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15 January 2026
Minister McEntee announces €42m in funding for Palestine
Minister McEntee made the announcement while visiting the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza while undertaking a visit to the region
15 January 2026
Minister Richmond announces Ukraine humanitarian funding for three Irish NGOs
Concern, the Irish Red Cross and Trócaire will each receive €1 million in Irish Aid funding to deliver humanitarian projects in Ukraine.
9 January 2026
King’s Hospital students win 'Science for Development' Award 2026
A project aimed at removing lead pollution from water and soil in Zambia has been named winner of the 2026 Irish Aid / Self Help Africa Science for Development Award at the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
2 January 2026
Minister McEntee and Minister Richmond announce funding of €100 million for Irish civil society organisations
Projects will help people to access education, healthcare, nutrition and a range of other vital areas.
23 December 2025
Ireland provides over €330 million to respond to humanitarian crises in 2025
9 December 2025
Minister Richmond calls for stronger global response to counter gender-based violence
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond, has marked the 20th anniversary of the Irish Consortium on Gender-Based Violence (ICGBV) by highlighting the appalling suffering of women in Sudan.
9 December 2025
Minister Richmond announces €21.5m to support UN humanitarian responses
Ireland is currently the 7th largest donor to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund.
8 December 2025
Ireland responds to devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah
€500,000 announced to support humanitarian relief in Sri Lanka.