An enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers are committed to carrying out the aims of the Centre.
Our Aims are to:
- Increase understanding of issues of global, social and environmental justice.
- Explore the links between our lives and those of people throughout the world.
- Enable action for a fairer, more peaceful and sustainable world.
- Foster skills, values and attitudes to enhance understanding of how our choices affect others.
What we can offer
The Centre works in partnership with schools, higher and further education establishments, youth and adult community workers to support and encourage global learning. We offer help to embed Global Citizenship and Learning for Sustainability through:
- Career Long Professional Learning for teachers, whole schools and cluster groups
- facilitating workshops with young people and adults
- programmes for youth and adult groups
- placements for Community Learning and Development students
- a resource library with teaching packs, books, magazines, DVDs & games on global issues for use in schools and community and are available to borrow.
Annual report
Download our latest annual report (PDF)
Constitution
Download the OWC constitution (PDF)
Strategy
Download the 2016-18 Strategy document (PDF)
Policy Documents
Download the OWC Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy
Download the OWC Equal Opportunities Policy
Download the OWC Grievance Policy
Download the OWC Health and Safety Policy
Download the OWC Secure Handling Policy for Disclosure Records
Download the OWC Volunteer Policy
Funders
Currently the OWC is funded by the Scottish Government, The Department for International Development through the Global Learning programme, Oxfam and most recently Dundee Partnership Regeneration Fund. In-kind support in the form of a reduced rental for premises is given by Dundee City Council. Other smaller grants have been given in recent years from Awards for All, the Iona Community and local businesses.
Membership
Membership is also an important means of income and is open to all who are interested. To join us e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
