Problem Despite the evident value of sport, in Ireland: Just 7% of girls are meeting the recommended physical activity levels. 50% of women drop out of sport by the age…
Ciara FranckJune 27, 2023
Problem The Irish media landscape and industry is struggling to keep up with the growing need for diversity of people and stories, and often lack the knowledge and skills to…
Ciara FranckJune 13, 2023
Making accessibility simple for buildings. Problem According to the WHO, over one billion people globally live with some form of disability, but 50% of people with accessibility needs are afraid to…
Ciara FranckJuly 21, 2022
Resources that support and promote bilingualism and multiculturalism. Problem Approximately 700,000 people in Ireland use more than one language on a daily basis (CSO, 2016). Over 100 different languages are…
Ciara FranckJuly 20, 2022
Building more accessible video game controllers to make gaming open to everyone. Problem There are millions of people all over the world with a physical disability that prevents them using…
Ciara FranckJuly 20, 2022
Using sport as an agent for change to empower girls across Ireland. Problem In Ireland, teenage girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys. Just 7%…
Ciara FranckJuly 20, 2022
Sing and Speak create age-appropriate illustrated songs to help young children with communication and hearing difficulties, many of whom have additional needs. Problem Approximately 62,600 young children in Ireland experience…
Ciara FranckJuly 19, 2022
Problem Ireland has lost much of its most biodiverse biomes, from diverse woodlands to bogs and grasslands. Ireland has one of the lowest levels of forest cover in Europe, and…
Ciara FranckJuly 19, 2022
Problem The way maths is being taught in Ireland focuses on rote learning and memorisation, and there is causing a widening gap in the abilities and grades between high and…
Ciara FranckJuly 19, 2022
