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The Irish people’s overseas development programme, managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Twitter Policy: http://bit.ly/19BeZ5R
Girls in Embatkala village, Eritrea, no longer walk over 6km to fetch water. Clean water is now just 100m from home. Residents say the water pipes brought a profound sense of relief to their daily lives. Kudos to the Government for making this a reality. Thank you @Irish_Aid
Mass starvation is stalking Gaza and children are starving before our eyes. We need an immediate and permanent ceasefire now. Israel must lift its blockade on aid and Hamas must release the hostages. The genocide must stop.
Today, at Chegutu District Hospital in Zimbabwe, Minister @nealerichmond met with management and staff. 🇮🇪 through the Global Fund, is proud to support essential health services in Zimbabwe. The hospital provides maternity, neonatal & child health and an infections clinic.
📢 Deadline Alert! The Ireland Fellows Programme for 2026/2027 is closing for applications this Friday, 25 July. This is a fully funded Master’s programme to study in Ireland aimed at early career professionals. For more details: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/g…
Through our 171-strong roster of volunteers, 🇮🇪 proudly participates in Election Monitoring worldwide. Meet Jimmy, who first became involved in election observation 25 years ago and has participated in 10 Election Observation Missions to date. ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/g…
First official visit by Minister @nealerichmond to Zimbabwe. The Minister met with the Minister for Health, and visited the Sally Mugabe Hospital and the National Pharmaceutical Warehouse. Ireland is commited to strengthening the health sector in Zimbabwe. 🇮🇪 🇿🇼
Strengthening health ties! Ireland's Minister of State, Mr Neale Richmond, met the Minister for Health Hon. Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, reaffirming partnership & cooperation between Zimbabwe & Ireland in healthcare. #HealthForAll
Today, I join with like-minded Foreign Ministers to deliver a simple and urgent message: The war on Gaza must end now. The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Full statement: gov.ie/en/department-…
On the first day of Minister @nealerichmond's visit to Zimbabwe, he traveled to Young Africa Training Centre in Chitungwiza, to meet @SERVE_ie The programme funded by Irish Aid provides Technical Vocational Education & Training to young people. Read: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/n…
So happy to celebrate over #60yearsofpartnership 🇮🇪🇿🇲 and to have Minister @nealerichmond in Zambian with us to mark the occasion and celebrate with our fantastic Irish community and our close cooperating partners. We look forward to a future of continued close collaboration.
Go n-éirí go geal le @OfficialCorkGAA and @TipperaryGAA in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final this afternoon! Discover more about the worldwide impact of our Gaelic Games: ireland.ie/en/gaa/
For almost 150 years, the GAA has held Irish communities together at home and abroad. Today there are over 500 clubs worldwide, from Buenos Aires to Berlin and Singapore to San Francisco. Discover the best of Irish sport: ireland.ie/en/gaa/ #ThisIsIreland #GAA
Today, Minister @nealerichmond was delighted to see the vital work of Ireland's development partners in Zambia, including Build It International and Special Hope Network. The Minister opened an environmental exhibition 'Black Mountain Project' on the legacy of mining-waste.
Today, is #NelsonMandelaDay Mandela was a fierce advocate for equality, justice, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and a leader who helped to change the lives of millions of South African people. Read more: ireland.ie/en/southafrica…
On #MandelaDay, we commemorate the legacy of a global icon of justice & reconciliation.We also honour Madiba’s deep connection with🇮🇪.🎧to this tribute by @PresidentIRL at the opening of the Mandela exhibition in 2018 which still resonates today. 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦president.ie/ga/diary/detai…
Today, Minister @nealerichmond was greeted by Etambuyu Anamela Gundersenat from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Zambia. Ireland and Zambia this year mark 60 years of partnership. 🇮🇪🇿🇲 Read: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/n…
Today, Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD met with UN @Refugees High Commissioner Filippo Grandi. UNHCR is one of Ireland’s largest humanitarian partners.
Delighted to welcome UN High Commissioner @Fillipo_Grandi to Ireland today. A good opportunity to discuss the impact of conflict in many parts of our troubled world and to reaffirm our support for the UN, multilateralism and the rule of law. 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇳
👇Event Reminder | Diplomacy by Other Means: Humanitarianism in a Time of Crisis @FilippoGrandi, @Refugees will address the @iiea on UNHCR's mandate and function in responding to displacement emergencies. The Commissioner will highlight the UNHCR's role in supporting…
📢 Upcoming Event | Diplomacy by Other Means: Humanitarianism in a Time of Crisis At a time when conflict and violence have forced an unprecedented number of people to flee their homes and countries, cuts to humanitarian aid and development budgets and the erosion of trust in…
On Day 1️⃣ of the 🇺🇳 High-Level Political Forum, Ireland intervened on SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being. 🇮🇪’s approach to achievement of #SDG3 is framed by a clear focus on improving access to safe, affordable & quality healthcare, including in humanitarian contexts. #HLPF2025
Through our 171-strong roster, 🇮🇪 proudly participates in Election Monitoring worldwide. Meet Geraldine, a Programme Management Analyst with more than 10 years' experience in the field of human rights. ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/g…
From Osaka to the world! A glimpse into the launch of the @SanctuaryRunner 2025 Global Solidarity Run 🏃♀️ on the Grand Ring (World’s Largest Wooden structure) surrounding @expo2025_japan This year’s run will take place on 11th October across the global @dfatirl @Irish_Aid