Hello, How Are You? is a campaign about connection and engaging in open conversations about mental health. The campaign asks individuals, communities, workplaces, friends & family to say Hello and ask the question ‘How Are You?’ in a meaningful way.

Early Childhood Ireland has today announced the total amount raised by children across Ireland as part of their 20th National Pyjama Day. Over €285,000 (€287,611.52) was donated to two child-centred projects: autism charity AsIAm’s ‘Child and Family Support Programme’.

Ground-breaking research shows a resounding link between homelessness and victims of human trafficking in Ireland. Research reveals missed opportunities to identify victims and provide humanitarian support as included in the EU Directive for Human Trafficking.

In light of verdict, we in ICCL redouble our call for comprehensive reform of the Coroner service, in line with our research and the recent report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice. The lack of direct support for bereaved families is one of the fundamental deficiencies in the Service and must be rectified.

A report released by The Beachaire Fund and Community Foundation Ireland has revealed that increased and sustained funding for community education could have a transformative effect on the lives of lone parents and their families.

Safeguarding Ireland has welcomed publication of the Law Reform Commission (LRC) report on adult safeguarding – and said structures must urgently be put in place to begin work towards implementation of the comprehensive recommendations.

A new report published by the National Youth Council of Ireland, conducted by IPSOS B&A, reveals that the most pressing concerns for young people in Ireland are housing and the cost of living, with 67% and 62%, respectively, citing these issues.

Community Foundation Ireland publishes ‘A Sense of Place’ Local Election Manifesto. Councils are being urged to back the roll out of pilot local funds which would see private giving and public funding working together to deliver community services.

The ‘Whole Wild World’ Tour, a unique initiative by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde, will begin a 1,400km journey from Malin Head to Mizen Head on Monday, 15th April, bringing over 35 much-loved authors and illustrators to schools, libraries, bookshops and cultural events along the west coast over a two-week tour.

At the launch of 65 Roses Day, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) called for increased Government funding for fertility support, assessment and treatment for people living with cystic fibrosis across the country. Ambassador Rosanna Davison announced an overall fund-raising target of €300,000 to help fund services for people with cystic fibrosis.

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) have launched a report which details the perceptions and experiences of racial discrimination in Ireland of people from ethnic minority communities when interacting with members of An Garda Síochána.

The Generation Glas programme supports 15-18-year-olds to become sustainability ambassadors, so that they can engage underrepresented groups in green issues, including through the delivery of co-designed sustainability events in their own communities.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in men and women in Ireland. For many with premature heart disease and stroke, this can be delayed or even prevented. We have established 8 Heart Healthy Habits that can help you to keep on top of your heart health.