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Irish Aid retweeted
🇮🇪🇪🇺 Minister @HMcEntee welcomes Council conclusions on humanitarian action which reaffirm the EU's commitment to remaining a reliable and predictable humanitarian donor at a time of severe pressure on global humanitarian funding.
🔗Learn more: consilium.europa.eu/en/press…
Irish Aid retweeted
Ireland was pleased to participate in the African Union-European Union Senior Officials' Meeting in Addis Ababa last week, a key milestone in advancing one of the world's most significant intercontinental partnerships.
eeas.europa.eu/delegations/a…
Irish Aid retweeted
“Partnerships and international cooperation are the only way forward.”
🇮🇪 Ireland & UNDP work together to advance sustainable development, strengthen multilateral cooperation & reach those furthest behind.
Hear more about our shared priorities from @Irish_Aid DG Michael Gaffey.
Irish Aid retweeted
Director for Global Programmes and Global Citizenship Education in @Irish_Aid Niall Tierney outlines the key role of GCE practitioners across Ireland in outlining the interconnections existing globally in relation to so many key issues.
#MakingspACE #Saolta #AdultEd
Irish Aid retweeted
Thanks to Ireland’s support, caregivers in Zambia are gaining the skills to detect malnutrition early and seek care.
💚 5,548 children screened
💚 146 linked to care
💚 ~90% reported cure rate
#ForEveryChild
@Irish_Aid
Irish Aid retweeted
Reaching people quickly starts before a crisis.
At #UNHRD Accra, Minister Neale Richmond saw how prepositioned relief supplies support rapid response across Africa.
Thank you, @Irish_Aid, for helping strengthen regional emergency preparedness.🤝
Irish Aid retweeted
I, alongside 31 counterparts, have joined a statement raising concern of the risk of famine in Sudan.
We urge all parties to the conflict to end the suffering of the Sudanese people.
We call for immediate international action to avert famine.
gov.ie/en/department-of-fore…
Irish Aid retweeted
From Gaza to Sudan, Yemen to DRC, emergency aid is needed now more than ever. At the UN Humanitarian Response Depot in Accra, I saw how tents, blankets, food and shelter reach people fast, and how Irish funding is spent well. These supplies save lives. – at Accra, Ghana
Irish Aid retweeted
Access to timely eye care can mean the difference between sight and blindness. Thanks to Sightsavers, the Senegalese Government and Irish Aid, trachoma has been eliminated in Senegal. Proud to open a new eye clinic in Bambey. 🇮🇪🇸🇳
Irish Aid retweeted
A fantastic first day at the #UgandaEUBusinessForum 🇪🇺🇺🇬
Listen to Ambassador Gaynor's reflections from yesterday & how 🇮🇪 is searching for opportunities & partnerships to drive green industrialization 👇
#RenewableEnergy #economicgrowth
Irish Aid retweeted
When disaster strikes, relief is needed fast. Today I visited the UN Humanitarian Response Depot in Accra, which delivers vital supplies to Sudan, the DRC and the wider Sahel. @Irish_Aid is helping make it more efficient and sustainable. Ireland stands with UNHRD and WFP.
Irish Aid retweeted
The #GlobalSolidarityRun took place across the world last weekend. Participants showed their solidarity with those who are forcibly displaced and living in extreme poverty.
The event was organised by @sanctuaryrunners, @dfatirl and @Irish_Aid.
Irish Aid retweeted
Ireland has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2027-2029!
Throughout our campaign, Ireland promised to be a consistent voice & committed partner for human rights. That commitment remains unchanged as we prepare to begin our term on the Council.
#IrelandHRC
Irish Aid retweeted
We joined the #GlobalSolidarityRun 2026, in solidarity with #people forced to flee their homes & those living in extreme poverty.
From #Maputo to #Dublin & communities around the world, the run brought people together around a shared commitment to #solidarity & #inclusion.
Irish Aid retweeted
Congratulations Dr. Nahla Gafer, winner of the prestigious @Irish_Aid-funded Dr Anne Merriman Award for Excellence in Palliative Care in Africa
From integrating #palliativecare in Sudan to using telehealth in war, her extraordinary resilience & leadership embody Dr Anne’s legacy
Irish Aid retweeted
Bhí Aire Stáit na hÉireann um Fhorbairt Idirnáisiúnta agus Diaspóra @nealerichmond ina chathaoirleach ar phlé ar na hábhair seo a leanas:
🔹Todhchaí an Chomhair um Fhorbairt
🔹 Dúshláin Dhaonnúla
Irish Aid retweeted
🎥 Irish Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora @nealerichmond reflects on today’s Informal Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Development Policy in Dublin Castle.
Irish Aid retweeted
Live from Dublin Castle: Informal Meeting of Development Ministers
Press Conference:
youtube.com/live/48QZBO2SJ7s
Irish Aid retweeted
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora @nealerichmond welcomes Heads of Delegation from Norway, Canada, Iceland and the UK to Dublin Castle.
