A national programme devised by the Health Promotion Unit of the Department of Health and Children, in conjunction with the Community Nutrition Service of the HSE. It is a peer-led 6 session programme, the aim of which is to improve nutritional knowledge, attitudes and behaviour even on a tight household budget.
In partnership with a number of State agencies, our mission is to provide a wide range of social inclusion supports to marginalised groups, including access to housing, social welfare, training, education and employment.
We work with the local residents to enable them to access employment and further education and training opportunities, and also mediate with employers, promoting the service and linking them to job ready suitable clients.Our service is free, voluntary and locally based.
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM is part of the United Nations system, as a related organization.
The Irish Global Health Network (IGHN) is an independent network of people from different backgrounds, sectors and disciplines who are concerned with health inequities and issues that impact on the health and development of populations at a global level, with a particular commitment to those living in low- and middle-income countries.
Longford Community Resources clg (LCRL) is the integrated local development partnership company for County Longford. The core purpose of the company is to promote rural development and tackle social exclusion and LCRL does this through various programmes including the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme and the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP).
Merchant's Quay Ireland works for justice and opportunity for homeless persons, drug users and others who are excluded. We create a place of safety, compassion and welcome for all who enter our doors and offer high quality services to meet their needs.
The main aim of Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is to provide an independent, free and confidential Money Advice and Budgeting Service, primarily to low income families who are in debt or risk of getting into debt, to facilitate them to cope with their immediate problems and become financially independent in the long-term.
The National Adult Literacy Agency is an independent charity committed to being the voice of adult literacy in Ireland, and with our partners, influence policy and practice to support people in developing their literacy (mission).
The Northside Partnership is a local company working with local people, representatives from communities, the state, employers, trade unions and elected representatives. We work to improve the opportunities for people and communities in north east Dublin to bring about positive changes in their own lives and in their community.
Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing the effects of homelessness, drug misuse and social disadvantage among young people in the Dublin area. The Trust provides a range of services through a continuum of care model, based on the principles of respect and dignity.
Rekindle Talents (RT) was officially registered as a charity organisation with The Revenue in Ireland on the 11th November 2011 (11.11.11). Our strategic plan is basically to source for necessary tools and resources required to "bring out the best out of people with great potentials but less or no privilege" .
Social Justice Ireland is an independent think tank and justice advocacy organisation that advances the lives of people and communities through providing independent social analysis and effective policy development to create a sustainable future for every member of society and for societies as a whole.
Our focus is on practical approach to dealing with poverty, alleviating its effects on individuals and families through working primarily in person-to-person contact by a unique system of family visitation and seeking to achieve social justice and equality of opportunity for all citizens.
Our work primarily involves person-to-person contact with people who have a variety of needs. In addition to direct assistance to people in need, we try to promote self-sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves. Any assistance offered by the Society is given in a non-judgemental spirit of compassion, based on the need of the individual or family.
The Salvation Army objectives are: The advancement of Christian Religion, of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.
Founded in 1978, Threshold provides independent advice and advocacy to people experiencing housing problems. Our mission is to secure a right to housing for private renters experiencing poverty and exclusion, we achieve this by influencing housing policy.
Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice works for social and economic change, tackling poverty and exclusion. Promotes an Active Citizenship Programme which encourages people to participate in the electoral democratic process and enables them to develop the skills necessary for active participation in the social and economic life of the area.
Vita is a small but very effective Irish not-for-profit organisation founded in 1989, and originally called Refugee Trust International (RTI). Vita’s vision is to forge long-term international partnerships which bring an end to extreme poverty, reduce vulnerability and increase the sustainability of people’s livelihoods by Building Sustainable Livelihoods.
Young People at Risk (YPAR) initiative is located in the North East Inner City (NEIC) of Dublin, which experiences some of the highest levels of deprivation and marginalisation in the city
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