Get involved

The Centre was set up in 1993 with funding from Christian Aid. In 1998 it was granted full membership of the Development Education Association and charitable status followed in 2002. Major funding from the Department for International Development and the EU was obtained in 2001 for a three year project, ‘Passport to Change’.

The Centre is a member of the Yorkshire and Humber Global Schools Association [YHGSA] www.yhgsa.org.uk

Events

Throughout the year there are many special global days. To see an excellent calendar of events go to www.globaldimension.org.uk/calendar/

Here in Craven events are organized which highlight our place in the global world. Please let us know if you are running such an event.

Fair Trade Fortnight

22nd February to 3rd March 2010

A date for your diary! We will add details as they become available, but you can check the fairtrade foundation website: www.fairtrade.org.uk

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One World Week

16 to 24 October 2009

Skipton

 

One World Week is a development education charity that was founded in 1978. The aim of the charity is to help others understand more about global issues that affect us all and encourage positive action. The theme for this year’s One World Week is Hungry for One World and is about bringing people together from diverse cultures or faiths to explore how we can tackle some of the needs in our local communities and global community so ‘Hungry for what?’ seemed to be a good title for this year’s competition. Skipton Rotary Club have agreed to sponsor the competition by providing prices in three age categories and if there are sufficient entries, a contribution to the publication of a booklet of winning entries.

In Skipton lots of events are planned, including a Big Sing with the Sheeptown Songsters in the Drama Studio at Skipton Girls’ High School on Friday 16 October, a Fairtrade lunch in St Andrew’s Church Hall on Wednesday 21 October and a Salam UK concert in the Town Hall on Thursday 22 October. There will also be a day’s workshop on Conflict Resolution on Saturday 17 October, a screening of ‘The Age of Stupid’, a film documentary on climate change and lots more.

More details will be added as they become available including a programme of the week’s events. For more information contact Liz on 01756 790737 or email liz@cravendec.org.uk

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Ermysteds Big Band Concert

Saturday 25th April 2009 7.30pm

St Andrews Church, Skipton

This is a fund raising event for Craven DEC. Come along and listen to Jazz played by these talented young people - enough to blow the roof off.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children (available from Ermysted’s School, or on the night at the door). REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Contact Judy on 01729 830 372 for more information.