is a body made up of diplomats and experts that represent Ireland at the United Nations. It focuses on Global Health, Disarmament, Trade, Humanitarian Action, Digital world and Human Rights.
We then visited the Irish PMUN to meet our generous hosts Máirtín Cronin (Head of Trade at the PMUN) and Brian O'Brien (Deputy Ambassador of Ireland to the UN) for a knowledge exchange between our LYCS group and the PMUN.
We took a tour of the UN, which has evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. One thing has stayed the same: it remains the one place on Earth where all the world's nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity.
Day 3 of our #LYCS Global Citizenship Education trip to Geneva - we got to visit the United Nations and Ireland's Permanent Mission to the UN (PMUN)!
LYCS GCE Programme is funded by Irish Aid
Day 2 of our Global Citizenship Education trip to Geneva, with an incredible trip to the Alps!
Led by our expert guide Daniel Maselli, a Swiss Sustainability advocate & biologist, our #LYCS GCE group took 4 cable cars to get to the Peak of Mont Fort!
LYCS #GCE Programme is funded by @irish.aid
Both organisations empower local communities and combat socio-economic disadvantage, within settled communities that have faced poverty for generations, and new migrant communities to the areas, working together for social justice.
The LYCS GCE programme is funded by @IrishAid
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Our #LYCS group and ATD learners and staff had lunch together (thank you so much ATD for the lovely traditional Swiss dish, Raclette!) and learned about the similarities and differences between in our work in Dublin and ATD's in Geneva.
After touching down today, we visited @ATDSwitzerland in their Geneva House - All Together in Dignity are an international organisation focused on eradicating poverty by promoting human rights.
And we're off! Today was Day 1 of LYCS' Global Citizenship Education trip bringing learners and staff across our #GCE programmes to Geneva @UnitedNations
Counting, playing, learning! See our little mathematicians in action for Numeracy Week. Our ABC-funded Early Numeracy Project boosts skills across Dublin’s Docklands & East Inner City. By blending play with Aistear & Síolta frameworks, we’re giving every child the best start! #NCI #ELI #LYCS
LYCS is seeking to recruit a new Chairperson to support our community development objectives alongside the development and move to our newly refurbished facility later this year. Please click the link below to find out more:
www.activelink.ie/community-ex...
#LYCS 40th Anniversary! 40 years ago, a small group envisioned a safe, accessible learning space in Dublin's North East Inner City. Today we work with over 250 children, teens, & adults across our creche, training centre, & GCE Programme. @irishaid.bsky.social #NEICDublin #DublinCityCommunityCoop
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We are delighted to announce our new #LYCS website, designed by Total Digital and launched at our 40th Anniversary Event (photos to come!). Check out our news and events section, browse our galleries, and learn more about the work that LYCS does by going to lycs.ie!
LYCS has a rich history in community arts which offer a visual voice to local issues. Today we have a variety of arts programmes running, & currently have spaces in our Thurs 10am Sewing & Craft class! Reach out at info@lycs.ie or call 01 836 3416 to find out more. @cityofdublinetbcdu.bsky.social
Our #GCE worker took part in 6 weeks of healthy & sustainable cooking with a group of #NEIC residents! Participants also took part in engaging GCE activities that explored food systems, diet, and the world around us. @DublinCityCommunityCoop @HealthyIreland @hselive.bsky.social @irishaid.bsky.social