IrishAid - Department of Foreign Affairs

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What we do

Irish Aid Annual Report 2022

In 2022, the Government of Ireland invested almost €2.3 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Online Workshops for Students

Delivered by our Irish Aid Centre Facilitators, our pre-recorded workshops aim to teach post-primary students about the work of Irish Aid and the Sustainable Development Goals

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Launch of Ireland’s new Policy for International Development

A Better World

Ireland’s new policy for international development has been published, providing the framework for Ireland’s expanding development cooperation programme in the decade ahead. A Better World charts a clear way forward to achieve our ambition of a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world, shaping and protecting our stability, our prosperity, our shared interests and our common future

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The Operational Framework for Multilateral Engagement on Development: outlines guiding principles for the Department of Foreign Affairs' partnerships with multilateral organisations in relation to development cooperation.

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Get Involved

Get involved in the fight against global poverty and hunger. No matter what your age or experience, you can help make a difference.

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Responding to Emergencies

We aim to save lives, relieve suffering and maintain human dignity during and after humanitarian emergencies.

Countries Where We Work

While we support work in a large number of countries throughout the developing world, our main focus is on sub-Saharan Africa.

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Our Priority Areas

We have a particular focus on hunger and work in a wide range of sectors in over eighty countries which contribute to sustainable and equitable growth.

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Climate Change

The Irish Aid Climate Change and Development Learning Platform is a one-stop shop for information and tools on climate change, including our latest Country Climate Action Reports

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