Latin America and Ireland
LASC Open Day and Mini Fair
On Saturday 22nd October we are holding an open day and a mini fair for in LASC from 12pm-5pm, for members, volunteers and friends. This will be an opportunity for you to meet like minded people in our (your) own office. The staff will update you on their role in LASC and you will have the chance to find out what LASC is currently doing, ask questions and give suggestions.
Public Talk: The Argentinean Debt Experience and Ireland
When: Wednesday 22 June
Time: 7:00pm
Where: LASC Offices, 5 Merrion Row, Dublin 2
In December 2001, Argentina experienced an unprecedented economic crash, with a 75% devaluation of their currency. Enormous hardship ensued for their people and large scale populal mobilisation. The economic collapse included the largest sovereign default in the history of modern finance.
Introduction
LASC is carrying out a programme of development education activities for the period 2009-2012 focusing on the theme of food sovereignty in Latin America and its links to Ireland.
Creating food sovereignty: Understanding the global
As well as pointing out similarities it is important to acknowledge the difference in the experience of Ireland and Latin America, and the areas in which Irish people can take action to influence policy.
Creating food sovereignty: Understanding the local
One of the most important steps which can be taken to improve future food security and food sovereignty in Latin America and Ireland is for local communities to become involved in the food production process.
Understanding of our links with developing world through food
According to a quote on the Seed Savers website, ‘a lot of the food we eat is grown by people we don't know, who live far away and are affected by factors we have no control over’. Indeed, too often the media presents scenarios where Irish interests are seen to collide with those of the people in the developing world (e.g.
Interview with Javier Correa, President of Sinaltrainal
16th of June 2004, Bogotá
Gearóid Ó Loingsigh
Q. What is your evaluation of the campaign one year after the beginning of the boycott?
The world wide campaign against Coca Cola is an on going systematic global process which includes various activities of protest, mobilization, a call for disinvestments in those institutions where Coca Cola is represented and a consumer boycott of its products; any way of expressing your rejection of the company.
Resources
An Information and learning resource providing an introduction to Latin America
LATIN AMERICA PACK FOR YOUTH TRAINERS
This Info Pack is a development education tool that can be used by youth trainers in workshops about Latin America.
