MaryRobinson Center

No Poverty

Zero Hunger

Good Health & Wellbeing

Quality Education

Clean Water & Sanitation

Affordable & Clean Energy

Decent Work & Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities & Communities

Responsible Consumption & Production

Climate Action

Life Below Water

Life on Land

Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

Partnerships for the Goals

About us

What is The Mary Robinson Centre?

The Mary Robinson Centre will be established at Mary Robinson’s childhood home at Victoria Terrace on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina. The Centre will include an interactive visitor centre, an events space and an academic research facility. Developed in partnership with Mayo County Council and the University of Galway, the Centre will explore the key themes and issues surrounding Mary Robinson’s legacy with a focus on human rights, gender equality, women in leadership and climate change.

The Centre’s vision is to establish a world class facility where Mary Robinson’s legacy is used to inspire and foster personal leadership in the service of promoting human rights, gender equality, women’s leadership and climate justice.

Mary Robinson’s extensive personal archive and memorabilia, gifted to University of Galway, will be displayed in exhibitions and study rooms, making this important collection accessible via digitisation.

What is the digital educational platform?

The goal of the digital educational platform is to create an accessible, engaging, and interactive environment where students not only learn about the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but also actively participate in addressing them through project-based learning. This platform will serve as a dynamic, virtual classroom that bridges education with real-world impact, encouraging students to develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity as they explore solutions to global challenges.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Key features/Learning:

Interactive learning modules: This incorporates multimedia resources such as podcasts, videos and articles to ensure the students gain a better understanding of each goal.

Project based exercises: As each team develops a deeper understanding
of the SDGS, they are assigned projects that challenge them to not only think critically, but also focus on issues such as climate action, gender equality, and clean energy.

Project tracking and award: To increase engagement amongst students, a reward system will be in place to celebrate their milestones. As students progress through each project outlined, they will be rewarded a certificate of completion. The built in tracking progress along with the reward system will not only install a sense of accomplishment but also motivation. Their reward will reflect their learning and contribution.

Gold certificate if you complete 17 projects ‘Global Change Maker’ (will also include some prizes) Silver Certificate if you complete 13 projects ‘Impact Innovator’ Bronze certificate if you complete 10 projects ‘ECO Enthusiast’