Category: Uncategorised

Group of women in colorful attire sitting on a bench outdoors, showcasing traditional necklaces and clothing.
Winner Jessica Describes Her Visit to Kenya

My name is Jessica Gill and I’m a 5th Year student in Bandon Grammar School, in West Cork. This year I travelled to Kenya with ActionAid after winning the Speech Writing Competition. Entering the Competition Last year I entered ActionAid’s

Read More
Panel discussion at IRMC meeting with four people engaged in paperwork and conversation, focus on refugee issues.
Pathways to Protection and Inclusion

This morning we were pleased to support the launch of the Irish Refugee and Migrant Coalition report entitled Pathways to Protection and Inclusion, Ireland’s role in global refugee protection and migration movements. The report sets out some of the major

Read More
Classroom lecture with teacher presenting colorful chart to attentive students, natural light filters through large windows.
Director of ActionAid Kenya visits Ireland

Pictured above: ActionAid Kenya director Bijay Kumar speaking to UCD/TCD masters students. I was delighted to visit my colleagues in ActionAid Ireland on October 2nd and 3rd this year. ActionAid Ireland is a long-term supporter of ActionAid Kenya both through

Read More
Woman in red shirt stands in front of a brick construction site with workers building walls in the background.
Where are the Women? Gender, Localisation and the Grand Bargain

The World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in Istanbul in 2016 clearly confirmed that gender equality, the fulfilment of women’s and girls’ human rights and their empowerment in political, humanitarian, and development spheres is a universal responsibility and pivotal to sustaining conflict

Read More
Outdoor community meeting in a rural setting, people gathered under trees with mountains in the background.
ActionAid Celebrates Culture Night

On Friday 22nd September ActionAid Ireland will celebrate Culture Night. And so we will open our Dublin city centre office to supporters and friends, as well as to the public. The event is free and open to all, if you

Read More
Man in a blue checkered shirt against a plain background, looking directly at the camera.
ActionAid Ireland Appoints Programme Learning Co-ordinator

ActionAid Ireland is pleased to welcome Erick Onduru as Programme Learning Co-ordinator for the Women’s Rights programme funded by Irish Aid. The Women’s Rights programme is implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal. It aims to bring about behaviour change to

Read More

Get involved

Give a monthly gift

A monthly gift is one of the most effective ways to support our work. Your ongoing contribution provides reliable funding that helps us plan ahead, respond quickly to urgent needs, and deliver lasting support to the communities we serve.

Campaign with Us

We’re a women’s rights organisation campaigning in solidarity with women around the world, who are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, conflicts
and emergencies.

There are practical ways you can be part of that today. Here you can access meaningful opportunities to take action
through a trusted community creating change worldwide.

ActionAid tax giving

Did you know that by simply completing the below form you can help ActionAid reclaim thousands of euro at no extra cost?

If you have donated €250 or more in one year, your signature is worth – at a minimum – an extra €112. This is of no additional cost to you, but it can make a huge difference to the communities we support.

Donate for Gaza

Thousands of families in Gaza are struggling to access the essentials needed to survive. Food, clean water, healthcare, and safe shelter remain urgently needed as communities work to rebuild their lives.

Fundraise for us

Looking for a meaningful way to support our work? Fundraising for us is a great way to bring people together while making a real difference to the lives of those we serve.

From birthdays and challenges to community events, every effort helps us continue our mission and expand our impact.

Leave a gift in your Will

After taking care of your loved ones, a gift in your Will can create lasting change for generations to come.

Learn more about leaving a gift in your Will here.