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Aid programmes in Somalia have been deeply affected by funding cuts with Trocáire saying it will have to 'rethink' the work it does there

Irish NGOs say aid cuts putting millions of lives at risk

Leaders in Ireland's humanitarian sector have said that millions of lives are at risk after Western countries drastically cut foreign aid budgets this year.

Ireland • 26 Jun

Julio and Ilma Paau Quib with their children in La Paz, Guatemala

Aid from places like Ireland 'more important than ever'

An Irish charity has said aid from countries like Ireland is more important than ever, as the Trump administration has suspended most foreign aid contracts.

Ireland • 11 Mar

Many people walk long distances to reach the Tobo displacement camp in the Nuba Mountains area

More aid needed as millions displaced by war in Sudan

"We don't have enough and are appealing for any sort of help to get more resources." That's the call from Duke Nyauncho, Trocaire's Finance and Operations Manager in Sudan.

World • 18 Dec 24

He joined Trócaire in 1981 as Africa Programme Officer, and later served as Trócaire representative in Laos (file image)

Former Trócaire Executive Director Justin Kilcullen dies

The former Executive Director of Trócaire Justin Kilcullen has died.

Ireland • 17 Jul 24

Hundreds of people lost their lives when Cyclone Freddy reached Malawi last year

Irish aid worker says empathy needed over climate impacts

An Irish aid worker has called for more empathy from countries in the Global North when responding to climate change as millions experience food insecurity in Malawi.

Climate Change • 06 Apr 24

This year's campaign focuses on Somalia - pictured are eight-year-old Habiba Ibrahim and her three-year-old sister Habso

Trócaire marks 50 years as it launches Somalia appeal

The 50th annual Trócaire Lenten Appeal has officially been launched today, with this year's milestone appeal from the charity focusing on the millions facing hunger in Somalia.

Regional • 21 Feb 23

The lenten box appeal is the charity's biggest fundraising campaign, accounting for 60% of its funding (Image: Trócaire)

Trócaire confirms Lenten donations can be returned

Trócaire has announced that donations from their Lenten box appeal can be returned.

Coronavirus • 24 May 20

People carry supplies on the streets of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

African countries unprepared for the storm

At a time when many African nations are already struggling with malnutrition, disease and a lack of healthcare facilities, the Covid-19 pandemic could be disastrous for developing countries on the continent.

Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20

Sally O'Neill Sanchez was a prominent figure in Trócaire

Tributes paid to 'heartbeat of Trócaire' Sally O'Neill

Tributes have been paid to Irish charity worker Sally O'Neill Sanchez after her death in a car crash in Guatemala.

Ireland • 08 Apr 19

Digital donation boxes are being piloted at Supermac's

Trócaire goes digital as cashless payments increase

As cashless payments continue to increase, Trócaire has turned to digital technology as part of its Lenten fund-raising campaign because people have less loose change in their pockets.

Ireland • 06 Mar 19