STAND celebrates the power of ordinary people to change the world. With us, third level students in Ireland can share ideas about standing up for justice and equality, learn more about global issues, and find out what you can do to take positive action.
STAND is an initiative of Suas Educational Development.
Get to know our mission, vision, purpose and values here.
WE BELIEVE IN
Standing against
injustice and inequality in all its forms
People in Ireland and all over the globe are fighting for a more equal and just society. We are committed to sharing their stories and adding our voices to theirs.
Standing together
with those who are marginalised
Millions of people worldwide are facing intolerance and persecution, fleeing violence and war, living in poverty and dying of hunger. We are committed to showing solidarity with them.
Standing up
for a better, fairer world
Our actions have the power to change the world. We are committed to exploring the ways in which we can all come together as global citizens to take action for social and environmental justice.
OUR TEAM
Nina Sachau
Executive Director
Erin Kehoe
Operations Manager
Caitriona Rogerson
Head of Programmes
Amanda Marques
Comms & Marketing Manager
Susie Spratt
Festival Manager
Charlotte Bishop
Education & Research Manager
Clare Sheppard
Leadership & Innovation Manager
Gale Aitken
STAND News Editor
Informed by Our Student Advisory Panel
Jessica Mandanda
Ebere Edeh
Heather Kenny
Christine O'Mahony
Sheenagh Rowland
Lia Foley-Kelleher
Cliona Kelliher
Craig McLoughlin-Burke
Carolina Martinez
Hadiza Lemo
Diane Sheehy
Zarina Dempsey
Akshay Sawant
Yao Xie
Joshua Dunne
Sarah Tanishka Nethan
Annual Reports
2022
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2020
2019
2018
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