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SDG Week forms part of the wider European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) which this year, will run from 18 September – 8 October. Last year, ESDW saw over 4000 events taking place across 39 countries, with almost 200 events held across Ireland.
Mandela Day Boost for Pioneering Irish Projects promoting human rights. Pioneering projects aimed at promoting human rights in Ireland and abroad are receiving support as Community Foundation Ireland joins worldwide events to mark Nelson Mandela Day.
For the past four years Barnardos has been monitoring the impact of cost of living increases on families and children detailing the number of families who are cutting back and going without essentials, the impact it is having on their day to day lives and general quality of life and the worries they have for the future.
Transport for Ireland (TFI), partnered with The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (IGDB), have created a national campaign to raise awareness to allow wheelchair users to board first and priority to use the designated wheelchair space.
The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) is proud to announce the launch of a new digital Organ Donor Card, now available to download to your Apple or Google Wallet. This timely innovative development addressing the issue of consent for organ donation and highlighting the importance of sharing your wishes with your family.
The Government’s five-year strategy for the Community and Voluntary sector: Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities 2019-2024 set a general direction of travel for government policy in relation to the community development, local development and the community and voluntary sector in Ireland.
Calls for Urgent Action in response to Ireland’s “Legal Aid Crisis”. FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) promotes access to justice through its Telephone Information and Referral Line, Free Legal Advice Clinics, casework, targeted legal services (for the Roma, Traveller and LGBTQI+ communities), and policy and law reform work.
Record number of contacts with and disclosures of domestic abuse to Women’s Aid in 2024. Women’s Aid, a leading national organisation supporting victims-survivors of domestic abuse, reveals that it has recorded the highest level of both contacts by victim-survivors and disclosures of domestic abuse in its 50-years history.
Half of respondents who donated in the past year supported a local charity, according to new research from the Charities Regulator. The survey, carried out for the Charities Regulator by Ipsos B&A, shows continued strong public support for the Regulator’s role, with widespread support for increased oversight and tougher action against wrongdoing in the charity sector.
The Children’s Rights Alliance launches the latest edition of its annual Child Poverty Monitor – the fourth report in a unique series analysing Government progress and action to address child poverty. The 2025 Child Poverty Monitor gives an insight into the lived reality of children and young people experiencing poverty.
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