“Because I can read, I can take care of myself now. After being in the literacy programme, I live in a world of light, because I can see and recognise letters and words!”-Maria de Jesus, Brazil Maria de Jesus – Brazil Project: Literacy project for young people, adults and the elderly Misean Cara Member: Religious …
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In the September 7 Legacy Giving supplement of the Irish Catholic Newspaper, Misean Cara Board Vice-Chair, Sr Josephine McCarthy, PBVM speaks with Ruadhán Jones about the critical role that legacy gifts can play in helping to support missionary development projects and the strong communities they are helping to build overseas. “Handouts are very temporary, but …
September is My Legacy Month – Plant a seed. Grow your legacy. Include a gift in your will for Misean Cara. What is legacy giving and why is it important? Legacy giving – leaving a legacy gift to a favourite charity – can have a great impact on the future income and capacity of a …
Misean Cara is delighted to partner with the Irish Global Health Network as a Silver Sponsor of the 2023 IGHNx event Humanity and Health: Inspiring Creativity, Enhancing Innovation, Promoting Activism which will be held on October 24th at the Richmond Barracks in Dublin. IGHNx – a TEDx format event – will consist of a variety …
Misean Cara is delighted to announce that our Finance team has been named a finalist in the 2023 Charities Excellence Awards in the category of Finance Team of the Year 2023. The prestigious Charities Excellence Awards are bestowed annually by the Charities Institute Ireland to Irish non-profit organisations exhibiting innovation and professional approaches to sustainability, …
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Misean Cara is currently seeking to fill vacancies for two voluntary governance roles with our organisation: a Board member with charity governance experience and a Programmes Oversight Committee Member. For more information about these roles and how to apply, please click here.
Prepared by Éamonn Casey, Misean Cara Human Rights and Advocacy Officer, and Cédric Chatelanat, Institutional Development Manager for the Franciscans International, the blog ‘Where Trees Fall, Communities Rise’ highlights the environmental and human rights impact of foreign logging operations in the Solomon Islands and the research, community outreach, and international advocacy spearheaded by the Franciscans …
At our AGM this year on June 28th, Misean Cara was delighted to confirm the appointments of two new members to the Misean Cara Board of Directors. Joining the Board, effective immediately at the AGM, are Rev John Parkin and Mr Philip O’Brien. About Rev John ParkinA retired Methodist Minister and native of Yorkshire, Rev …
1.7 Million People in 53 Countries Benefited from Irish Missionary Projects supported by Misean Cara At our AGM today in Dublin, we were pleased to launch our 2022 Annual Report, which details key results showing the invaluable contributions made by Irish missionary organisations to Ireland’s international development goals, through their unique approach to development work. The 2022 …
Misean Cara held its 2023 AGM on 28th June at the Camden Court Hotel, Dublin. Highlights included an overview of Misean Cara and member activities conducted in 2022, review of 2022 Financial Statements, the implementation of the new Misean Cara Strategy for 2022 through 2026, and appointment of two new board members, Mr Philip O’Brien …