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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · 24d

When we think of culture, we might think of music, literature, or art, but community is an integral part of our culture here in Ireland. We're so excited to be opening the doors of charities and community groups around the country this @culturenightdub.bsky.social

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We Act On Culture Night • Culture Night

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · 29d

We've released a few more tickets for our @culturenightdub.bsky.social We Act Storytelling Session, make sure you come along!

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We Act: Culture Night Storytelling Session

An evening of tea, biscuits and shared stories from across our diverse communities.

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Sep 5

And we hope to use it to address some of the common questions people have about voluntary groups, how they're governed, why they exist, and what impact they have on wider society here in Ireland.

Let's spark a national conversation!

We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Sep 5

We hope this report serves as a practical resource for charities and community groups to better connect with the public and effectively deliver their message.

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Sep 5

75% of people in Ireland trust charities and community groups. 78% value the work of voluntary organisations.
67% agree that charities and community groups deliver high quality services.

Today, to mark International Day of Charity, We Are launching a report based on four years of our research.

Cover of a report, Trust & Understanding: Public Confidence in Charities and Community Groups

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Sep 3

What makes Ireland a great place to live?

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We Act: Be Part of your Community

Thank you to the incredible community of Clonakilty.

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Sep 2

We Act at Culture Night is back!

Charities and community groups around Ireland are opening their doors and welcoming you inside this 19 September!

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Bumbleance driver showing children his vehicle

We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our back to school edition of the Good News Gazette is here, and it is crammed full of joyful news, and inspiration for getting involved!

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Good News Gazette, Issue #43 Cards for Humanity and Penguins for Pilates

August 2025

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Aug 25

Charities and community groups are behind so much of the quiet, unseen work that happens in our communities.

We want to make that work loud and visible.

Visit WeAct.ie.

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Jul 7

"From living on the streets to being in college was only seven days apart for me."

Allen Bobinac shared his remarkable story in this weekend's @irishtimes.com

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Allen Bobinac: ‘For four weeks, I was sleeping in Stephen’s Green, surviving on €1 a day’

The Croatian, who runs The Lighthouse cafe, says being homeless in Dublin was tough, ‘but Ireland only gave me the best things’

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Jul 3

Stories, stats and things to do that will make you feel good about the world...

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Good News Gazette, Issue #41 Majorettes, Swifties, and 100 Tonnes of Paint

June 2025

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our not-for-profit orgs are built around shared values of community, inclusion, progress and solidarity. On Saturday, we walked in Pride with those values in mind, celebrating our LQBTQIA+ colleagues and all of the brilliant groups around the country working to support LGBTQIA+ people.

People at Dublin Pride, dressed colourfully with We Act placards and flags.

We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Jun 27

This weekend, we'll be taking part in @dublinpride.bsky.social to celebrate all the organisations and individuals around Ireland who take action to support the LGBTQ+ community. The staff and volunteers, the advocates and the allies, those who stand up, who show solidarity or create community.

We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Jun 27

While many offer life-saving and life-changing services like counselling, advice, advocacy, education, health or housing supports, others provide essential social opportunities and safe spaces to a community that is often not afforded the inclusion, acceptance and safety it should be.

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Jun 27

Charities and community groups set up by, and for, the LGBTQ+ community provide vital supports around Ireland.

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Outhouse Pride Poets
Loving our out Kids
local pride committees
BelongTo GreenBow LGBT Deaf Group GAY Project gay health network
GCN Irish refugee council shoutout
OLDER LGBT PEer Groups
Pride Festival volunteers
PRIDE AT WORK TENI LINq
LGBT Ireland intersex ireland GOSHh Na Gaeil Aeracha GAA
Small trans library
Equality for Children
Student Q Socs The Switchboard

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · May 30

This month, we're talking dips at dusk, playful streets, and one remarkable legacy... it's the May Good News Gazette!

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Lanes from above in bright colours with hopscotch

We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · May 30

Thanks so much to Siobhan Grant of St Joseph's Shankill, Allen Bobinac of Tiglin, Angela Murphy of Welcome English Language Centre, John Paul Collins of Exchange House, Paul Stanley of BUMBLEance and Wendy Fitzgerald McCarry of Third Sector Solutions for being so generous with their stories.

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · May 30

Each of our storytellers shared their purpose, passion, impact and expertise, showcasing the breadth of Ireland's charities and community groups, and the truly remarkable people behind them.

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · May 30

"Stories are what make your causes real. Stories are what make people care about what you're doing. Stories are what inspire people to take action."

It was an honour to bring some We Act stories to the stage at @thewheelireland.bsky.social #CharitySummit this week

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Shaz @shazire.bsky.social · Feb 26

@heathersilva.bsky.social a moment for how well the @weactireland.bsky.social colours match ma vibe

A picture of a woman smiling into the camera she had a pink and red striped cardigan with pink and red we act badges and pink and red earrings she definitely paid one of her child’s schoolmates too much money for

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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · Apr 3

I am so, so delighted to see the hard work and dedication of the Exchange House Ireland National #Travellers Service team being spot-lighted in this edition of the @weactireland.bsky.social Good News Gazette! 1/

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Apr 30

This month we're climbing mountains, catching red flags, and celebrating volunteers!

April's Good News Gazette, hot of the presses...
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Good News Gazette, Issue #39 Climbing Mountains and Catching Red Flags

April 2025

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Apr 11

“I am because we are”.

Maryam shared the story behind her incredible organisation Disability Power last year, so we were thrilled we got to meet her in person for our St Patrick's Festival Storytelling Session.

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We Act @weactireland.bsky.social · Apr 8

“My job really depends on trust... The Traveller community doesn't trust many services, because they haven’t felt welcome and they haven’t felt accepted."

Today is International Traveller and Roma Day. Read JP's story in this month's Good News Gazette

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Good News Gazette, Issue #38 Alpacas and Mermaids

March 2025

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INAR - Irish Network Against Racism @inarireland.bsky.social · Apr 8

Across Europe, organisations like the European Roma Rights Centre and the Feminist Collective of Romani Experts use legal action, research & advocacy to amplify Roma voices and demand change.
#ERRC #RomaniFeminists #RomaRights

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