Why is 2015 the European Year for Development?

A short explanation of why 2015 is such an important year, and why it has been chosen as the European Year for Development.

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In search of the next big “super food”?

One of the recurring securities of the “global development” sector is that, every so often, someone claims to have found the silver bullet. Most recently, there are many that claim that Teff, a grain variety grown mainly in Ethiopia, is the new solution to global malnourishment.

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“What you see is not what it is”

Oxfam Ireland’s Dr. Enida Friel describes how the drive of one man can make a big difference, as she visits a company in Rwanda.

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On World Water Day, remember what water means

Last Saturday, March 22nd, marked World Water Day. An opportunity to reflect on the importance of safe and equitable access to water.

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Don’t send second-hand goods to the Philippines.

An explanation of why good intentions are not good enough, when it comes to helping the victims of disasters such as typhoon Haiyan that hit the Philippines.

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New opinion poll: 85% of Irish people think it’s important to help people in developing countries.

A new eurobarometer poll confirms that public opinion in Ireland, and across the EU, in favour of overseas aid remains consistently high.

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World Food Day 2013

On World Food Day, Dóchas members share some examples that illustrate the issues the WFD wants to highlight.

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World Humanitarian Day 2013 – worth celebrating?

Is World Humanitarian Day worth celebrating? What do Irish aid workers think?
(includes an overview of coverage of World Humanitarian Day 2013 in the Irish media)

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What you have been reading

Our top 11 articles on the blog.

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Telling the Good News Stories about Development

A new initiative illustrates the good news from developing countries, and reminds us of the phenomenal success the world is having when it comes to tackling poverty.

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