Trócaire
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We are Trócaire.
We work to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create.
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We work to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create.
Charity No. 20204842
'We have started to work the land again & can take care of her school fees. I'd like to pass that gratitude on' - Julio, Miriam & Julio Jr's dad
This International Day of Education, look at how your support of last year's Trócaire Box campaign has changed Miriam & Julio's lives in Guatemala 🇬🇹
This International Day of Education, look at how your support of last year's Trócaire Box campaign has changed Miriam & Julio's lives in Guatemala 🇬🇹
January 24, 2026 at 1:53 PM
'We have started to work the land again & can take care of her school fees. I'd like to pass that gratitude on' - Julio, Miriam & Julio Jr's dad
This International Day of Education, look at how your support of last year's Trócaire Box campaign has changed Miriam & Julio's lives in Guatemala 🇬🇹
This International Day of Education, look at how your support of last year's Trócaire Box campaign has changed Miriam & Julio's lives in Guatemala 🇬🇹
The future of Gaza must be determined by the Palestinian people, for the Palestinian people. Trump's Board of Peace will not deliver peace.
We must never stop doing all we can for real, meaningful peace and real, meaningful justice for the Palestinian, and other oppressed people, around the world💪
We must never stop doing all we can for real, meaningful peace and real, meaningful justice for the Palestinian, and other oppressed people, around the world💪
January 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The future of Gaza must be determined by the Palestinian people, for the Palestinian people. Trump's Board of Peace will not deliver peace.
We must never stop doing all we can for real, meaningful peace and real, meaningful justice for the Palestinian, and other oppressed people, around the world💪
We must never stop doing all we can for real, meaningful peace and real, meaningful justice for the Palestinian, and other oppressed people, around the world💪
"Civilians continue to bear the brunt - indiscriminate attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure, widespread sexual violence. In Sudan, over 33m people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026."
Trócaire's Birke Herzbruch at Oireachtas Committee on war in Sudan: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Trócaire's Birke Herzbruch at Oireachtas Committee on war in Sudan: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
January 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"Civilians continue to bear the brunt - indiscriminate attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure, widespread sexual violence. In Sudan, over 33m people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026."
Trócaire's Birke Herzbruch at Oireachtas Committee on war in Sudan: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Trócaire's Birke Herzbruch at Oireachtas Committee on war in Sudan: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Seán Farrell is in the West Bank seeing how Israeli settlers are using ever-increasing violence and intimidation to force Palestinian people off their land. This is what illegal occupation looks like.
We must oppose this occupation and keep supporting these communities in their fight for justice.
We must oppose this occupation and keep supporting these communities in their fight for justice.
January 21, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Seán Farrell is in the West Bank seeing how Israeli settlers are using ever-increasing violence and intimidation to force Palestinian people off their land. This is what illegal occupation looks like.
We must oppose this occupation and keep supporting these communities in their fight for justice.
We must oppose this occupation and keep supporting these communities in their fight for justice.
1,000 days of brutal civil war in Sudan has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Don't stop talking about Sudan. Don't stop sharing. We must keep all eyes on Sudan. At Trócaire, we are doing all we can to reach as many people as possible who desperately need support.
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
1,000 days of brutal civil war in Sudan has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Don't stop talking about Sudan. Don't stop sharing. We must keep all eyes on Sudan. At Trócaire, we are doing all we can to reach as many people as possible who desperately need support.
In a time where global aid cuts are on the rise, Trócaire & our local Ukrainian partners are very grateful for Irish Aid's continued support of our life-saving & life-changing work. Many thanks to Irish Aid for providing Trócaire with €1 million to continue our vital humanitarian work in Ukraine.
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
In a time where global aid cuts are on the rise, Trócaire & our local Ukrainian partners are very grateful for Irish Aid's continued support of our life-saving & life-changing work. Many thanks to Irish Aid for providing Trócaire with €1 million to continue our vital humanitarian work in Ukraine.
'Some say young people are not as interested in global issues...'
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell was blown away by the ingenuity, creativity & commitment of young people from around the country at last week's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The next generation are leading the way!
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell was blown away by the ingenuity, creativity & commitment of young people from around the country at last week's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The next generation are leading the way!
January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
'Some say young people are not as interested in global issues...'
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell was blown away by the ingenuity, creativity & commitment of young people from around the country at last week's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The next generation are leading the way!
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell was blown away by the ingenuity, creativity & commitment of young people from around the country at last week's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The next generation are leading the way!
🛑Did you know that the Irish government is trying to bring in legislation to ratify the #ISDS pillar of the #CETA trade deal that would allow for big corporations to sue Ireland in investor courts for huge sums of money?
Register now for the webinar on Thursday, 15 Jan, 7:30-9pm: ow.ly/eaRb50XU0xP
Register now for the webinar on Thursday, 15 Jan, 7:30-9pm: ow.ly/eaRb50XU0xP
CETA: private investor courts, corporate power, and how we stop it
Online event on the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025, its trade justice risks, ISDS/ICS under CETA, and how to take action.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
🛑Did you know that the Irish government is trying to bring in legislation to ratify the #ISDS pillar of the #CETA trade deal that would allow for big corporations to sue Ireland in investor courts for huge sums of money?
Register now for the webinar on Thursday, 15 Jan, 7:30-9pm: ow.ly/eaRb50XU0xP
Register now for the webinar on Thursday, 15 Jan, 7:30-9pm: ow.ly/eaRb50XU0xP
Ireland is dangerously off track on its climate targets, facing fines of €26 billion.
An Coimisiún Pleanála are currently considering a planning application for a commercial LNG terminal in north Kerry. The potential consequences are stark.
👉Learn what's at stake: www.trocaire.org/news/climate...
An Coimisiún Pleanála are currently considering a planning application for a commercial LNG terminal in north Kerry. The potential consequences are stark.
👉Learn what's at stake: www.trocaire.org/news/climate...
January 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Ireland is dangerously off track on its climate targets, facing fines of €26 billion.
An Coimisiún Pleanála are currently considering a planning application for a commercial LNG terminal in north Kerry. The potential consequences are stark.
👉Learn what's at stake: www.trocaire.org/news/climate...
An Coimisiún Pleanála are currently considering a planning application for a commercial LNG terminal in north Kerry. The potential consequences are stark.
👉Learn what's at stake: www.trocaire.org/news/climate...
An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision for a commercial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Tarbert, north Kerry is due by January 13th.
If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️
If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️
January 7, 2026 at 6:56 PM
An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision for a commercial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Tarbert, north Kerry is due by January 13th.
If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️
If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️
Thanks to Irish Aid, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Helen McEntee, and Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora, Neale Richmond for their recent announcement of funding for 2026.
This will allow us to continue providing life-saving and life-changing aid around the world.
This will allow us to continue providing life-saving and life-changing aid around the world.
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Thanks to Irish Aid, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Helen McEntee, and Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora, Neale Richmond for their recent announcement of funding for 2026.
This will allow us to continue providing life-saving and life-changing aid around the world.
This will allow us to continue providing life-saving and life-changing aid around the world.
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41767205.html - Trócaire’s Sudan Country Director, Mary Wamuyu, writes of the difference that Irish solidarity can make in Sudan.
'People are not starving because food does not exist. They are starving because food cannot reach them.'
'People are not starving because food does not exist. They are starving because food cannot reach them.'
In 2026, the people of Sudan wish for the guns to fall silent
Trócaire’s country director for Sudan, Mary Wamuyu, writes of the difference that Irish solidarity can make in what has become ‘the forgotten war’
irishexaminer.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:32 AM
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41767205.html - Trócaire’s Sudan Country Director, Mary Wamuyu, writes of the difference that Irish solidarity can make in Sudan.
'People are not starving because food does not exist. They are starving because food cannot reach them.'
'People are not starving because food does not exist. They are starving because food cannot reach them.'
🎁Still looking for a last minute gift? Pop in to grab a Gift of Change (starting from just €5), Christmas decorations or maybe even some crafts from countries we work in.
We've extended our opening hours (see comments) in our Cork & Belfast centres so you can grab those last few meaningful gifts!
We've extended our opening hours (see comments) in our Cork & Belfast centres so you can grab those last few meaningful gifts!
December 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🎁Still looking for a last minute gift? Pop in to grab a Gift of Change (starting from just €5), Christmas decorations or maybe even some crafts from countries we work in.
We've extended our opening hours (see comments) in our Cork & Belfast centres so you can grab those last few meaningful gifts!
We've extended our opening hours (see comments) in our Cork & Belfast centres so you can grab those last few meaningful gifts!
With life-saving food & medicine often blocked or delayed in Gaza & other areas, please consider a Gift of Urgent Financial Aid this Christmas.
Your gift puts money directly into the hands of those who need it most, helping people buy what they need to survive.
Buy here - ow.ly/5X9v50XA8Ri
Your gift puts money directly into the hands of those who need it most, helping people buy what they need to survive.
Buy here - ow.ly/5X9v50XA8Ri
December 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
With life-saving food & medicine often blocked or delayed in Gaza & other areas, please consider a Gift of Urgent Financial Aid this Christmas.
Your gift puts money directly into the hands of those who need it most, helping people buy what they need to survive.
Buy here - ow.ly/5X9v50XA8Ri
Your gift puts money directly into the hands of those who need it most, helping people buy what they need to survive.
Buy here - ow.ly/5X9v50XA8Ri
'When I see my children smiling, that is what gives me hope. I want them to go far.'
Conflict. Drought. Malnutrition. Support. Hope. Love. This is Fardosa's story💪
Please support families in Somalia & around the world who are caught in conflict this Christmas - ow.ly/UAtU50XK9t4
Conflict. Drought. Malnutrition. Support. Hope. Love. This is Fardosa's story💪
Please support families in Somalia & around the world who are caught in conflict this Christmas - ow.ly/UAtU50XK9t4
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
'When I see my children smiling, that is what gives me hope. I want them to go far.'
Conflict. Drought. Malnutrition. Support. Hope. Love. This is Fardosa's story💪
Please support families in Somalia & around the world who are caught in conflict this Christmas - ow.ly/UAtU50XK9t4
Conflict. Drought. Malnutrition. Support. Hope. Love. This is Fardosa's story💪
Please support families in Somalia & around the world who are caught in conflict this Christmas - ow.ly/UAtU50XK9t4
The war in Sudan has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis. International actors, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, must stop funding this war and providing arms to bring it to an end NOW!
December 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The war in Sudan has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis. International actors, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, must stop funding this war and providing arms to bring it to an end NOW!
Did you know that the Irish government is trying to bring in legislation to ratify the #ISDS pillar of the #CETA trade deal that would allow for big corporations to sue Ireland in investor courts for huge sums of money? 1/2
CETA: private investor courts, corporate power, and how we stop it
Join Comhlámh Trade Justice Group to hear more about the Arbitration Bill, the Investment Court System and what we can do to stop it.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
⚖️Human rights are universal, unconditional and non-negotiable
This Human Rights Day, and everyday, we won't stop challenging injustice and defending human rights around the world through national and international courts, campaigns, protests and persistence.
This Human Rights Day, and everyday, we won't stop challenging injustice and defending human rights around the world through national and international courts, campaigns, protests and persistence.
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
⚖️Human rights are universal, unconditional and non-negotiable
This Human Rights Day, and everyday, we won't stop challenging injustice and defending human rights around the world through national and international courts, campaigns, protests and persistence.
This Human Rights Day, and everyday, we won't stop challenging injustice and defending human rights around the world through national and international courts, campaigns, protests and persistence.
#CSDDD Political agreement announced
👉NO obligations for big companies to take action to reduce emissions
👉NO reduction of barriers to accessing justice for victims & communities
👉NO strong incentives to prevent human rights abuses
Ireland agreed to the deal with little thought to its consequences
👉NO obligations for big companies to take action to reduce emissions
👉NO reduction of barriers to accessing justice for victims & communities
👉NO strong incentives to prevent human rights abuses
Ireland agreed to the deal with little thought to its consequences
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#CSDDD Political agreement announced
👉NO obligations for big companies to take action to reduce emissions
👉NO reduction of barriers to accessing justice for victims & communities
👉NO strong incentives to prevent human rights abuses
Ireland agreed to the deal with little thought to its consequences
👉NO obligations for big companies to take action to reduce emissions
👉NO reduction of barriers to accessing justice for victims & communities
👉NO strong incentives to prevent human rights abuses
Ireland agreed to the deal with little thought to its consequences
As Minister Peter Burke heads to the final #CSDDD trilogue negotiation, @irishtimes.com has published shocking revelations on the corporate campaign to lobby for EU deregulation, undermine democracy and weaken vital protections for people and the planet: www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
‘Catch remaining targets’: Leaked Teneo files pull back curtain on corporate lobbying
Internal Teneo documents reveal exactly how oil firms and other big multinationals pushed to dilute EU supply chain rules
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
As Minister Peter Burke heads to the final #CSDDD trilogue negotiation, @irishtimes.com has published shocking revelations on the corporate campaign to lobby for EU deregulation, undermine democracy and weaken vital protections for people and the planet: www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
'Minister Peter Burke, you can take the side of the corporate lobby, increase corporate profits, increase pollution, increase human rights abuses or you can take the side of affected communities, workers & the environment.'
Ireland must stand against human rights abuses & environmental destruction!
Ireland must stand against human rights abuses & environmental destruction!
December 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
'Minister Peter Burke, you can take the side of the corporate lobby, increase corporate profits, increase pollution, increase human rights abuses or you can take the side of affected communities, workers & the environment.'
Ireland must stand against human rights abuses & environmental destruction!
Ireland must stand against human rights abuses & environmental destruction!
Incredible atmosphere at last night's Gaza fundraiser at Leinster House. We are deeply grateful to Marty Morrissey, Celine Byrne, Jack Lukeman, Mairead Carroll and John McColgan for their songs and stories. And especially to Sean Ó Feargháil & all our generous supporters for making it so successful!
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Incredible atmosphere at last night's Gaza fundraiser at Leinster House. We are deeply grateful to Marty Morrissey, Celine Byrne, Jack Lukeman, Mairead Carroll and John McColgan for their songs and stories. And especially to Sean Ó Feargháil & all our generous supporters for making it so successful!
On International Volunteer Day, here's a message from Declan and Mariama, just two of our amazing volunteers here in Ireland🩵
This Christmas, please consider supporting our appeal to help those who need it the most: ow.ly/Bfax50XCIHA
This Christmas, please consider supporting our appeal to help those who need it the most: ow.ly/Bfax50XCIHA
December 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On International Volunteer Day, here's a message from Declan and Mariama, just two of our amazing volunteers here in Ireland🩵
This Christmas, please consider supporting our appeal to help those who need it the most: ow.ly/Bfax50XCIHA
This Christmas, please consider supporting our appeal to help those who need it the most: ow.ly/Bfax50XCIHA
Trócaire ✨Wrapped✨
Thanks to your support, we were able to support 2.13 million people in more than 20 countries last year through working with local partners.
We will never stop fighting to support the world's most vulnerable & at-risk communities!
*Figures from Trócaire's 2024/25 Annual Report
Thanks to your support, we were able to support 2.13 million people in more than 20 countries last year through working with local partners.
We will never stop fighting to support the world's most vulnerable & at-risk communities!
*Figures from Trócaire's 2024/25 Annual Report
December 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Trócaire ✨Wrapped✨
Thanks to your support, we were able to support 2.13 million people in more than 20 countries last year through working with local partners.
We will never stop fighting to support the world's most vulnerable & at-risk communities!
*Figures from Trócaire's 2024/25 Annual Report
Thanks to your support, we were able to support 2.13 million people in more than 20 countries last year through working with local partners.
We will never stop fighting to support the world's most vulnerable & at-risk communities!
*Figures from Trócaire's 2024/25 Annual Report
⚠️The CSDDD explained in 45 seconds⚠️
Minister Peter Burke, take a stand and defend human rights and the environment over corporate profits before it's too late!
@chris-oconnell.bsky.social
Minister Peter Burke, take a stand and defend human rights and the environment over corporate profits before it's too late!
@chris-oconnell.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⚠️The CSDDD explained in 45 seconds⚠️
Minister Peter Burke, take a stand and defend human rights and the environment over corporate profits before it's too late!
@chris-oconnell.bsky.social
Minister Peter Burke, take a stand and defend human rights and the environment over corporate profits before it's too late!
@chris-oconnell.bsky.social