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Dtalk is supported by Irish Aid

Dtalk - Development Training and Learning Programme

Dtalk is a training and learning programme, supported by Irish Aid, for development workers from the civil society sector active in international development. This includes Irish NGOs and missionary organisations. The programme is managed by a consortium of organisations led by the Kimmage Development Studies Centre (KDSC), Kimmage Manor, Dublin.  The other members of the consortium are the International NGO Training and Research Centre (INTRAC- UK), MDF Training and Consultancy (MDF- The Netherlands) and the Danish Association for International Cooperation (MS-TCDC Tanzania).  Click here to visit the Irish Aid website

Upcoming Courses:

Child Protection - For misean cara

8 places left!

24 Aug 2010 - 25 Aug 2010

This course aims increase understanding of the problem of child abuse and enable misean cara member organisations to strengthen, develop and implement protection measures in order to keep children safe.

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How to Be a Successful Trainer

25 Aug 2010 - 27 Aug 2010

The aim of the course is to introduce participants to the basic principles of adult learning theory and experiential training.

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Child Protection - For misean cara

4 places left!

26 Aug 2010 - 27 Aug 2010

This course aims increase understanding of the problem of child abuse and enable misean cara member organisations to strengthen, develop and implement protection measures in order to keep children safe.

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Advocacy and Policy Influencing

31 Aug 2010 - 02 Sep 2010

The aim of the course is to help participants and their organisations to be more effective advocates for change.

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Assessing and Building Partners Financial Capacity

20 Sep 2010 - 21 Sep 2010

The aim of this course is to give participants an understanding, an appreciation and an ability to make a sound assessment (and indeed help build on) on a Partner’s financial management capacity.

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Recent News:

Training Course Calendar (July - December 2010)

Rachel and Sr. Bernadette at group work

Please click on the link below to download Dtalk's training course calendar for 2010.

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How to be a Successful Trainer! (25-27 August 2010)

Dtalk participants during group exercise in 2009

Dtalk is running the above training in August. Apply early to book a place, applications are processed on first come first serve basis.

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Tailor Made Courses

Camara volunteers at Orientation training in 2009

In addition to the wide range of scheduled courses, Dtalk can also provide training courses that are Tailor Made to your organization's needs.

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*Understanding Development - Evening Course*

Kimmage Development Studies Centre runs a one-year part-time evening course in Development Studies, in collaboration with DTALK starting on 4th October 2010.

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