reading international development forum
The forum aims to celebrate Reading’s diverse communities and action groups. The programme highlights the many international activities, twinning links and solidarity in Reading. The theme highlighted this year is: Unite and Act for Human Survival Let us unite to create:
- A world where we live in peace, without divisions and violence
- A world that protects all human rights
- A world that protects our environment and planet
- An equitable world & economic system that serves all The Festival includes Black History Month
upcoming events organised by risc
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previous events organised by risc
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Wed 25th September 2024
film A crude mistake? Uganda’s oil rush & the fight for climate justiceUganda is banking on major oil projects to create growth -
Wed 28th August 2024
Messages From GazaAn evening of monologues, poetry, testimonials and music at Reading International Solidarity Centre. Bear witness to the experience of Gazans on the ground read by a variety actors, performers and artists, while sharing a safe space of collective solidarity and community. The night will also feature oud music played by the London-based improviser and composer Kareem Samara. -
Tue 23rd July 2024
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Wed 22nd May 2024
There’s Water & then …There’s WaterMick Lacey (taga Marikina ang asawa ko) uses his lived -
Sun 12th May 2024
Palestine - News From Fair Trade ProducersCathi Pawson, co-founder of Zaytoun, will talk about the -
Sun 28th April 2024
Rooftop Garden Open DayPart of the Good To Grow week 2024 -
Wed 27th March 2024
Let’s clear the way for a FOSSIL-FREE FUTUREFossil fuel corporations are making billions from driving the climate crisis. Further climate chaos will negatively affect us all with extreme weather events. However, a global exit plan from coal, oil and gas, which would end the fossil fuel era quickly and fairly, is gaining ground. -
Thu 14th March 2024
Are You A Global Teacher?Short Event Description -
Thu 25th January 2024
CLIMATE EDUCATION & ACTION training & resourcesKS1-4Short Event DescriptionUnderstand how to implement the government’s -
Wed 24th January 2024
COURAGEOUS CAMPAIGNERS in COLUMBIACleodie Rickard from Global Justice Now will tell us about her factfinding trip to Colombia. She met people who are fighting for justice, members of the Wayúu community who are fighting against the development of a massive coal mine and others who are defending vital mountain wetlands against toxic metal mining.
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Wed 15th November 2023
Global Teacher Award TrainingThe national Global Teacher Award (GTA) is suitable for teachers, HLTAs and TAs in all phases and subjects. GTA promotes skills, confidence and practical approaches to incorporate global learning into the curriculum, and active global citizenship into the school. -
Thu 9th November 2023
This Xmas, don’t just buy! BUY JUSTHear stories of our fair trade producers & a chance to browse our new ranges of toys from Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade & Weaving Hope, Christmas decorations from Kashmir & Palestine by Fair to Trade, accessories from Cambodia by Lost in Samsara, jewellery from India and Peru by JustTrade London. Sample fair trade wine & snacks. -
Wed 8th November 2023
pharmanomicsHow big pharma threatens global health. Pharmaceutical companies make billions while billions of people are left without essential medicines. Author Nick Dearden exposes the current problems and shows a pathway to a fairer, safer system of producing medicines for all. -
Fri 3rd November 2023
hood in the woodMcAlistair Hood talks about his journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle that brings together sculpture using recycled stone and wild living & foraging in the woods of West Berkshire. -
Fri 20th October 2023
Slavery, Free Labour & Fair TradeDr Joseph Yannielli of Aston University will explore how society has been grappling with the issue of fair trade since early industrialisation. -
Sat 14th October 2023
Incredible Small Actions: Community food growing in Reading and beyondPresentations and discussion on the Incredible Edible Reading vision to protect our environment and planet -
Wed 27th September 2023
The Debt CrisisHeidi Chow, Executive Director of Debt Justice, argues for a more just system requiring radical system change to redress this exploitation. -
Sun 10th September 2023
heritage open days - risc roof gardenCome and visit the RISC roof garde as part of Heriate Open Days. -
Sat 9th September 2023
heritage open days - risc roof gardenCome and visit the RISC roof garde as part of Heriate Open Days.
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Wed 26th July 2023
PRACTICAL STEPS to living within planetary boundariesOur society is wasteful and unfair. How can we make a planned reduction of excess energy and resource use to bring the economy back into balance with the living world in a safe, just and equitable way? Talk and discussion. -
Thu 22nd June 2023
Global Teacher Award Training (Part 2 of 2)The national GTA promotes skills, confidence and practical approaches to incorporate global learning into the curriculum, and active global citizenship into the school. -
Sun 18th June 2023
Reading Climate Festival 'Incredible Edible Reading' Event -
Thu 15th June 2023
Global Teacher Award Training (Part 1 of 2)The national GTA promotes skills, confidence and practical approaches to incorporate global learning into the curriculum, and active global citizenship into the school.
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Wed 24th May 2023
HOW TO SAVE THE PLANET - Degrowth vs Green Growth?How do we secure a thriving future for humanity & the rest of the living world? Green growth & degrowth proponents take very different stances but agree that changing the current economic growth model is essential. In this film Prof Samuel Fankhauser & Prof Jason Hickel go head-to-head on one of the biggest questions of our time. -
Wed 29th March 2023
a just transition & environmental justiceIt is vital and urgent to escape climate breakdown and move to a sustainable global economy, but the move could be resource intensive. Is that inevitable? Kerima Mohideen and Saul Jones from the London Mining Network will explain their work to protect communities threatened with harm by the impacts of mining companies, through film and interactive activities.