Irish Aid

Today at the annual conference of the Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD), Minister @nealerichmond emphasised the importance of development cooperation and humanitarian assistance in the response to the global food crisis.

This week, Minister for International Development and Diaspora, @nealerichmond, visited Ghana and Senegal.

His programme covered political, development cooperation, diaspora and sports diplomacy engagements.

Read more about the visit here: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/n…

Today is #WorldFoodDay🌱

Combating hunger and under-nutrition has been a cornerstone of Ireland’s development programme since its inception.

Read more: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/w…

In 2025, 1,187 aid workers were killed, injured, kidnapped or arbitrarily detained worldwide, the highest number ever recorded.

Today @nealerichmond & @hadjalahbib host an International Conference on the Protection of Humanitarian Aid Workers, a signature event of @Ireland2026eu

Are you interested in becoming an international @UNVolunteers?

Applications are now open for an assignment in Zambia with @UNICEF
Closing date: 19/10/206 at 1am.

To apply, visit: app.unv.org/opportunities/…