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STAND Mobilising third-level students to take action on global justice issues.
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Suas Educational Development t/a STAND. RCN: 20050047

Stand.ie was set up in 2014 in response to the desire among students and young people in Ireland to learn more about global issues and take action. Our contributors come from a range of backgrounds but all have one thing in common: the desire to bring about positive change in the world. We are a not-for-profit initiative by Suas Educational Development.

What does it mean to rebuild your life through education?For many migrants and refugees, access to university is not sim...
16/04/2026

What does it mean to rebuild your life through education?

For many migrants and refugees, access to university is not simply about earning a degree. It is about safety, dignity, opportunity, and the chance to build a future after displacement.

In this article, Paula Córdova explores how local and community-based organisations in Ireland are helping make that possible. Through initiatives such as Community Sponsorship Groups and the Ireland Fellows Programme, migrants are being supported not only in accessing higher education, but also in navigating integration, building community, and finding a sense of belonging. At the heart of the piece is a simple but important message: access to education can be transformative, both for individuals and for the society that welcomes them.

5 reasons you probably shouldn't apply for the Ideas Collective 👀 (swipe to see if that's you)..still here? We thought s...
16/04/2026

5 reasons you probably shouldn't apply for the Ideas Collective 👀 (swipe to see if that's you)
..still here? We thought so.😏

If you've got an idea for social change and you're ready to do something about it, the STAND Ideas Collective might just be for you.

Here's what's actually on offer:
✔️ A free, structured 5-day bootcamp
✔️ Mentorship and peer learning
✔️ €1,500 seed funding across projects at bootcamp level
✔️ A 9-month incubator programme
✔️ A final €5,000 award for the winning project

Cork 📍 25–29 May | Galway 📍 8–12 June | Dublin 📍 15–19 June
👉 Apply here: https://stand.ie/what-we-do/ideas-collective

The Ideas Collective is supported through Pobal's New Solutions Fund, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, alongside support from .aid and .

What a day! 🌍✨ We had the best time at the National Societies Awards last week, celebrating incredible student societie...
14/04/2026

What a day! 🌍✨ We had the best time at the
National Societies Awards last week, celebrating incredible student societies from across Ireland.

A massive congratulations to the for winning the very first STAND Global Solidarity Award for their 'World Peace Festival' 🏆 We couldn't be more proud!

We also celebrated 30 years of BICS and the launch of the brand-new BICS Digital Badge programme. STAND helped develop the Global Solidarity 101 Digital Badge, one of four new badges created alongside , .ie, and .ie, sponsored by the HEA.

Think your society is up for the challenge? Check out the BICS website to learn more about the badges your society can earn! 🔗 Link in bio.

"I could write an essay about the impact this programme has had on me! It's given me confidence, motivation and a sense ...
10/04/2026

"I could write an essay about the impact this programme has had on me! It's given me confidence, motivation and a sense of belonging in a supportive and knowledgeable community. I feel validated in the impact I want to make and I've gained access to tools and resources I wouldn't have had otherwise."🎤

Ash joined the 2025 Ideas Collective as a UCD master's student with a long-held dream of tackling financial inequality. With STAND's support through the programme, he set up .education — a social enterprise delivering free financial literacy workshops to young people from underserved communities across Ireland.
He's since delivered his first pilot workshop in Waterford and is working towards registering as a company. 🙌 read his story here: https://stand.ie/our-impact/stories-impact/ashley-mccartan

Could that be you this summer? Applications for the Ideas Collective 2026 are now open — Cork, Galway and Dublin. 👉 Apply at stand.ie.
And stay tuned — we'll be sharing more conversations with past participants over the coming weeks. 👀

Thanks to our funders and supporters, including Pobal New Solutions Fund ( co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union), .aid and whose support makes the Ideas Collective possible.


09/04/2026

Hope Omoregie speaks about the impact the Ideas Collective had on her, and how the experience helped shape her path, perspective, and projects. You can sign up for the Ideas Collective on our website now.

08/04/2026

Why is the Occupied Territories Bill still being delayed, eight years on? In our latest article, Clodagh Hannan and Lucy O’Dea unpack the political inaction behind the bill and what it says about Ireland’s response to international human rights obligations. Read the full piece on our website.

From idea to impact in three steps. Here's how the Ideas Collective journey works. 🧵Step 1: The Bootcamp 🌱An intensive f...
06/04/2026

From idea to impact in three steps. Here's how the Ideas Collective journey works. 🧵

Step 1: The Bootcamp 🌱
An intensive five-day programme in Cork, Galway or Dublin (May–June 2026) where you develop your idea through design thinking, connect with fellow changemakers, hear from expert speakers — and pitch at a live showcase at the end of the week.

Step 2: The Incubator 🚀
Selected bootcamp participants progress to a nine-month incubator (September–May). Once a month you'll come together for expert input sessions, peer learning and shared problem-solving — including a weekend residential — all to keep building your project.

Step 3: The Final Showcase + Seed Funding 🏆
The incubator concludes with a final showcase where projects are presented to a panel. Winners receive €5,000 in seed funding to bring their idea to life.

👉 Apply now: https://stand.ie/what-we-do/ideas-collective

Thanks to our funders and supporters, including Pobal New Solutions Fund ( co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union), .aid and whose support makes the Ideas Collective possible.

The world right needs your ideas for positive change. 💡Applications for the STAND Ideas Collective 2026 are officially O...
30/03/2026

The world right needs your ideas for positive change. 💡

Applications for the STAND Ideas Collective 2026 are officially OPEN... and this year, we're bigger than ever.

For the first time, the programme is expanding beyond Dublin to Cork and Galway, so students and recent grads from across Ireland can take part. 🙌

Here's what's on offer:
🗓️ A free five-day design thinking bootcamp
🎤 A live pitch showcase at the end of the week
💰 Seed funding for selected projects
🚀 A place on a nine-month incubator

Past participants have tackled housing affordability, food insecurity, financial justice, refugee rights, Traveller inclusion, circular economy solutions and more. Your idea could be next.

📍 Cork: 25–29 May
📍 Galway: 8–12 June
📍 Dublin: 15–19 June

👉 Visit our website to sign up: stand.ie



Thanks to our funders and supporters, including Pobal New Solutions Fund ( co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union), .aid and whose support makes the Ideas Collective possible.

Art is never just art. It can be protest, resistance, memory, and hope all at once.Our latest article, Creative Resistan...
25/03/2026

Art is never just art. It can be protest, resistance, memory, and hope all at once.

Our latest article, Creative Resistance: How Art is Shaping Social Movements , explores the power of artivism and how artists across the world are using creativity to challenge injustice.

From Ireland’s Repeal Banner, to Kenya’s Gen Z protest posters, to Black Lives Matter murals around the world, this piece shows how murals, music, performance, design, and digital art can do more than capture attention. They can move people, build solidarity, and help spark real social and political change.

Written by Evalyne Awuor Otieno and Safia Mohamed, this article is a reminder that creativity is not separate from activism. It is one of its most powerful tools.

What role do you think art plays in social change?

How do ideas turn into impact?In our latest interview, Hope speaks about the journey behind Above the Surface, her card ...
24/03/2026

How do ideas turn into impact?

In our latest interview, Hope speaks about the journey behind Above the Surface, her card game created to spark honest conversation and real connection. She shares how her experience with the STAND Ideas Collective helped her think differently about social change, and why she believes meaningful impact often begins at a grassroots level.

Read the full article through the link in bio, learn more about the next STAND Ideas Collective Bootcamp on the STAND website, and watch the full interview on STAND’s YouTube page.

22/03/2026

Your idea deserves more than a notes app. 📱→ 🌍

Applications for the STAND Ideas Collective 2026 are open, and for the first time, the programme is coming to Cork and Galway as well as Dublin.

Here's what you get:
✨ A free five-day bootcamp built around your idea
🧠 Design thinking, workshops and expert speakers
🤝 A community of fellow changemakers
🎤 A live pitch showcase at the end of the week
💰 The chance to win seed funding + a place on our nine-month incubator

Pick your location:
📍 Cork @ UCC: 25–29 May
📍 Galway @ University of Galway: 8–12 June
📍 Dublin @ Digital Hub: 15–19 June

Open to students and recent graduates from anywhere in Ireland. Whether your idea is fully formed or just a feeling, this is where it starts.

Apply now via the link in bio.

As the conversations around International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day begin to fade, this is an important moment to kee...
18/03/2026

As the conversations around International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day begin to fade, this is an important moment to keep reflecting on whose stories are still being overlooked. While these occasions invite celebration, they should also push us to think more honestly about inequality, justice, and belonging.

This powerful article by Fahmeda Naheed shines a light on the realities migrant women in Ireland continue to face. It explores how gender inequality is not experienced equally, and how migration status, race, class, shape everyday life for many women.

This piece is a timely and necessary reminder that real justice must include everyone. If we are serious about dignity, equality, and belonging, then migrant women’s voices must be part of the center of that conversation.

Take a moment to read, reflect, and engage.

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