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June 6, 2023
#FirstWeds Summer Series 2023 (Part 2): Search and Rescue: From Celebration to Criminalisation
June 4, 2023
#FirstWeds Summer Series 2023: Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Shedding Light on the Reality of EU Pushbacks
May 2, 2023
Comhlámh AGM & Annual Forum 2023- 25 May 2023
October 14, 2022
‘We Need to Talk – Hosting Conversations on Climate Change and Unsustainability’ – Comhlámh’s IVCO 2022 Think Piece
July 5, 2022
Research into emerging models of global solidarity and global citizens
A joint Comhlamh & Maynooth University project We often refer to the concept of global citizenship education in our work, but rarely have the time to reflect on what the concept means, and how it relates to democracy and the role of the state in an increasingly globalised world. In January, Comhlámh began a six-month […]
June 15, 2022
Comhlámh AGM 2022 & Annual Forum – 23 June 2022
Comhlámh’s AGM and Development Forum are taking place on June 23rd, from 18.00 – 20.00. Comhlámh AGM 2022 (6PM, Members only) We invite Comhlámh members to the online AGM 2022, at which the new CEO, Caroline Murphy, the Chair and the Treasurer will report on the organisation’s work and finances in 2021. This will also include […]
May 31, 2022
Comhlámh Welcomes New CEO and a Capacity Building & Volunteering Quality Project Officer
Comhlámh is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Dr Caroline Murphy. She brings considerable expertise to the organisation with over 14 years’ experience of working for organisations across the Irish International Development sector, with a most recent appointment as Acting Director for Financial Justice Ireland. Over the years, Caroline has […]
May 9, 2022
Comhlámh Says Goodbye to Caoimhe Butterly
As our Erasmus+ funded “Working for a Better World” project concludes, we are very sorry to be saying goodbye to our colleague, Caoimhe Butterly. Since November 2019, Caoimhe coordinated this project, which aimed to resource migrant solidarity responders within their increasingly difficult work. She worked tirelessly to support internal and collective psychological and emotional safety, […]
May 9, 2022
#FirstWeds Spring Series (PART 3): Criminalisation of Humanitarians on the European Borders
About the #FirstWeds ‘Conflict and Migration Through the Lens of Solidarity’ Spring Series Our #FirstWeds Spring Series holds in mind Ukrainians and people of other countries ridden by war and conflict, who have been forced to leave their homes and cross borders in search of safety. What are some practical ways to extend support and […]
April 19, 2022
Decolonising Development Education Workshop
You are invited to Decolonising Development Education workshop. DATES: Tuesday, 31 May and Tuesday, 30 August LOCATION: Dublin (in-person) We hope to see you there! Comhlámh is delighted to be collaborating with IDEA and WorldWise Global Schools on a 2-part ‘Decolonising Development Education’ training this summer. The 2-part training workshop is an invitation to explore colonialism’s […]
April 11, 2022
#FirstWeds Spring Series (PART 2): Solidarity in Crisis
About the #FirstWeds Conflict and Migration Through the Lens of Solidarity Our #FirstWeds Spring Series holds in mind Ukrainians and people of other countries ridden by war and conflict, who have been forced to leave their homes and cross borders in search of safety. What are some practical ways to extend support and solidarity from […]
March 16, 2022
Access to Medicines Ireland Press Release: TRIPS WAIVER DEAL WELCOME BUT PHARMA MUST PLAY ITS PART
Tuesday, 15th March, 2022Campaigners from Access to Medicines Ireland, a leading group of doctors, academics and patients who advocate for greater access to essential medicines, have welcomed reports of a landmark deal at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. The deal, reported to have been agreed by the EU, US, South Africa and […]
March 16, 2022
#FirstWeds Spring Series (PART 1): Solidarity with Ukraine
About the #FirstWeds Conflict & Migration Through the Lens of Solidarity Our #FirstWeds Spring Series holds in mind Ukrainians and people of other countries ridden by war and conflict, who have been forced to leave their homes and cross borders in search of safety. What are some practical ways to extend support and solidarity from […]
March 16, 2022
#FirstWeds Spring Series: Conflict and Migration through the lens of Solidarity
Our upcoming #FirstWeds Spring Series holds in mind Ukrainians and people of other countries ridden by war and conflict, who have been forced to leave their homes and cross borders in search of safety. What are some practical ways to extend support and solidarity from Ireland? And, as we extend this support and solidarity, how […]
March 3, 2022
Stephen Ucembe: Put Children First, End Orphanage Care
Written by Stephen Ucembe, Regional Advocacy Manager with Hope and Homes and founder of the Kenya Society of Careleavers, for the official launch of ‘Put Children First: End Orphanage Care’ EndorserCampaign on 3 February 2022. My name is Stephen, I grew up in care, spent almost 15 years of my childhood in a children’s home, […]
February 10, 2022
Saying Goodbye to Sandra Byrne, Comhlámh’s Volunteer Quality Project Officer
10 Feb 2022 Today marks the departure of our dear colleague Sandra Byrne. Sandra has been a member of the Comhlamh staff team since 2017, mainly in her capacity as Volunteer Quality Project Officer and more recently as Interim Programme Manager. With a background in community development, Sandra brought such care and depth to her […]
February 2, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE:
Comhlámh and the End Orphanage Volunteering Working Group launch their key policy recommendations to help end the practice of orphanage volunteering and the institutionalisation of children globally
MEDIA RELEASE Comhlámh and the End Orphanage Volunteering Working Group launch their key policy recommendations to help end the practice of orphanage volunteering and the institutionalisation of children globally Dublin, 3 February 2022 – Comhlámh and the End Orphanage Volunteering Working Group today launched their ‘Put Children First: End Orphanage Care’ campaign’s key recommendations to […]
October 21, 2021
A Development Education Programme for Code Volunteer Sending Agencies
A Development Education Programme for Code Volunteer Sending Agencies Development Education Programme for Code VSAs This is a programme for Comhlámh Code Volunteer Sending Agencies WHEN: Sessions will take place on the last Thursday of every month, beginning Thursday, 28 October, from 11.30am to 1pm. Register now On 28 October, Comhlámh is starting a new Development […]
September 29, 2021
#FirstWeds Autumn Series (PART1): The Future is Now: Global Youth Voices on the Climate Crisis
With COP26 as the backdrop, join us this autumn for our #FirstWeds series where we will be seeking wisdom and inspiration from youth, elders, and a wider cohort of community activists on the climate crisis, present and future.
September 16, 2021
Building a new look Volunteer Charter: Join the Working Group by 23 September
Building a new look Volunteer Charter: Join the Working Group by 23 September Join the Volunteer Charter Working Group JOIN now Are you a returned volunteer? Are you keen to support the re-imagining (and making) of a new look resource for Volunteers to take the place of Comhlámh’s 2012 Volunteer Charter? If yes and yes, you can […]
September 16, 2021
The Comhlámh Trade Justice Group’s new CETA resource page launched
The Comhlámh Trade Justice Group is launching its new resource page today to inform the Irish public on what is at stake with the ratification of the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, CETA. Visit the page now.
September 16, 2021
#FirstWeds Autumn Series: Coping with COP – Reflections on the climate crisis, present and future
With COP26 as the backdrop, join us this autumn for our #FirstWeds series where we will be seeking wisdom and inspiration from youth, elders, and a wider cohort of community activists on the climate crisis, present and future.
September 1, 2021
Continuing the Journey: A Development Education Series for returned volunteers and development workers
Continuing the Journey: A Development Education Series for returned volunteers and development workers Continuing the Journey: register now ‘Continuing the journey’ is an introductory course to Development Education and an invitation to learn, share and reflect in order to make sense of our world. WHEN: Tuesday evenings over 4 weeks (5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th […]
August 26, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: EU Leaders urged to immediately support the WTO TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments
MEDIA RELEASE: EU Leaders urged to immediately support the WTO TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments Coinciding with the arrival of President Macron, Access to Medicines Ireland (AMI) and its supporters are demonstrating outside Government Buildings at Merrion Street today. AMI calls on the EU leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Micheál Martin to immediately support the WTO TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments and save lives. Founding […]
August 17, 2021
Join us at the World Café event for returned volunteers and development workers
Join us at the World Café event for returned volunteers and development workers The World Café is an event for returned volunteers and development workers interested in connecting with each other, sharing stories and continuing their global justice journey back home. Comhlámh is a place for people to come together, share stories and make […]
July 26, 2021
Invitation to Tender: Evaluation of Comhlámh’s Irish Aid Programme 2017-2020
Invitation to Tender: Evaluation of Comhlámh’s Irish Aid Programme 2017-2020 TERMS OF REFERENCE Evaluation of Comhlámh’s Irish Aid Programme 2017-2020 1. BACKGRUND Comhlámh is the association of international volunteers and development workers. The association’s vision is of development workers and volunteers working in solidarity for a socially just, equitable and sustainable world, locally and globally. Our mission is to nurture, […]
December 13, 2018
Changing Volunteering in Orphanages.
https://youtu.be/wUUjPvnWFgM The untold stories of orphanages, a system that’s harming the very children we believe it protects, and how you can choose to be part of the solution. Over the years many kind and well-intentioned people have volunteered in orphanages. They have done so in order to help some of the world’s most […]
November 27, 2018
Celebrating Global Efforts to end Gender Based Violence
Dear Friends Please join us this International Human Rights Day to mark the contribution of southern based women working to eradicate gender based violence. Our celebration of this inspiring collaboration takes place on 10th December at 6:30 p.m. at the Mansion House Dawson Street Dublin 2 with our special guest speaker Noeline Blackwell, Director […]
November 27, 2018
Dympna Meaney Fund Now Open for 2019 Applications
Dympna Meaney Women’s Leadership Development Fund Applications are now open. Please note these are to be be submitted by Friday 29th March 2019. Please do share this across you networks. Purpose of the Fund The Dympna Meaney Women’s Leadership Development Fund seeks to connect women leaders from Africa, Asia, and/or Central or South America with […]
October 3, 2018
Living in the shadows of Irish society.
This is a typical day in the life of an asylum seeker in Knockalisheen Accommodation Centre (Direct Provision). The first thing is a trip to communal bathrooms to brush teeth and shower before breakfast which will be served in the canteen between 08h00-10h00. The condition of the bathroom will depend on the type of a […]
September 7, 2018
Comhlámh Statement on Trump’s Visit
“Comhlámh are delighted to host the Trump Baby blimp with Afri, Friends of the Earth, and the Latin American Solidarity Center. It affords an opportunity for collective expressions of discontent about how our societies are organized at local and global levels. Trump is not the only leader with a clear desire to […]
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