The Global Centre is home to Devon Development Education which provides resources, projects and training for teachers on Global Citizenship Education and Education for Sustainable Development.

Current features
Visit the DDE section to find out all about the exciting work of DDE in Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and the world beyond...

DDE charity number: 1102233

Useful links
The following programmes and projects are coordinated through Devon Development Education based at the Global Centre.


A project linking schools in Devon and Uganda to demonstrate the importance of growing food using sustainable farming methods. Click here

Take me to the Fairtrade Devon website
 Devon is now a Fairtrade County! Find out about how successful Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 was in Devon. Click here for the Fairtrade Devon website.


A programme aiming to give children and young people in Devon a better understanding of cultures and countries around the world while enabling people from Black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds to find work. Click here


A programme in which students take on the role of diplomats from UN member states to explore key global issues such as climate change. Click here

For a full list of projects and programmes associated with Devon Development Education and the Global Centre click here

Welcome to the Global Centre for Devon and Exeter
the regional focal point for individuals, groups and campaigns interested in exploring the links between our lives in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
and those of people and environments throughout the world

Winner of the Global Learning Award 2006 Click here for details


Please give your support to the Global Centre. You can donate to three current projects through the website - click here for more information.

Click here for the latest news from the Global Centre and how you can help support us in the future (updated July 2010).
Click here for details of programme of events held at or through the Global Centre.

Check out what's new on the Global Centre site!
Acting Globally - a new resource guide for secondary Drama Teachers suggesting ways in which teachers can use Global Centre resources and online materials, to integrate a global dimension into drama lessons. Click here for details.

Relaunch of the Coping with Conflcit website providing details of this exciting DfID funded Devon Development Education project that has just ended. Coping with Conflict offered the opportunity for secondary students to explore conflict and its impact from the personal to the global. The site offers teaching ideas and lesson plans, useful resources and background information on the key issues of conflict and conflict resolution. Click here for the Coping with Conflict website.

See also...
Our archive section containing details of the wide variety of activities taking place at or in connection with the Global Centre. Click here to visit our archive section.

The Global Centre offers:

  • Resources such as educational packs, books, games, world music, CDs, posters, everyday objects from around the world – available to buy or to loan.
  • A range of Fairtrade drinks and foods for sale.
  • The offices of Devon Development Education
  • A flexible and stimulating meeting environment available at various times during the day and evening and holding up to 40 people.
  • Noticeboards and leaflets with information on issues and events with a global dimension taking place in Devon.
  • A focal point for local campaigning and community groups

If you would like to support the work of the Global Centre click here.

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