Barnardos children’s charity has released findings from their survey in their latest report: ‘Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children’. The children’s charity commissioned Amárach research to carry out a nationally representative survey of 390 parents across the country in March 2025.

Teresa brings nearly 20 years of experience as a leader in non-profit management, supporting migrant rights, and promoting migrant political participation. As a migrant who identifies as both Polish and Irish, Teresa is proud to serve as the Immigrant Council’s new CEO

Over 100 community-led STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities are taking place in Louth in 2025 as part of this year’s Town Scientist initiative, funded by Research Ireland.

New figures released by the Community Foundation show that corporate and business partners provided more than €55 Million in grants between 2020-2024 alone – accounting for over a third of all grants issued in the organisation’s 25-year history.

Growing up in a wealthy country with abundant resources does not a guarantee a happy, healthy childhood. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, children in some of the richest countries experienced significant declines in their academic performance, mental well-being and physical health.

National Volunteering Week is a weeklong celebration of volunteering. Along with the network of Volunteer Centres, Volunteer Ireland uses National Volunteering Week to amplify the incredible stories of volunteering in our communities through social and traditional media.

Organised by the team behind the Yes Equality campaign and Marriage Equality, the event, entitled ‘Defending Freedoms: Advancing Human Rights’, is bringing together members of the public, government representatives, academics, journalists, activists and private sector leaders to reflect on progress made and reaffirm Ireland’s commitment to LGBTQI+ rights at home and globally.

Trips to the Gaeltacht, a seanfhocal competition, treasure hunts, talent shows, and Irish language tech workshops are just some of the activities set up and run by student committees that were presented with a Gaelbhratach (Irish flag) at a ceremony in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.

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‘Mind shift’ still needed on assisted decision-making principles. Almost 1,000 referrals to Sage Advocacy arising from new 'rights' legislation. The ‘voice of the person’ needs to be strengthened and a ‘mind shift’ is needed – according to a two-year review on implementation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act.

Responding to the findings of the Grace Report, Safeguarding Ireland has called for urgent progress on a Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding and the establishment of a National Safeguarding Authority.

2into3’s latest assessment reveals a significant increase in recruitment activity across the nonprofit sector in Q1 2025. The sector’s continued focus on programme implementation and direct service provision remains evident.

This May, we are celebrating 40 years of Gaisce - The President’s Award - with a national call to action. Whether you’re 8 or 80, we’re inviting people of all ages to take on a personal challenge that inspires them - either by volunteering, getting active, or learning a new skill. 

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have published a new report titled "Child Related Leave: Usage and Implications for Gender Equality." This report examines the usage of child-related leave benefits in Ireland and their implications for gender equality in the workplace.