Some highlights from @cllrcathyb and Senator Joe O’Reilly’s visit to Clara Town health centre yesterday! 🇮🇪 🇱🇷 👩‍⚕️

Ireland has handed over the Chair of the @UNOCHA Central Emergency Respond Fund Advisory Group to @DanishMFA after three years in this role. We remain deeply committed to CERF as an effective way to channel lifesaving humanitarian assistance to where it is needed most.

Today, members of the JCFAT visited the Rainbo centre in Kenema to see the impact of Ireland-supported efforts to strengthen prevention and response to SGBV, before a final visit in Pujehun to see @WHHSLE project supporting improved nutrition and climate smart agriculture.

Great discussions at the Global Village Leadership Symposium yesterday on how to foster active citizenship and social justice in primary schools. Proud to support this work through our strategic partnership with @trocaire, @DCU, @IPPN_Education and @INTOnews

Concern, with support from the Irish public through @Irish_Aid, are supporting people in north-east Afghanistan who have been affected by devastating floods. Find out more in our latest press release ⤵️ bit.ly/4fCvuK1

Day 2 of the JCFAT visit highlighted Ireland’s partnership with Sierra Leone through projects implemented by @Concern Worldwide, @TeachForSaline & @SendSierra Leone. Members met schoolchildren, women, farmers and community leaders, seeing firsthand how investments in education, climate resilience, accountability and financial inclusion are improving lives.

@SendSierraleone was honored to host a distinguished delegation from Ireland’s Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade at our Headquarters in Kenema as part of their monitoring visit to Sierra Leone. The delegation, accompanied by H.E. Patrick McManus, Ambassador of @IrlEmbFreetown, engaged with SEND staff, partners, and beneficiaries to gain firsthand insight into the impact of development initiatives being implemented across communities. The visit provided an opportunity to witness the transformative outcomes of the enduring partnership between the people of Ireland through their @Irish_Aid program and the people of Sierra Leone, particularly in advancing women’s empowerment, financial inclusion, good governance, accountability, education, and sustainable community development. A key highlight of the visit was a live discussion on Nyapui Radio, where members of the delegation commended SEND Sierra Leone’s efforts in empowering women, strengthening communities, and promoting inclusive development. They also recognized Nyapui Radio as a vital platform for amplifying the voices of women and marginalized groups, fostering civic participation, and encouraging community dialogue. The delegation further acknowledged the significant impact of Credit Unions and Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) in improving livelihoods and expanding financial opportunities for women. They praised the increasing number of women assuming leadership roles within their communities as a testament to the positive change being driven through these interventions. We sincerely appreciate the continued support and partnership of the Government and people of Ireland. Together, we remain committed to building resilient, inclusive, and prosperous communities across Sierra Leone.

Ireland’s Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs visited our Kenema Centre today, touring our renovated facility and, most importantly, listening to survivors. Grateful for @Irish_Aid solidarity. When institutions show up, the message is clear: you are not alone. #SGBV #SL

Livestreaming at 12.30 (IST) today - IFIAD Fireside Chat with H.E. Mary Robinson and President of IFAD, Alvaro Lario @IFAD @Irish_Aid cma.dfa.ie/meeting/684630351…

Today is #WorldOceanDay 🌊 Did you know that our ocean contains 80% of the world's biodiversity? Or that Ireland's maritime area is seven times the size of our land area? Read more about Ireland’s partnership with SIDS here ➡️ ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/who-…

Ireland supports @WBG_ClimateEnv's PROBLUE trust fund, which supports the development of integrated and sustainable marine and coastal resources, helping in improving fisheries and addressing aquaculture sustainability in least developed and developing countries.

Today, @JozefSikela Commissioner for International Partnerships @EU_Commission was in Dublin to meet Minister @HMcEntee and Minister @nealerichmond to discuss the EU's priorities on development co-operation and partnerships, ahead of 🇮🇪's Presidency of the Council of the EU 🇪🇺

It’s one of the great contradictions of our time: millions of people around the world go hungry while enormous amounts of food is thrown out. Irish Aid and @FoodCloud have teamed-up to turn food waste into meals for vunerable families in Kenya. ➡️ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/news…

Productive meeting with EU Commissioner for International Partnerships @JozefSikela to discuss Ireland and the EU’s engagement on development co-operation and partnerships. A good exchange on important themes for Ireland’s EU Presidency.

@WHOMalawi and @health_malawi delivered the first national training on inpatient management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM), strengthening skills to diagnose and manage severe wasting. 🙏Grateful to @Irish_Aid for enabling this lifesaving initiative. #IrishAid

Delighted to attend @REPOA 29th Annual Research Workshop with the theme “Transforming Tanzania’s Blue Economy for Inclusive and Sustainable Development” in Zanzibar 🌍🌊.

RT @dfatirl: Africa Day (May 25th) is an international day that commemorates the foundation of the African Union @_AfricanUnion and celebra…

French-Irish Mission Programme (FIMiP) is part of Irish Aid’s work on ‘Aid for Trade'. As part of the FIMiP, 18 trade officials from developing countries visited 🇮🇪 for a 2 day study visit to the Mid West to showcase economic success stories and exchange on economic development.

Today 🇮🇪 hosted an event on protecting children from the impacts of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA). With partners, we: 🔹recognised that nothing kills or injures more children in conflict than explosive weapons 🔹pressed for a collective response by supporters of the Children in Armed Conflict agenda and the EWIPA Political Declaration 🔹called for further endorsements of the Declaration and effective implementation of it and IHL @_VanessaFrazier @childreninwar @IbrahimOlabi @NorwayMFA @UNHumanRightsUA @ICRC_NYC @UNICEFpalestine @PaulreavleyPaul @DisarmamentIRL

Strengthening outbreak preparedness in Zambia 🇿🇲 WHO & ZNPHI train frontline teams on Go.Data, a digital tool for real-time contact tracing and outbreak investigation—enhancing response to Mpox, VHFs & other health threats. Funded by @Irish_Aid 👏