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Irish Aid
Irish Aid is the Government of Ireland’s development cooperation programme.
Ireland believes in creating a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world.
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Simon Cumbers Media Fund
The Simon Cumbers Media Fund supports journalists to report on global development.
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Irish Aid 50
Marking 50 years of Ireland’s Overseas Development Assistance
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Irish Aid funding applications now open
The Civil Society Fund supports NGOs working in countries which are eligible to receive Official Development Assistance.
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Global Solidarity Run
Join the Global Solidarity Run on October 19, 2024.
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Where we work
We work with partners around the world, to tackle poverty, hunger and humanitarian need in over 130 countries.