FREE Online Courses

For victims and survivors of the conflict in Ireland and Britain. Courses include:

  • Legacy Archives – First Steps
  • Recording Lived Experiences
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What You Will Learn

Truth recovery and storytelling are essential components of Paper Trail’s work. Here we share our learning journey with you.

Legacy Archives: First Steps

  • 4 lessons
  • 2 hours

Learn about legacy archive research and the importance of this work to families fighting for truth and justice. We pass by public archives every day. The truth is out there if only you roll up your sleeves and dig.

Recording Lived Experiences with Paper Trail

Recording Lived Experiences

  • 4 lessons
  • 1 hour

Learn the importance of storytelling and recording lived experiences. Commemoration is important in every community but there are risks if we do not record our stories ethically. We show you how to tell your story prefosseionally and safely.

Watch: Introductory Webinar

Ciarán MacAirt introducing Paper Trail FREE online courses and resources.

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Online learning is for everyone

Beginner Friendly

Paper Trail’s courses are designed for those beginning their learning journey in legacy archive research and recording lived experiences. They also provide a useful road map for family campaigners and advocacy workers who have been working for truth and justice for many years.

Paper Trail is there to help every step of the way too. All you need to do is take that first step.

 

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3 Steps to FREE E-Learning

If you are a victim/survivor of the conflict in Ireland and Britain and have email >>

1. Online Form

Complete the charity's Monitoring Form to register your interest - "For E-Learning" - and leave your details in confidence.

2. User Added

Paper Trail sets you up as a User and emails your individual login details, including username and password for the courses.

3. Onboard

You use your individual username and password for the Paper Trail website and log in here. You will then be taken back to this page and the links above.

Learner Testimonials

Feedback from former face-to-face and online learners

5/5
“The most useful courses for my investigations on behalf of families.”
Advocate
Works with victims and survivors
5/5
“I'm hooked on archives now I know how easy it is to find this information.”
Family Campaigner
Dicovered new evidence
5/5
“Really interesting and easy to follow. Ciarán is always there for support."
Family Campaigner
Now studying for Masters