The Simon Cumbers Media Fund brings stories of contemporary life in developing countries to an Irish audience.
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As we launch the 2019 Annual Report, we look back at some of last year's highlights.
Irish Aid continues to work with multilateral & civil society partners and with countries in development to put the furthest behind first. See report at: bit.ly/32qRIII
#IrishAidWorks
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WATCH: Media fund to be named in honour of cameraman Simon Cumbers killed in Saudia Arabia RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 2005 bit.ly/34lLU4E
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Our civil society partners have helped to build and strengthen Ireland’s partnerships in Africa. Through Irish Aid, the Irish Government supports their work with local communities & governments, supporting essential services & promoting human rights. #IrelandinAfrica
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As 🇮🇪 celebrates 60 yrs of diplomatic relations in Africa, climate action is to the forefront of achieving the #GlobalGoals. Our Embassy in #Tanzania has become a greener Embassy and has integrated climate action considerations into 🇮🇪’s development programmes. #IrelandinAfrica
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"The view of athletics as the great ladder out of poverty has led to emerging female stars being preyed on by older men known as 'hyenas'"
OTB in Kenya🇰🇪 | @JakeODonnell_ reports from the 'Home of Champions' on the many obstacles facing Kenyan women in athletics
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This Sunday at 7am (podcast up after) my new doc from Moria refugee camp on @NewstalkFM supported by @SimonCumbersMF - listen directly to the volunteers and refugees who are trying to improve the situation.
Documentary On Newstalk: Against The Wire
newstalk.com/documentary-and…
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Venezuelan migrants in Peru struggle amid rising xenophobia irishtimes.com/news/world/ve… via @IrishTimesWorld
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🇮🇪 is working with the 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇳 to ensure women & girls are protected & supported, particularly now when many are confined to their homes
Working with multilateral partners to #LeaveNoOneBehind is more important than ever #SpotlightEndViolence #TeamEurope
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Our thanks to Dr. @davidnabarro, the @WHO DG's Special Envoy for #COVID19, who spoke today on the international implications of #coronavirus as part of the @IIEA’s 2020 Irish Aid Development Matters Lecture Series.
"Global unity has never been more needed, we can’t have a situation where some countries are going it alone. We have to be united within our borders and across borders because this virus knows no borders." - @WHO DG Special Envoy for #COVID19, Dr @davidnabarro
@Irish_Aid
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The full series of reports by @orlaryan on the reality of life for Syrian and Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon can be read here: thejournal.ie/simon-cumbers-… @SimonCumbersMF
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Everyone has the right to education.
Ireland welcomes the lifting of the ban in Sierra Leone on pregnant girls attending school.
#SDG4 #SDG5 #DriveForFive #furthestbehindfirst
Today is a great day for #Equality and #Inclusion
🇮🇪 is proud to join celebrations for the lifting of the ban on pregnant girls in school in 🇸🇱
Everyone has the right to education, without exception and regardless of circumstances
#SDG4 #SDG5 @Irish_Aid #furthestbehindfirst
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The ability to support a fast and flexible response is one of the reasons that 🇮🇪 is such a strong supporter of @UNCERF.
#CERF funding for the #COVID19 appeal will ensure those most vulnerable are not forgeten as we fight to contain the disease.
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Given the uncertainty regarding international travel caused by the COVID-19 virus, the Simon Cumbers Media Fund is extending the completion date for projects awarded funding under this year’s Student Scheme to June 2021.
For more details, click: bit.ly/33lmqC7.
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Covid-19 query? Along with our phone no. ☎️ +353 (0) 1 6131733 you can also contact our WebChat teams 👉 dfa.ie/travel/contact/
Follow @dfatravelwise travelwise and download our TravelWise app.
Query on public health in Ireland? contact the HSE at: hse.ie/
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For all the latest info on travel advice on #COVIDー19 see dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/……,
@dfatravelwise
and our TravelWise app
Our dedicated travel advice centre can be contacted at +353(0)16131733 and for all #COVIDー19 concerns and information check www2.hse.ie/conditions/coron…
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As we celebrate #IWD2020 we recognise that globally, women & girls remain hardest hit by the effects of extreme poverty & conflict.
Achieving gender equality is a key aspect of 🇮🇪's overarching foreign policy goal of a more equal, peaceful & sustainable 🌍
#ABetterWorld
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"I just wanted to leave because this is no life." Tonight I'll be reporting on life for women in gang-controlled areas of Honduras, some victim to violent threats. Live in the @DrivetimeRTE @RTERadio1 studio after 6. Funding by @SimonCumbersMF Part 2 here: rte.ie/radio1/drivetime/prog…
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I've been talking to women about life in gang-controlled areas of Honduras and visiting a shelter for victims of violence in Tegucigalpa. Some mothers have lost children missing on the US migrant route. Series of reports to come on @drivetimerte
@RTERadio1 Funding @SimonCumbersMF
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DG of Irish Aid Ruairí de Búrca spoke at the launch of the pop-up exhibition ‘Irish Global Solidarity in 100 objects’, which runs from 26 Feb - 1 March at 16 Clare Street, Dublin 2. It celebrates over a century of Irish solidarity with some of the world’s most marginalised people
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Student journalists in Ireland: the @SimonCumbersMF student scheme is open for applications. This is an amazing opportunity & how I started my career.
You get reporting funded, mentoring, & guaranteed publication.
simoncumbersmediafund.ie/sim…
