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Comhlámh Annual Report 2024
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...
Statement of Solidarity with the Crew of the Madleen from Comhlámh, the Irish Association of Development Workers and Volunteers
As members of Comhlámh, we stand in steadfast solidarity with the crew of the Madleen, a vessel of conscience and courage, intercepted in international waters by the Israeli military on Monday. The Madleen, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, carried not only...
Comhlámh Contributes to Global Case Study on Regulating Voluntourism Involving Children
The Comhlámh End Orphanage Volunteering Working Group was proud to contribute to the Global Case Study: How to Regulate the Issue of Voluntourism with Children, launched earlier this month by ECPAT International (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking). The study...
Comhlámh 2025 Development Education Series for Code VSAs, spotlighting ‘Ethical Communications’
The 2025 Development Education Series for Volunteer-Sending Agencies (VSAs) will run throughout May & June as a four-part online offering. The 2025 Development Education Series for Volunteer-Sending VSAs will spotlight the newly relaunched E-TICK, Comhlámh’s...
Decolonising Economic Development: The Role of the Development Sector
Join us and the Centre for Global Education at this online seminar, where we will share the findings of a Decolonising Economic Development: The Role of the Development Sector study carried out by academics Surbhi Kesar and Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven. This research...
Meet Bronwyn, Comhlámh’s New Education and Outreach Coordinator
Comhlámh is delighted to welcome Bronwyn April as our new Education and Outreach Coordinator. With 20 years of experience in social development and social justice, Bronwyn has worked in South Africa, Zambia and Ireland, dedicating her career to creating meaningful...
Join us at the Palestinian Short Films Festival
We are delighted to invite you to the Palestinian Short Films Festival on Thursday, 10th April, 6-9PM at the Fumbally! This event is led by three Palestinian women from the city of Hebron who are excited to host you on this special Palestinian cinema night. Join us at...
Reeling in 50 Years – An Open Evening to (Re) Kindle Ties and Reflect on 50 Years of Action for Global Justice
Whether your involvement in Comhlámh is just beginning, or goes back many years, you are an integral part of these 50 years, and we would be glad to see you in Comhlámh at this social evening on April 9th! If you’d like to bring along stories and any photos, objects,...
Comhlámh Justice for Palestine: Prisoners of the Occupation Theatre Production – Get Your Tickets Now
Support Comhlámh Justice for Palestine member group's theatre production and campaign to raise awareness of and advocate for the rights of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. This spring, from 20 to 22 May in the Smock Alley Theatre,, Comhlámh Justice for...
Palestine 101: Archiving Resistance Through Music
Join us for a special Palestine 101 event featuring Mo’min Swaitat, founder of the Majazz Project, a Palestinian-led record label and research platform. This session will introduce the Palestinian Sound Archive, a project dedicated to preserving and celebrating...
IVCO 2024 Conference Report: Volunteering for Solidarity
Comhlámh welcomes the publication of the IVCO 2024 Conference Report. This report captures vital discussions about the role of volunteering in these times of crisis. The conference was one of the highlights of last year, bringing together global leaders and...
Comhlámh CEO Calls for a Radical Reconnection in ‘Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review in Development Education’
Comhlámh is delighted to share that our CEO, Caroline Murphy, has contributed to the latest special issue of Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review, writing on the crucial question: How Can the Development Education Sector Re-connect with its Radical...
Beyond Good Intentions: Keeping Children Safe in Volunteering & Development – A Cambodian Expert Perspective on Safeguarding in the Global South
About Join us for an insightful in-person workshop to explore a vital challenge facing the international development sector – ensuring children are protected from harm in development programming. While good intentions are at the heart of global efforts to support...
Strengthening Safeguarding: Introducing the ‘Safer Culture Toolkit’ for Volunteer Sending Agencies
Comhlámh is pleased to introduce the Safer Culture Toolkit, developed by Angie Bamgbose, with the support of the Comhlámh Safeguarding Working Group. This resource is designed to help Volunteer Sending Agencies (VSAs) reflect on and strengthen their organisational...
Restore Humanity Campaign: A Call to Action in Response to US Global Policies and Funding Cuts
As the Irish Association of Development Workers and Volunteers, Comhlámh recognises the significant role that international aid plays in supporting communities worldwide. The future direction of U.S. development cooperation, particularly in light of recent discussions...
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