As we reflect on 2024, it is with immense gratitude that I present this annual report. Your continued support and dedication to solidarity, justice, and transformative change remain the foundation of our work. This past year has been one of deep reflection, solidarity action, and strengthened connections – both within Comhlámh and across the wider global justice movement.
At the core of our efforts this year has been the ongoing implementation of our 2023-2028 strategy. In a world facing multiple crises, we have remained committed to fostering resilience, care, and values-led engagement in international volunteering and global solidarity. Through our Irish Aid-funded programme, Towards Transformative Approaches: Evolving Ireland’s International Volunteering Traditions, we have worked to ensure that volunteering continues to be values-led, rooted in justice, and reflective of the communities it works alongside.
Our members and member groups continue to be at the heart of our work. In 2024, we deepened our engagement by strengthening our membership structures and creating new opportunities for active participation. Comhlámh has always been shaped by the energy, insights, and activism of our members, and this year was no different. From mobilising solidarity initiatives to influencing policies, their impact has been vital in driving change.
This year, we also stood firmly in solidarity with communities experiencing oppression and injustice. The genocide in Palestine and other global struggles for justice reminded us of the urgency of collective action. As an organisation, we amplified the voices of those calling for peace and justice, and we reaffirmed our commitment to rights-based activism.
None of this work would have been possible without the dedication of our staff, Board, and volunteers. Their passion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to Comhlámh’s mission inspire me every day. As we look ahead, we do so with a renewed commitment to nurturing transformative thinking, shaping ethical practices, and driving meaningful action in global solidarity.
Thank you for standing with us.