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Women's Aid: 2in2u Campaign
Is he 2in2u? If it feels wrong, it probably is.
1 in 5 women over the age of 18 experience physical, emotional and sexual abuse in Ireland and in a national survey on domestic abuse, almost 60% of people who had experienced severe abuse in intimate relationships experienced the abuse for the first time under the age of 25.
Discounted Insurance for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations
Insurance Savings up to 50% for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations
JLT Ireland is delighted to announce that we can provide discounted comprehensive insurance to the community, voluntary and charitable sector through our specialist division of experts and for more information on our services please visit www.charityinsurance.ie.
With funding cuts and a reduced opportunity to fundraise being the biggest headache for the sector at the moment, saving has never been more important. Our clients are seeing savings of up to 50% on insurance costs and we hope to bring savings to your organisation which will assist in your mission to provide much needed services to our community.
European Commission Representation in Ireland: Series of Seminars
The European Commission Representation in Ireland invites you to attend a public seminar on European Economic Policy –What’s in it for Ireland? in your region.
These seminars will feature brief presentations from a number of experts on European and Irish economic and political affairs. These presentations will be followed by a Questions & Answers session between the panel and the audience, providing those in attendance with an opportunity to hear from the experts, voice their opinions and ask any questions they may have about the current economic situation.
Conservation Volunteers Galway: Upcoming Meetings
Jan 21, 11- 3 meeting at Galway Crystal going to Roscam woods. Cherry Laurel Clearing, all welcome, bring a snack, sturdy footwear and rain gear. Contact us at cvgalway@gmail.com or 0873539595 for more details.
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Gambia Association Ireland Independence Day
The Gambia Association Ireland Independence Day celebration: 18th February 2012, 8pm onwards, Teacher's Club, 36 Parnell Square West Dublin 1. All welcome to attend.
Barnardos 'Helping Hands' Young Volunteers Awards 2012
Aim: To promote the spirit of volunteering by encouraging and supporting young people’s involvement in volunteer activities.
Anyone who is under 25 years of age on 31st December 2012 can be nominated. You can either nominate yourself or nominate another person whose volunteer work has made an impact on you or others.
ICTR Taxback Campaign
A consortium of Irish charities has come together under the ICTR to create a Taxback Campaign. The campaign aims to increase the response rate for charities' tax mailings to PAYE donors, many of whom do not return their CHY 2 forms. It will run across several media in the spring.
Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice: After the Housing Bubble
Working Notes, December 2011: After the Housing Bubble, publication by the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice (JCFJ)
This issue of Working Notes is made up of four articles three of which highlight consequences of failed housing policy. The final article marks the sixtieth anniversary of the UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
Carers of the Year and Young Carer of the Year Awards 2012
Nominations sought for Carers of the Year and Young Carer of the Year Awards 2012
Throughout Ireland, Family Carers dedicate themselves to providing remarkable levels of care in the home to their loved ones. Once a year we can give them the acknowledgement they deserve through the Carers of the Year Awards.
EIL Travel Awards 2012 - Free Travel Opportunities in Asia, South America and Africa
Adventurous people of all ages can avail of amazing free summer experiences in Japan, Ecuador, South Africa, Mexico and beyond. Cork-based not-for-profit organisation EIL have launched their Intercultural Learning Travel Awards 2012 and are on the lookout for young people who want to explore the world and learn in the process.