About Us:
Our history
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’.
Since then projects have included working with primary and secondary schools to develop teaching materials related to the Kenyan soap opera, Makutano Junction.
Our structure
Craven DEC is managed by a voluntary management committee. Two part-time global eduction officers, Fiona Protheroe and Liz Roodhouse are employed as consultants.
We have experience and expertise in:
- Global learning in schools
- Developing and delivering projects
- CPD for teachers and classroom activities which raise young peoples' awareness and engagement in, education for sustainable development and global citizenship.
A small number of volunteers provide invaluable help.
Global dimension
Underlying the notion of a global dimension to the curriculum are eight key concepts:
Developing a critical evaluation of representations of global issues and an appreciation of the effect these have on people's attitudes and values.
Gaining the knowledge, skills and understanding of concepts and institutions necessary to become informed, active, responsible citizens.
Understanding how people, places, economies and environments are all inextricably interrelated, and that choices and events have repercussions on a global scale.
Understanding the need to maintain and improve the quality of life now without damaging the planet for future generations.
Knowing about human rights including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Understanding and respecting differences and relating these to our common humanity.
Understanding the nature of conflicts, their impact on development and why there is a need for their resolution and the promotion of harmony.
Understanding the importance of social justice as an element in both sustainable development and the improved welfare of all people.
Craven DEC
Projects
- Green Futures
- Celebrate Craven
- Fairtrade
- Makutano Junction
Craven DEC
St Andrew’s Church, Skipton
North Yorkshire, BD23 2JE
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