We want to celebrate your inspiring work that you do within your community. The National Lottery are seeking entries to this year’s Good Causes Awards. The competition will culminate with a National Final awards ceremony which will take place in October 2025.

Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the Government to provide targeted supports such as increased child support payments and expanding the fuel allowance for struggling families. The calls come on the back of the latest CSO Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) statistics published.

A new report from Depaul and Mental Health Reform highlights the severe mental health crisis among Ireland’s homeless population. While 1 in 5 Irish individuals experience mental health challenges, this figure dramatically increases for those experiencing homelessness.

The National Youth Council of Ireland, in partnership with Insight, Dublin City University, and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to equip young people—especially those from marginalised backgrounds— and youth workers with essential knowledge and skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, and emerging technologies.

Unauthorised dumping and unofficial electrical recycling services often lack the resources to handle electronic waste responsibly. This can lead to environmental hazards, as hazardous materials from improperly disposed electronic devices can contaminate soil and water.

Women’s Aid has launched the Too Into You podcast, aimed at empowering young people to identify healthy relationships, and spot the red flags of abuse. With 1 in 5 young women in Ireland experiencing abuse from a current or former partner, there is an urgent need for clear, supportive conversations about what constitutes healthy love and what crosses the line into control and abuse.

In an effort to highlight and tackle the endemic issue of male violence against women in Ireland, Women’s Aid and Allianz have launched the ‘Ally Action List’. The Ally Action List is an online resource that aims to help men better understand how they can become allies in ending gender inequality and gender-based violence.

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