Entries by Serve

Flip Flop Appeal: Thank you!

SERVE Flip Flop Appeal Fundraising Target Reached SERVE’s annual flagship fundraiser, ‘Flip Flop Appeal’ 2021, took place in May and crossed the fundraising target raising a total of €3,740. Our heartfelt gratitude for everyone’s generous donations to the Flip Flop Appeal. Your donations go a long way in helping SERVE to support the numerous partners […]

Easter reflection from SERVE Chairman

SERVE Chairperson, Gerry O’Connor shares a Spring/ Easter reflection for SERVE volunteers & others.   “All SERVE’S partners were founded by groups of people who allowed themselves to become fully aware of uncomfortable truths. The founding personalities dreamt of being ‘leaven in the dough of movements against abject poverty’.   I am pleased to have […]

SERVE celebrates World Water Day 2021

To observe World Day of Water, we bring your attention to the Water For All Programme. Over a seven-year period, the Water for All programme has approximately benefitted 44,730 beneficiaries. Women are most benefited by this project. This project is by #SERVE in partnership with COREAM & with support from Misean Cara. Read more.  Please share […]

A Mother’s Day reflection from Diane Duggan

“If we want our children to be kind, empathetic, socially conscious, and brave global citizens – let’s keep talking about the global south. If there is to be hope for really addressing inequality in the future, the work starts now”.

Rest in Peace Moalusi

Dear SERVE volunteers, I know that it is not so long, since you heard from me, given that my Valentine’s letter, was just a short time ago.   Today, I write, full of emotion. My voice quivers, even though I am not speaking, and I know, that If I stop being busy that I will […]

SERVE ‘Social Justice Matters’ Podcast

To mark ‘World Day of Social Justice’ 2021, SERVE Volunteer Coordinator, Fiachra Brennan collaborated with the OLA Sisters Irish Province Justice Officer, John McGeady to bring you a  3-part podcast series ‘Social Justice Matters’ to help people understand why social justice matters.

 “We encourage you to remember that we’re a community and a community of nations” – wise words from John McGeady.

Fiachra Brennan also discusses practical ways to be social justice advocates at these times – one of them being – listen to what those struggling are saying – listen proactively.

Thank you to the team OLA Sisters for collaborating with us to spread the message of rights, responsibilities, and solidarity.

Valentine’s Day message from Gerry O’Connor

From time to time, I receive a Valentine’s Day Card. Yesterday, I received a 2021 Valentine’s card from grandparents and their five, year-old, and six, year old grandchildren. It is a long time since I have, taken the time, to buy, prepare or send a Valentine’s card. Prompted by the romanticists that are ever-present in […]