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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...
#FirstWeds Spring Series (PART 1): Solidarity with Ukraine
About the #FirstWeds Conflict & Migration Through the Lens of Solidarity Our 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...
#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...
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 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, orphanage,...
Applications are now open for the 2022 edition of the “Skills in Development Education” course
Applications for Solidarity in Action are open from 1 to 18th of March. This course (or learning journey) aims to cultivate sustainable activism in participants. It is open to those who have previously participated in one of our evening courses (Be the Change or Skills in Development Education), the UCDVO Volunteer Programme, or members of the UCD Community with relevant knowledge/experience. Find out more and apply here.
WEBINAR – Militarized Israel: How living in a highly militarized state affects children and young people in Palestine and Israel. A non violent response.
WEBINAR - Militarized Israel: How living in a highly militarized state affects children and young people in Palestine and Israel. A non-violent response. Comhlámh Justice for Palestine Member Group invites you to a panel style discussion on...
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...
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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...
Job Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer
Job Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer Job vacancy: Chief Executive Officer About Comhlámh: Comhlámh is the Irish Association of Development Workers and Volunteers. Our mission is to nurture, guide and mobilise development workers and volunteers to...
A note from the Comhlámh Board and staff team on the departure of Mark Cumming, C.E.O.
In February 2022, Mark Cumming will move on from his role as C.E.O of Comhlámh, a role that he has held since 2013. Mark is returning to his roots in training, programme development and accompaniment and while the impending loss weighs heavy on our hearts,...
Join ‘Put Children First: End Orphanage Care’ Endorsement Campaign Launch
You are invited to Put Children First: End Orphanage Care' Endorsement Campaign Launch. Comhlámh and the End Orphanage Volunteering Working Group launch its endorsement campaign to secure support for key policy recommendations on global care reform. The event will...
Job Vacancy: Project Officer, Capacity Building & Volunteering Quality
Job Vacancy: Project Officer, Capacity Building & Volunteering Quality Job Vacancy: Project Officer, Capacity Building & Volunteering Quality Job Title: Capacity Building & Volunteering Quality Project...
Applications are now open for the 2022 edition of the “Skills in Development Education” course
Applications are now open for Skills in Development Education 2022, a course that Comhlamh runs in partnership with UCDVO each year. This 7-week participatory course (one session per week) comprises of seven evening modules and a one-day practical workshop and aims to...
Join Rooting Resilience: Panel Discussion and Launch of Psychosocial Support Resources for Migrant Solidarity Responders
You are invited to Rooting Resilience: Panel Discussion and Launch of Psychosocial Support Resources for Migrant Solidarity Responders. The event will take place on Wednesday, 15 December, 10:30 AM-12:30 NOON. We hope to see you there! As part of Comhlámh’s Erasmus+...
Join ‘Put Children First: End Orphanage Care’ Student Action Group Meeting
Join us for the meeting of our 'Put Children First: End Orphanage Care' pledge and Student Action Group to help us end orphanage volunteering. We are meeting on Thursday, 25 November, 7PM. We hope to see you there! SIGN UP NOW Comhlámh and Tearfund Ireland invite all...
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