In times where we see a rise of nationalism and isolationism in many places, it is important to redouble our commitment and efforts around principles of international solidarity and cooperation. The idea and practices of the WHO are an integral part of those principles and play an invaluable role in helping peoples of the world face the shared multiple challenges ahead of us.”

My human library book experience with Comhlámh I had never heard of a ‘human library’ book and when the opportunity came to speak about my recent volunteering experience in this experimental event, I jumped at the chance! I volunteered as a human library book at...

Virtual #Volops At the launch of VolOps at the Irish Aid Volunteering Fair with staff from Comhlámh, Irish Aid and then Minister Seán Sherlock.  Since the launch of VolOps at the Irish Aid Volunteering Fair in 2014, we have used the social media platforms of Facebook,...

International volunteering has played a key role in working to address social injustice and building resilience in the face of multiple local and global challenges. We are now facing an unprecedented global challenge which requires true solidarity to make decisions in...

Comhlámh call for immediate action to end Direct Provision People that seek state protection in Ireland under international law should not have to live in circumstances that contradict the government's own health advice to people. Cramped overcrowding within direct...

Comhlámh condemns attacks on humanitarian workers in Greece; offers practical support in Ireland Volunteers from Search and Rescue organisation ‘Open Arms,’ off the northern coast of Lesvos, Northern Greece. Photo Credit: Marcello Biglia Comhlámh condemns the recent...

"Protect our laws and humanity!" - Open Letter by 152 Organisations about the situation in Greece. Volunteers from Search and Rescue organisation 'Open Arms,' off the northern coast of Lesvos, Northern Greece. Photo Credit: Marcello Biglia Comhlamh co-signs the...

Young People Developing Collective Actions The project focuses in particular on young migrants and international volunteers, drawing on their experiences of living in other cultures. At the end of February, we had the privilege of heading to Palermo, Sicily, to...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and International Volunteering Preparing for the almost inevitable global spread of this virus, now dubbed COVID-19, is one of the most pro-social, altruistic things you can do in response to potential disruptions of this kind.We should prepare,...