The Global Centre is home to Devon Development Education which provides resources, projects and training for teachers on Global Citizenship Education and Education for Sustainable Development.

Current features
Visit the DDE section to find out all about the exciting work of DDE in Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and the world beyond...

DDE charity number: 1102233

Useful links
The following groups and organisations work closely with the Global Centre.


A project linking schools in Devon and Uganda and teaches children the importance of growing food using sustainable farming methods. Click here

Take me to the Fairtrade Devon website
 Devon is now a Fairtrade County! Find out about how successful Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 was in Devon. Click here for the Fairtrade Devon website.


A programme aiming to give children and young people in Devon a better understanding of cultures and countries around the world while enabling people from Black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds to find work. Click here


A project offering secondary students an opportunity to explore conflict and its impacts. Click here

For a full list of projects and programmes associated with Devon Development Education and the Global Centre click here

Welcome to the Global Centre for Devon and Exeter
the regional focal point for individuals, groups and campaigns interested in exploring the links between our lives in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
and those of people and environments throughout the world

Winner of the Global Learning Award 2006 Click here for details


Please give your support to the Global Centre. You can donate to three current projects through the website - click here for more information.

Click here for the latest news from the Global Centre (last update: 17th May 2009)
Click here for our exciting programme of events for Summer 2009

Check out what's new on the Global Centre site!

Fairtrade campaigners around Devon launch a new project supporting Palestinian farmers struggling to cope with the destruction of their olive trees. Click on the banner above for further details from the Fairtrade Devon website.

A fundraising initiative that has raised £8000 to date for toilets and clean water in schools in Uganda. Click on the logo above for details.

Also...

Free Film Screening:
No Man’s Land (Cert. 15)



Oscar winning film looking at the role of the UN, the media and human nature in finding solutions to conflict.

Part of the Coping with Conflict Project.

Wednesday 1 July, 4-6pm.
Open to all.


Plus...
Our archive section contains details of the wide variety of activities taking place at or in connection with the Global Centre. Click here to visit our archive section.

The Global Centre offers:

  • Resources such as educational packs, books, games, world music, CDs, posters, everyday objects from around the world – available to buy or to loan.
  • A range of Fairtrade drinks and foods for sale.
  • The offices of Devon Development Education
  • A flexible and stimulating meeting environment available at various times during the day and evening and holding up to 40 people.
  • Noticeboards and leaflets with information on issues and events with a global dimension taking place in Devon.
  • A focal point for local campaigning and community groups

If you would like to support the work of the Global Centre click here.

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