Category: <span>News & Articles</span>

Our Annual Report 2020 is now available to view and download here

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

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman T.D., launches the second Supporting Children campaign aimed at encouraging everyone to be mindful of vulnerable children and young people in these challenging times. The campaign provides easy-to-access information on services available to children and families throughout the period of Covid-19 restrictions. Information about services...