The Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast is a snapshot of Irish engagement with global cultural, political and social issues over the past 50 years, based on the pop-up event in Dublin in 2020. This podcast series explores a number of the 100 objects featured in the exhibition through the stories from the people involved in bringing them about.
Produced by human rights and development education hub developmenteducation.ie
Explore the exhibition online at https://developmenteducation.ie/100objects (https://developmenteducation.ie/100objects)
developmenteducation.ie is coordinated by Aidlink, Concern Worldwide, the Irish Development Education Association, the National Youth Council of Ireland, Self Help Africa, Trócaire and 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World and part-funded by Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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From Nicaragua to Ireland: Fairtrade Coffee and Global Solidarity
What does a cappuccino in Dublin have to do with migration in Nicaragua? In the latest episode of the Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast, the answer comes from Fátima Ismael, General Manager of SOPPEXCCA (https://www.soppexcca.org/en/)(Association of Small Coffee Producers and Exporters), a union of 18 coffee cooperatives in northern Nicaragua.
Her story connects Irish consumers with small farmers thousands of miles away, showing how Fairtrade, long-term partnerships and conscious consumption can transform lives.
Show notes
Read more about Fátima in this interview by Irish activist Sinéad Burke: Extraordinary Women -Fátima Ismael Espinoza (https://www.sinead-burke.com/extraordinary-women/2018/4/29/ftima-ismael-espinoza)
Watch this short documentary on SOPPEXCCA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNaBZwmyg3k) – subtitled in English
Check out Fairtrade Ireland (https://www.fairtrade.ie/fairbruary/) and the annual Fairbruary initiative (https://www.fairbruary.ie/)
Check out the Fair Trade Ireland profile on SOPPEXCCA (https://www.fairtrade.ie/farmers-and-workers/coffee/profile-soppexcca-nicaragua/)
See the Bewley’s Fair Trade statement (https://developmenteducation.ie/objects/bewleys-fair-trade-statement/) as featured in Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects exhibition
More on Bewley’s Fairtrade commitment (https://bewleys.com/pages/bewleys-fairtrade)
Credits
The Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast is hosted by Ciara Regan.
This episode was produced by Tony Daly and Catherine Howley. Music by Jump Lead.
It is brought to you by developmenteducation.ie and supported by Irish Aid.
Special thanks to Kieran Durnien and Catherine Howley for their translations, which enabled Fátima Ismael’s voice from Nicaragua to be heard in this conversation.
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22 Apr 2025
Episode 11: Youth Activism and the Climate Crisis with Beth Doherty
Climate activist Beth Doherty discusses her journey organizing climate strikes and advocating for youth voices in international negotiations with host Ciara Regan, highlighting the impact of youth-led movements on climate agendas in this interview.
14 Mar 2025
Episode 10: Mary Lawlor - Defending Human Rights Defenders
UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor discusses her extensive human rights work, including founding Front Line Defenders and advocating for activists at risk, in an interview with Ciara Regan.
19 Feb 2025
Episode 9: If Another World Is Possible, It Is Up to Us to Make It So
Ciara Regan interviews Kevin Squires about Irish activism and the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign's response to the ongoing crisis in Palestine, emphasizing the importance of collective action and solidarity.
10 Feb 2025
Episode 8: Global Citizenship and a Ball of String
Host Ciara Regan interviews Lizzy Noone, Education Officer, about using a ball of string to teach global citizenship and explore interconnectedness, emphasizing shared responsibility for human rights.
17 Jan 2025
Episode 7: Caoimhe Butterly on why 'rest is revolutionary'
Ciara Regan interviews Caoimhe Butterly, a social justice and human rights activist, about the importance of rest, hope, and reflection for activists working with refugees in Greece.
19 Apr 2023
Episode 6: ‘A lot of it is questioning…all the time’ – Fiona King
Ciara Regan interviews Fiona King, a visual arts educator, who shares insights on building art communities and socially engaged art practices, emphasizing art's potential as social commentary.
23 Feb 2023
Episode 5: ‘A real convergence of young people and trade unionists on climate action’ - Yvonne O’Callaghan
Trade union leader Yvonne O’Callaghan reflects on the global School Strike for Climate event and highlights young people's leadership in climate activism, emphasizing the need for their involvement in tackling climate justice, in an interview with Tony Daly.
4 Nov 2022
Episode 4: ‘For many people, it’s not questioned’ – on FGM and women’s rights in Kenya with Órla Ryan
Journalist Órla Ryan discusses female genital mutilation and women's rights in Kenya, emphasizing education and awareness as key to change, in an interview with Ciara Regan.
27 Oct 2022
Episode 3: ‘I Run the World’ and 75:25 with Martyn Turner
Cartoonist Martyn Turner discusses with Colm Regan his four-decade career of challenging injustice and inequality through political cartoons in the Irish Times, highlighting the role of editorial cartooning since the 1980s in this interview.
5 Apr 2021
Episode 2: The motion on El Salvador with Michael D. Higgins
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins discusses his 1981 motion on El Salvador during a period of civil war and reflects on building support, visiting El Salvador, and advising young activists in this interview with Ciara Regan.
1 Mar 2021
Episode 1: Irish Call for Justice for Palestine with Kevin Squires
Kevin Squires, Ireland Palestine Campaign coordinator, discusses the 2009 Irish Times 'call' urging government action against Israel's Gaza assault, detailing the campaign's demands and impact in an interview with Ciara Regan.
1 Mar 2021
Introducing 'Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects'
Ciara Regan introduces the "Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects" exhibition and podcast series, which explores Irish engagement with global issues through stories connected to specific objects.
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