We cannot talk about the contribution of volunteers to resilient societies without addressing the conditions in which they volunteer. Safeguarding is not simply about protecting individuals; it is about protecting civic space, democratic participation and the...

Comhlámh’s Justice for Palestine member group is beginning a series of blog posts sharing reflections, resources and perspectives emerging from the group’s discussions and engagement with Palestine. The series will include book reviews, reflections on current affairs...

Comhlámh and the Centre for Global Education are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding through the Shared Island Civic Society Fund to deepen our partnership and develop new approaches to cross-border community work and public engagement. This new...

Could you help guide Comhlámh through its next chapter? Comhlámh is inviting expressions of interest from people who share our commitment to solidarity and global justice and who would like to contribute their experience, perspective and leadership to the organisation...

As the International Year of Volunteering 2026 (IVY 2026) draws to a close, Comhlámh is delighted to invite you to an evening of celebration, reflection, and conversation.   Over the past year, people around the world have come together to recognise the role that...

  Join us for a lunchtime webinar to launch of the new Ethical and Responsible Student Travel Guide for schools.   Register now by clicking here   International travel can make a significant contribution to young people’s learning, supporting a deeper...

Caroline Murphy from Comhlámh alongside international colleagues at IVCO 2026, following their sessio accessibility and Inclusion: reaching under-represented groups.  This interactive session explored the barriers that prevent some groups from accessing volunteering...

Fiachra Brennan from Comhlámh alongside international colleagues at IVCO 2026, following their session on building sustainable and balanced partnerships beyond capacity building. The conversation highlighted the importance of reciprocity, shared decision-making and...

Meeting Christian Midence, Minister of Youth of Honduras and President of the National Volunteer Council (CONAVOL), at #IVCO2026. Honduras offers an important example of government leadership in strengthening volunteering and fostering collaboration between government...

Three members of the Comhlámh team are in Paris this week contributing to international conversations about mutual exchange, partnerships and the future of volunteering. Their participation comes at a critical time for the organisations and infrastructure that support...

Our Culture Night was a warm, joyful and uplifting evening of Afghan culture, storytelling, art, food, fashion, conversation and dancing — but it was also an evening of solidarity and campaigning for the rights of Afghan women and girls. We were delighted to bring...

What does it mean to volunteer internationally in a way that supports global justice and solidarity? Comhlámh recently hosted a lunchtime webinar introducing ‘Where do I Start?’, our free, self-guided online course for anyone interested in volunteering and being...

“The money moves, but the decision-making doesn’t. The resources move, but the expertise is still assumed to sit somewhere else. The language changes, but the relationship doesn’t.” In her latest reflection, Bronwyn April asks us to look beyond the language of climate...

"Like most people, I was under the impression that any volunteering is good volunteering, and that volunteering in an orphanage abroad is an obviously good thing to do. But it is not!!!  The evidence says otherwise. More than 80% of children in orphanages worldwide...

Thinking about international volunteering? Interested in solidarity and being active for change? Join Comhlámh for a lunchtime webinar where we’ll introduce our free, self-guided online course, Where do I Start? This session is an opportunity to learn more about the...