Irish Aid

Ireland has always believed that how we treat the most vulnerable defines who we are. Today I joined @ACNURBrasil & @exercitooficial to see first hand #OperationWelcome, which ensures documentation, shelter & support for Venezuelan refugees arriving in Brazil. #WithRefugees

Ireland is helping to ensure that vital public services in Palestine can continue by providing additional support, Minister @HMcEntee has announced. This will help to ensure that services on which millions depend can remain operational. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…

On International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, 🇮🇪 is proud to support mine action through @TheHALOTrust and @MAGsaveslives Since 2006, Ireland has provided almost €70m to humanitarian demining activities in up to 20 countries.

In response to consecutive days of attacks impacting #Kharkiv city and communities in the region, UNICEF and our partner @RedCrossUkraine have been on the ground assisting children and families. Our life-saving emergency support enabled by funding from @Irish_Aid and @FCDOGovUK.

🇱🇧 Lebanon update: With over one million people in Lebanon now displaced, Minister @nealerichmond speaks about Ireland's response.

✈️ A humanitarian flight departed @WFP's UNHRD Brindisi hub for #Lebabon, where 1M+ are displaced by conflict. With @eu_echo, @cooperazione_it and @Irish_Aid's support, 66 tons of warm blankets, kitchen sets and jerry cans will be distributed by @Refugees to those most in need.

Ireland will provide increased aid in Ukraine this year. Minister @HMcEntee today announced additional aid to provide shelter, healthcare & essential support. Minister @nealerichmond said funding would be targeted at those who need it most. More 👉ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/n…

8000 thermal blankets donated by Ireland are being distributed to displaced families in Lebanon. This is part of a partnership between Ireland, @eu_echo and @UNHCRLebanon.

Humanitarian aid is on the move ✈️ Together with 🇪🇺 @eu_echo, 🇮🇹 @ItalyMFA_int and 🇮🇪@Irish_Aid, we have launched an emergency airbridge delivering life-saving relief to support the growing number of displaced families across Lebanon. Urgent needs. United response.

Ireland today provided 8000 thermal blankets for displaced people in Lebanon. The blankets arrived in Beirut on a special humanitarian flight arranged by @eu_echo. The items will be distributed to families by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. More: gov.ie/en/department-…

Almost 2 billion people currently lack access to safe water. This leaves them vulnerable to disease and makes it difficult to grow food. On #WorldWaterDay, Ireland will continue to work with communities around the world to ensure people have access to clean water.

Minister @nealerichmond visited @IrlEmbPretoria partner School Hard Knocks to engage with 🇿🇦’s #NextGenMen who use sport to boost emotional well-being among #youth, tackling trauma for better life choices, & promoting positive relationships to combat #GBV.

In challenging times, our values can guide us to better days. This St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland proudly continues to support the people in the world left furthest behind. A better world is better for us all. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit. ☘️

DIRCO Deputy Minister @AlvinBotes74959 meeting @NealeRichmond TD, Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, ahead of #StPatricksDay ☘️celebrations. Richmond is in SA for a series of engagements in Pretoria, Johannesburg & Cape Town. 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦 @DIRCO_ZA

This morning, Minister @nealerichmond met the paediatric team at Central Hospital Maputo, to see how Ireland’s support has helped to significantly increase survival rates of paediatric cancer patients. Later, the Minister met with civil society representatives @IrlEmbMaputo

Minister @nealerichmond visited Inhambane province in Mozambique today to see first hand the impact of Ireland's development programme, which focuses on healthcare, education and supporting climate smart livelihoods. @IrlEmbMaputo

At a time of global turmoil and great challenge, we look for signs of hope in the everyday. To Irish people and friends of Ireland everywhere, we wish you a very happy St Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh.

Today, Ireland's 🇮🇪 Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Mr @COSullivanTD kicks off a week-long visit to 🇹🇿 & 🇰🇪. The Minister will join #StPatricksDay ☘️ celebrations in both countries & visit programmes funded by 🇮🇪 in the region.

Ministers @HMcEntee and @nealerichmond have announced additional humanitarian support for people in Lebanon. With 700,000 people displaced, Ireland will provide €3m to UN partners to provide shelter, food and vital aid. Read more: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/n…

On #InternationalWomensDay, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade @HMcEntee highlights Ireland's commitment to championing women's rights and gender equality, at home and around the world 🇮🇪 #IWD2026