Minister Brophy announces funding of over €500 million to international civil society organisations
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16/12/22The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced over €100 million in funding to ten Irish international civil society organisations in 2023, including over €28 million for climate action.
Government approves additional €30 million aid package for the Horn of Africa
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29/11/22Ireland will immediately provide an additional €30 million in humanitarian aid to respond to the rapidly deteriorating food crisis in the Horn of Africa. This funding brings to over €100m Ireland’s humanitarian and development funding for the Horn of Africa in 2022.
Educational institutions and community groups eligible for Global Citizenship Education Grants
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10/10/22A range of organisations, including educational institutions, youth organisations and community groups across Ireland are eligible for grants of up to €180,000 under a new scheme announced by Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora Colm Brophy T.D. today.
Irish Aid Annual Report highlights global impact of Ireland’s ODA programme
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18/10/22Supporting global access to vaccines, responding to complex humanitarian crises, and committing to more than double climate finance were among the key achievements of Ireland’s overseas development assistance (ODA) programme in 2021, according to the Irish Aid Annual Report released today.
Minister Brophy announces an additional €3.2m in funding for the Horn of Africa
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6/9/22Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced an additional €3.2 million in funding to respond to growing needs in the Horn of Africa. Across the Horn of Africa over 20 million people are facing rising malnutrition as a result of prolonged drought.
Ireland announces increased support to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria
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21/9/22Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. announced in New York today that Ireland will increase its contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria by 30% for the period 2023-2025, reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to ending the three diseases by 2030.
Minister Colm Brophy invites applications to the Civil Society Fund
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26/9/22Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., today invited applications to Irish Aid’s 2023 Civil Society Fund competition. The Fund supports NGOs to implement projects in countries which are eligible for overseas development assistance.
Highest ever allocation for Ireland’s development programme in Budget 2023 – Minister Brophy
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30/9/22Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D has welcomed Budget 2023’s allocation of over €1.2 billion for international development – the highest amount ever provided for by the Government.
Irish Aid announces funding for developing countries to prepare for climate change impacts
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1/7/22Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced Irish Aid funding of €4 million to strengthen the ability of developing countries to predict and prepare for extreme weather events.
Government publishes its International Climate Finance Roadmap
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7/7/22Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D., today announced the Government’s publication of Ireland’s International Climate Finance Roadmap. The Roadmap, which was approved by Cabinet this week, was developed together with the Departments of Environment, Climate and Communications; Finance; and Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Minister Brophy urges collective action to avert humanitarian catastrophe in the Horn of Africa
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14/6/22Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today called for urgent international action to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the Horn of Africa, where up to 30 million people are facing acute hunger following four consecutive failed rainy seasons.
Minister of State Brophy announces funding of €5.65 million for civil society organisations
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17/6/22The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced funding of €5.65 million to 14 civil society organisations to implement overseas development projects.
Minister Coveney announces €10m ocean funding ahead of UN Ocean Conference
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27/6/22Ahead of the UN Ocean Conference which takes place in Lisbon this week, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., has announced almost €10 million in funding to help address ocean challenges faced by developing countries including Small Island Developing States.
Minister Brophy awards 198 Fellowships to candidates from Irish Aid partner countries
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28/6/22The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced the awarding of 198 Fellowships for candidates from Irish Aid partner countries to undertake post-graduate study in Ireland.
Minister of State Brophy announces funding of €500,000 to Afghanistan Earthquake
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28/6/22The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced that funding of €500,000 will be provided to UNICEF to support their emergency response to the devastating earthquake that struck Afghanistan on 22 June 2022.
Winners of the first Irish Aid Enterprise Fund for International Climate Action announced
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30/6/22The winners of the first Irish Aid Enterprise Fund for International Climate Action were announced today by Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D.
Nationwide programme of events unveiled for largest ever Africa Day celebrations
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3/5/22Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, has today announced an exciting Africa Day 2022 programme, including a free film festival, a stunning exhibition at EPIC Museum, and events held in association with local authorities around the country.
Ireland pledges €23 million in humanitarian funding for Syria
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10/5/22Ireland today pledged €23 million for humanitarian funding in 2022 to support those affected by the crisis in Syria. The pledge was made at the sixth Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’ today.
Minister Brophy announces food security funding in response to global impact of war in Ukraine
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19/5/22Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., has announced funding of €1 million to the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) Crisis Response Initiative in response to the global food security impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine worldwide.
Minister of State Brophy announces funding in support of Global Citizenship Education
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20/5/22The Minister of State for Overseas Development and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, TD, has announced €1.86 million in Irish Aid funding to 34 organisations working in schools and communities across Ireland.
Minister Brophy hails Ireland’s largest ever Africa Day celebrations
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25/5/22‘Africa will increasingly shape our world,’ Minister says while visiting Mozambique Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., has paid tribute to communities around Ireland who have come together to stage Ireland’s largest ever Africa Day celebrations.
Irish Aid announces funding of €8 million to the Health Sector in Mozambique
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27/5/22During his visit to Mozambique, Minister of State for Overseas Development and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, today announced an Irish Aid investment of €8 million, which will save lives through improving health services for mothers and children.
Dublin Castle Global Diaspora Summit concludes with adoption of the Dublin Declaration
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5/4/22The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D. has welcomed the successful conclusion of the Dublin Global Diaspora Summit, which took place in Dublin Castle on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 April.
€2 million in Irish Aid funding for Irish NGOs humanitarian response to Ukraine
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26/4/22The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced the award of €2 million to four Irish based International NGOs in support of their work on the ground in Ukraine, Poland and Moldova responding to the needs of those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Minister Brophy announces €2.5 million Irish Aid funding to UNAIDS
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1/3/22Funding to fight stigma and discrimination associated with AIDS, advocating for the removal of harmful laws and providing vital services
New fund to offer grants of up to €300,000 to Irish companies working on climate issues
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7/3/22A new fund offering grants of up to €300,000 to Irish companies, NGOs and researchers working on climate issues in developing countries was launched today by the Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D.
Ireland to host European Congress on Global Citizenship Education
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15/3/22Ireland will host a European Congress on Global Citizenship Education in November 2022.
Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) offers grants up to €250,000
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21/3/22Irish Agri-Food companies of all sizes are being encouraged to apply for grant funding to explore and seize exciting opportunities to develop new markets in Africa.
Minister Coveney announces funding of €6 million to UN Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees
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20/3/22The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. today announced a contribution of €6 million by Ireland to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Minister Brophy announces dedicated Ukraine crisis civil society fund
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24/3/22The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched a call for proposals for Irish-based international NGOs to avail of Irish Aid funding, as part of Ireland’s overall €20 million package to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
Students from St Louis Secondary School in Louth win Irish Aid Development Award
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14/1/22The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., presented the Science for Development Award to Jona Garcia, Claudine Mulihano and Iman Shittu, students at St Louis Secondary School in County Louth at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition today.
Minister Brophy announces Irish Aid funding of €5m for COVID-19 vaccines for developing countries
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19/1/22Colm Brophy, T.D., Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, today announced Irish Aid funding of €5 million for the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries.
Minister Brophy announces €250,000 for response to the volcano and tsunami in Tonga
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25/1/22In response to the volcanic eruption in Tonga, Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., has announced €250,000 in aid to respond to the crisis.
Minister Colm Brophy launches the Our World Irish Aid Awards 2022
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27/1/22Colm Brophy T.D., Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, today launched the 2022 Our World Irish Aid Awards, enabling thousands of primary school pupils all over Ireland to learn about sustainable development and Ireland’s role in tackling global poverty and climate change. This year’s theme is Wellbeing for People and Planet.