26 June 2023 saw the culmination and celebration of this year’s Changemakers projects. With groups of students from the participating schools Malpas Court, Newport, and Bryngwyn, Carmarthen coming to the Temple of Peace and Health to share their work and achievements as well as participating in workshops on the themes […]
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Nature Positive Event at Welsh Senedd as Public Demands Urgent Action
In a powerful display of unity and determination, over 2,000 members of the public and 350 organizations joined forces at the Welsh Senedd to demand immediate action for nature. Led by a group of passionate young people, including Youth Climate Ambassadors for Wales, this event marked the culmination of months […]
Welsh Senedd Urged to Withhold Consent on Controversial Migration Bill
On June 20, 2023, the Welsh Senedd found itself at the center of a crucial decision, as the Welsh Refugee Council and the Welsh Refugee Coalition urged its Members to withhold legislative consent on the UK Government’s controversial migration bill. The Illegal Migration Bill, currently progressing through Parliament, aims to […]
Climate Cymru’s Green Tour of Wales – Great Big Green Week
During the recent Great Big Green Week, the UK’s largest celebration of the environment and nature, Climate Cymru toured Wales to showcase and celebrate the action being taken for nature and climate across communities. As part of the Great Big Green Week, Climate Cymru organized the Green Tour, a sustainable […]
The role of compassion – A mother’s story for National Refugee Week
My daughter has been learning to swim for around two years now. For approximately the last two years, my husband and I get up at the eye-wateringly early time of 7am each Sunday. We pack her swimming things and we head to the swimming pool, where other blank-eyed parents wrestle […]
Developing Global Citizenship online Teacher Training 14 May
How do you develop ethical, informed citizens in your classroom? To answer this question, WCIA ran a twilight session on 14 June with teachers from across Wales. The session covered what it means to be a global citizen and how to develop the skills, knowledge and values that learners need […]
The Global Solidarity Summit: (Re)Connecting Communities in Treforest
On the 23 May, the vibrant town of Treforest, Wales, played host to the highly anticipated Global Solidarity Summit. This annual event brought together passionate individuals and organizations from Wales who are actively engaged in solidarity projects around the world. With the aim of raising the profile of the sector […]
Achieving Climate Justice in a globally responsible Wales
On 16 May, a significant event focusing on climate justice took place in Cardiff, marking a crucial step towards a globally responsible approach to addressing the climate crisis. With a recognition that climate change is not just an environmental issue but a matter of justice, the event emphasized the need […]