ActionAid Ireland

End Poverty. Together.

ActionAid Ireland is a member of ActionAid International, one of the world’s most respected development organisations working with over 20 million people in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Since ActionAid Ireland was founded in 1983, we have taken sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice working mainly with communities in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Cambodia, Nepal and Vietnam.

Through our Child Sponsorship programmes and our strong Irish supporter base, we are improving the lives of thousands of children and communities by helping them to secure their basic rights to food, water, shelter, medical attention and education. We believe that poor and marginalised people should shape and take responsibility for their own development by identifying and claiming their rights. We stand alongside them every step of the way by championing their rights through international campaigns on food rights, women's rights, HIV & AIDS and education.

The emphasis of all our work is on sustainable long term development and creating change that lasts. We work with over 2,000 international partners and with existing community organisations who know the people and the issues.  ActionAid also works in emergency situations providing immediate relief and setting up long-term projects that help communities rebuild their lives and reduce their vulnerability to future disasters and conflicts. We focus on the root causes of poverty and not just the results.

ASH Animal Rescue

ASH Animal Rescue, is a No Kill animal rescue shelter located in Co.Wicklow. All animals rescued by ASH stay at the shelter until a new loving home can be found for them, no matter how long it takes.

Last year at the end of year grant scheme Ash received 12k from the Department of Agriculture.

CORK ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY

The Cork Animal Care Society is a voluntary animal welfare charity based in Cork.

We aim to care for stray, unwanted, abused, neglected, sick and injured animals as well as providing them with veterinary care where appropriate and safe accomodation until permanent homes are found.

We have developed a low cost spay and neutering program with specific vets in Cork and an educational programme for schools and businesses to encourage responsible pet ownership and awareness of the animal welfare problems in Ireland.

Since our formation in October 2000 we have rescued and rehomed approx 6000 animals. We are hoping to continue to do so in the future with your help and all our wonderful volunteers.

Dogs Trust

We are delighted to be open for rehoming in Dublin, building on the education, microchipping and neutering campaigns we’ve offered throughout Ireland since 2005.

To date, we have spent over €5m neutering dogs and our education team has delivered classroom talks to thousands of school children about responsible dog ownership.

Over 10,000 stray and abandoned dogs were destroyed in Ireland in 2008. That’s over 27 dogs per day.

Our mission in Ireland is to bring an end to the destruction of stray and abandoned dogs.

Dublin SPCA

The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Ireland’s largest, most progressive and innovative animal welfare organisation. Every year we rescue and rehabilitate thousands of sick and injured domestic animals and wildlife and place them in loving homes or return them to the wild.

We treat the animals that come into our care like our own family. We do all that we can to ensure a healthy and happy life for pets and wildlife. This philosophy is at the core of all that we do from medical treatment and rehabilitation to standing up for the rights of neglected and abused animals by lobbying for improved legislation and prosecution.

Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue

Despite our name, we operate throughout the Wicklow and Dublin Mountains! The team is entirely voluntary and is available 24 hours/365 day a year to assist anyone who has become lost, injured or trapped in the mountains.

We have been rescuing people since 1983 and have seen a steady increase in the amount of incidents each year. Because of this we need constant training and increased funding.

To reduce the wear and tear on equipment and to improve efficiency, we have decided to construct a purpose-built Rescue Base. For the last 27 years, we have had to keep vehicles and life-saving equipment at different team members’ homes. As the demand on the team has increased we’ve decide to take this leap sooner rather than later. Needless to say, the team will be under a lot of pressure in the short term, as we fundraise to meet the cost of construction. We are asking for assistance throughout the community, and for people to contribute in any way they can.

Every contribution is valuable and goes directly towards saving lives in the mountains.

GOAL

About GOAL

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to the alleviation of the suffering of the poorest of the poor. GOAL is non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political. Since being established in 1977, GOAL has proudly kept our administrative costs exceptionally low.

What GOAL Does

GOAL works towards ensuring that the most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life, i.e. food, water, shelter, medical attention and education.

GOAL has responded to nearly every major natural and manmade disaster for over three decades and is currently operational in 11 countries across the developing world. As well as responding to emergencies, GOAL implements rehabilitation and long-term development programmes and works with local partner organizations that have the same objectives as GOAL. While GOAL’s priority is to bring life-saving assistance to people affected by humanitarian crises, through the provision of food, healthcare and other basic services, it also prioritises programmes which care for street children and people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Once emergency situations have been resolved, GOAL implements a wide range of rehabilitation and development programmes including primary healthcare, the rehabilitation of homes, clinics and schools, water and sanitation provision and capacity building with local partner organizations.

Fundraising for GOAL

While GOAL welcomes all fundraising proposals, please note that we do not support events involving extreme sports such as parachute jumps. Neither do we support events which incur costs to be paid for from donations or funds raised by the event. If you have any queries please contact GOAL’s Fundraising Department on +353 (0) 1 2809779.

Homeless Child

Homeless Child believes that no child should live in poverty. In Rio de Janeiro, more than 7 million children are living on the street, faced with extreme violence, sexual exploitation, dire poverty and an ever increasing crack epidemic that kills every addicted child within 6-8 months.

Our projects give these children a chance for a home, an education, love and a future.

By building social networks which provide care, support and access to education, we work to strengthen the capacity of local communities and families through a network of locally based partnerships, and provide shelter and a family environment to those children who have no place to go.

By getting involved with Homeless Child you can help make a difference to the lives of Rio de Janeiro’s most vulnerable children.

Irish Ethiopian Friendship Association

Charity Overview  

We are a small group of people with strong connections to Ethiopia, through work and family ties.

We are focused on two main issues, namely:-

(a) helping to enable blind and handicapped people to become self sufficient.

(b) supporting and/or sponsoring young women during their education.

We work through local NGOs, thus minimising  our administrative overhead (averaging 3%).

Irish Horse Welfare Trust

Be the change you want to see in the world – Mahatma Gandhi

Established in 1999, The IHWT is currently the only charity dedicated to equines in Ireland.  Our focus is on the 5r's - Rescue, Rehabilitation, Re-homing, Re-Training & Re- Education.   The charity in the last 11 years has rescued and re-homed hundreds of abused and neglected horses & ponies throughout the four provinces of Ireland. 

The IHWT campaign work includes driving &  influencing legislation to ensure it is effective and can be enforced where appropriate so that equines are protected, nationally and at European level.  Through our Outreach Equine Welfare programmes, the IHWT delivers a wide and positive range of benefits to disadvantaged Irish youths.

Often it is through animals that we can learn the most about kindness and patience and love.  This charity delivers these fundamental principles and is striving to develop these for the horses and children that have lost HOPE.

Our vision for the future is to be the centre of excellence for Equine Welfare in Ireland, to develop a range of Equine Therapy programmes to underpin a support structure for disadvantaged children.  To have progressive animal welfare legislation implemented.  To grow our Ex Racehourse Retraining programme, and develop a blueprint model that can be replicated throughout Ireland.  Thats our vision, do you share it, do you want to join and be part of our story!   Get involved make an impact today and invest in IHWT vision. 

Irish Red Cross

The Irish Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian aid organisation. With 97 million volunteers in 186 countries, the Red Cross Movement are on the ground at every natural disaster and conflict zone, bringing life-saving aid to people in desperate need. It is our mission to protect the lives and dignity of the most vulnerable people around the world. At home, here in Ireland, over 4,000 Irish Red Cross volunteers from 135 local branches reach out to vulnerable members of their community providing extensive community care programmes. Please give what you can today and help save lives. For more information please log onto www.redcross.ie

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is Ireland’s leading marine conservation NGO (Non Governmental Organisation). Established in 1990, we are dedicated to the conservation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) in Irish waters. The IWDG is a registered charity and was awarded charitable status in 2000 (CHY11163). Our membership reflects a broad spectrum of people from throughout the island of Ireland and abroad, who share our passion for whales and dolphins.

ISPCA National Animal Centre

RNLI

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a registered charity that saves lives at sea. It provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service to 100 nautical miles out from the coast of the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. The RNLI, which provides nine out of ten sea rescue launches, continues to rely on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income.

The RNLI in Ireland has 43 lifeboat stations operating 55 lifeboats in order to provide a ring of safety around the Irish coastline. This fleet enables the lifeboat service to reach at least 90% of all casualties that are within 10 nautical miles of lifeboat stations within 30 minutes of launch, in all weathers. Last year Irish Lifeboats launched 976 times and rescued over 1,000 people.

The RISE Foundation

The Umbrella Foundation

The Umbrella Foundation seeks to relieve the impact of poverty and war on the children of Nepal through projects which promote education, vocational training, and community enrichment, so that they may grow up to become responsible, contributing citizens of Nepal.