Father Eamonn Kelly shares a moving experience from his recent self-funded trip to Malawi.

Ireland’s Board of Directors went on a self-funded trip to Malawi to learn more about Mary’s Meals life changing school feeding programmes in the country. Board Director, Arthur Coary, shares his personal reflections from the trip.

Scorched land, dusty plains and dry riverbeds stretch for as far as the eye can see in the northwestern region of Turkana, Kenya. Like many regions across East Africa, Turkana faces seismic challenges with hunger and poverty.

We spoke with Sister Medhin from our partner organisation in Ethiopia about the toll that years of deadly civil war has taken on the people of Tigray and the crippling hunger – now worse than ever – that children and communities are facing.

The current global hunger crisis is undeniable and in South Sudan – the world’s poorest country – conflict, climate shocks and poor economic conditions have left millions of people in need of food aid. Mary’s Meals is working with local partners and communities to ensure children can receive a meal every school day while they learn. Education cannot wait.

Moycullen-based artist, Sara Kyne, created a portrait exhibition 22 precious people in the charity sector, including our Director, Patricia Friel, who tirelessly and selflessly give of their time, their energy and their passion to change the lives of those they help.

Panji Kajani, Country Director for Zambia and Zimbabwe, shares the challenges of running a programme with community partnerships and volunteers.

The setbacks and encouraging steps in tackling world hunger. World Hunger Day 2023.