Dr. Cliona Hannon is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Katharine Howard Foundation and a Chen Yidan Visiting Global Fellow in Harvard University 2021-2022. Cliona was formerly Director of the Trinity Access Programmes (1999-2021), Trinity College Dublin and a Visiting Fellow and Course Director in Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University (2016-21). She has developed...
Happy New Year to all and I hope this finds you well and surviving okay during the continuation of these strange times. I have now retired from the Foundation at the end of 2021. Having worked in this role for the past 23 years, I am ready to hand over the baton and have been...
Perspectives on Prevention, is a new podcast series, delivered by PEIN. The series is hosted by one of PEIN’s founding members, Marian Quinn, who chats to people who have experiences to share, insights to explore and expertise to draw on from the field of child and family services. Episode 1 features Vivian Geiran, the former...
A paper from the the Faculty of Paediatrics, Faculty of Public Health and the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland highlights that despite improvements over the last 15 years, breastfeeding rates in Ireland remain below international targets. Cultural norms, knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals and lack of practical support impact on these rates....
The Charities Regulator has launched its Irish Charities Survey Results. This important research asked charities to consider areas such as the impact of Covid-19, revenue generation, public trust and confidence and the Charity Sector. Full report available to read and download here
The Childhood Development Initiative have put some useful information together on looking after yourself as a parent and bonding with your new baby. Download the booklet here
Philanthropy Ireland highlight the legacy of Katharine Howard on International Women’s Day. ‘Ahead of her time’ is a phrase frequently used in respect of what many women have achieved across various fields of activity. In the field of philanthropy in Ireland, it most definitely applies to Katharine Howard. Founder of a foundation bearing her name...
Children’s Rights Alliance 13th Report Card was launched on 23 February. The focus is on 16 commitments by Government to children and have rated its efforts from June to December 2020. Full report here
