About Misean Cara
Misean Cara is an international and Irish faith-based missionary movement working with some of the most marginalised and vulnerable communities in developing countries.
Fighting for Civil Society Space
This year’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) was a great opportunity to draw attention to shrinking civil society space. Misean Cara’s Project Officer Éamonn Casey highlights the international delegation meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres where they asked for his...
High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The annual High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) was held from Tuesday, 9 July, to Thursday, 18 July 2019 at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, USA and attracted more than 2,000 participants from civil society from around the...
“Missionaries are everywhere” says incoming Misean Cara Chairperson Justin Kilcullen
“You can meet an Irish missionary almost anywhere in the world”. These are the words of Justin Kilcullen, speaking in the wake of his appointment as Chairperson of Misean Cara after its recent AGM. Misean Cara is an Irish-based...
Misean Cara at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade (JCFATD)
One billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability. Prevalence is significantly higher in low-income countries, fragile states and humanitarian settings. Misean Cara’s Project Officer Mary O’Connell highlights some of the key issues around...
Misean Cara is seeking an Admin Assistant
POSITION SUMMARY Misean Cara is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Admin Assistant for a fixed term contract for 2 years. Reporting to the Office & HR Manager, the Admin Assistant will work alongside two...
Public Event: Youth Aspirations & Climate Urgency
A conversation on the hopes and demands of grassroots activists in a world threatened by climate crisis. Misean Cara is pleased to collaborate with the Salesians of Don Bosco on this event during the High Level Political Forum (HLPF)...
Public Event: Addressing Inclusion, Inequality & Institutions
In this side event, panelists from four of the countries presenting their Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) at the HLPF this year, initiate a conversation regarding their participation in the VNR processes in their countries along with the government and...
Missionaries won’t stop until we create a world where no-one is left behind
Missionaries are in the business of transformation. In countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, they are working with communities to bring about lasting change, to ensure dignified lives. This was the message from Heydi Foster,...
Misean Cara’s work in human rights
Misean Cara's work in human rights from Misean Cara on Vimeo. In 2018, Misean Cara supported 20 member organisations in 43 human rights projects in 36 countries to a value of over €2.8 million. The target population came to...
Misean Cara’s work in livelihoods
Misean Cara's work in livelihoods from Misean Cara on Vimeo. In 2018, Misean Cara allocated over €2.4 million to 39 livelihoods projects in 18 countries, implemented by 24 members, with a total target population of over 89,000 direct beneficiaries....