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Famine Commemoration Day

In recognition and observance of Ireland’s Great Hunger and the impact of colonization on modern-day Ireland and also the Irish diaspora. As Irish Americans we typically cover this during Irish Heritage month in March, but it’s a good segue into global colonialism, authoritarianism, and modern famine crises and how to help.

When is it?

• 3rd Sunday of May

Read

• Small Beauties: The Journey of Darcy Heart O’Hara
• Rice From Heaven (ages 4-8)
• Sparrow Girl (ages 4-8)
• When Stars Are Scattered (Ages 7+)
• Half Spoon of Rice (9-12)
• Watercress
• The Most Beautiful Thing

Watch

• Why are there still famines in the world?
• What causes hunger?
• 5 Ways to End Famine

Discuss:

• What are the root causes of famine?
  (Ex: war, colonization, genocide, climate change, shitty leadership)
• What are the most effective (as opposed to feel-good) ways to end world famine from home?
• Discuss: What are the most effective (as opposed to feel-good) ways to end world famine from home?