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News from the Irish people’s overseas development programme, managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Jul 1
Ireland takes over the EU Presidency today, and development cooperation will be central to our priorities. Read Minister @nealerichmond outline the areas and issues Ireland will bring a focus to over the six months ahead 👉
"Ireland’s Presidency will ensure a focus on development cooperation" - Minister Neale Richmond
From irish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu
Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
May 19, 2022
To celebrate #AfricaDay, we asked the students at @OldBawnCS in Tallaght to design a mural highlighting African culture. The result was an incredible piece of art celebrating the unity between Ireland and Africa.
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Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Feb 16, 2023
This evening 🇮🇪 is sending its largest ever airlift of emergency items to Türkiye. 110 tonnes of 🇮🇪's emergency supplies to earthquake survivors. Thanks to @unhrd for ensuring our emergency items gets to the people who need them. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3I3A95n
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Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
May 25, 2022
Africa is a continent of promise and opportunity. This #AfricaDay, we celebrate Ireland’s growing friendship with the people and many cultures of Africa. Happy Africa Day!
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Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Oct 14, 2022
In South Sudan 🇸🇸 over 120,000 people live in camps surrounded by flood water. Ireland 🇮🇪 is working with partners @unicefssudan and @Concern to ensure people living there have access to water, healthcare, education and much more. #ABetterWorld
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Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Nov 30, 2021
500,000 COVID-19 vaccines donated by Ireland 🇮🇪 arrive in Nigeria 🇳🇬. Everyone should have access to vaccines, no matter where they live. Ireland is committed to universal access to COVID-19 vaccines as we work together to bring this global pandemic under control.
Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Aug 12, 2020
In response to the Beirut explosions, 🇮🇪 has sent supplies of medical equipment & personal protective equipment. Ireland’s Honorary Consul in Lebanon, Mr Georges Siam, welcomed the Defence Forces flight as it touched down in #Beirut. Ireland stands in solidarity with #Lebanon.
Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Jun 30, 2022
"What Africa does with agriculture will determine the future of food in the world" - a powerful speech by @AfDB_Group President @akin_adesina on Africa's future and potential #AIEF2022
Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Dec 8, 2021
In 2020, Ireland 🇮🇪 invested almost €870m supporting communities around the world, including over €150m protecting people from COVID-19. #IrishAidWorks Find out more in our new Annual Report: irishaid.ie/what-we-do/how…
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Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Apr 27, 2021
Emergency medical supplies are currently being loaded for urgent transportation to India. Our thanks to @HSELive, @roinnslainte, @DeptHousingIRL and EU 🇪🇺 partners for their efforts in swiftly responding to this crisis. #IrishAidWorks
Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Jun 16, 2021
Ireland today sent support to Nepal to help battle a serious Covid-19 surge. The shipment includes: 42 ventilators 50 defibrillators 1,126 oxygen regulators 99,750 protective coveralls 201,600 face shields 1,008,000 surgical masks 🇮🇪🤝🇳🇵 Details: gov.ie/en/press-relea…
Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Sep 30, 2021
335,000 Covid-19 vaccines donated from Ireland have arrived in Uganda. These vaccines will reach the people who need them most. Ireland is committed to universal access to vaccines. We must act together as a global community to keep each other safe. 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇬
Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Mar 8, 2021
Today is #IWD2021. Check out this powerful spoken word performance @DeniseChaila wrote for Irish Aid highlighting the importance of #GenderEquality and #WomensEmpowerment, key priorities of our international development work. 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=ZnYR2D…
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Irish Aid
@Irish_Aid
Feb 9, 2019
As a founding member, Ireland is proud today to announce a 50% increase in funding to the @GlobalFund. As they #StepUpTheFight against AIDS, TB & malaria, we will continue to work in partnership to eradicate these diseases that have affected communities on every continent. #SDG3