Dóchas launches "Lives On The Line" campaign
As the impact of the aid cuts by the US, UK and other European countries becomes more evident, Irish Humanitarian and Development organisations are coming together to highlight the importance and impact of Ireland’s Overseas Aid. Cuts cost lives, and it is more important than ever that Ireland steps up and leads in this time of crisis.
Lives are on the Line, and while other countries step back Ireland must press forward. Ireland must increase its Official Development Assistance in Budget 2026, as laid out in the Programme for Government.
Read more about the campaign and download our Pre-Budget Submission below.
Dóchas AGM 2025
Dóchas held its 33rd Annual General Meeting at Trinity Business School on Thursday May 8th.
The meeting shared the achievements of the network throughout 2024, as well as a look towards our plans for 2025.
You can see all the details and watch videos from the event below.
Worldview 5th Annual Tracker Survey
The 5th Worldview survey results are in!
The survey ran from 1 July – 12 August 2024 among a nationally representative sample of 2,515 Irish adults to gauge their awareness and attitudes towards overseas development aid.
Wave 5 also included novel research investigating the responses of the Irish public to debranded images used by Dóchas members in their communications, advocacy, fundraising, and educational campaigns. This research took the form of a survey and six focus groups which took place around the country with different Worldview segments.
ICVA survey on impact of humanitarian cuts
ICVA, a global network of non-governmental organisations of which Dóchas is a member, has released a survey on the real impact of the U.S. suspension on humanitarian aid
- 67% of NGOs reported negative impacts on their services ranging from downsizing to full stops impacting millions of vulnerable people.
- Programs in critical sectors—health, protection, and food security—are shutting down, with women and children particularly vulnerable.
- 55% of NGOs already report severe negative impacts on their workforce.
Launch of the Dóchas Safeguarding Charter
In December 2024, the Dóchas Safeguarding Working Group launched the Dóchas Safeguarding Charter. The Dóchas Safeguarding Code, first developed in 2019 by leaders in the sector, has been updated over the course of this year under the guidance of the Dóchas Safeguarding Working Group. The reinvigorated Charter 2024 reinforces the principles and commitments set out in 2019, with the aim of building and strengthening a robust safeguarding culture for the development and humanitarian sector in Ireland.
Dóchas launches Election Manifesto and Electoral Snapshots project
During Ireland’s General Election 2024, it is important that the issues of conflict, climate and hunger do not slip off the agenda. There is a high level of public support, interest, and trust in ODA (Overseas Development Assistance) and in development organisations across every county in Ireland.
The Dóchas Electoral Snapshots demonstrates the tangible support for development and humanitarian organisations by the Irish public, and community support for aid and development more broadly.
The scope of the Dóchas Electoral Snapshots includes aggregated data on the amount of donations received by 27 Dóchas member organisations and illustrates the level of public support, interest and trust in aid and development organisations across every county in Ireland.
To find our interactive election page and our General Election Manifesto click the link below.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking a first step towards reducing the overwhelming suffering caused by 15 months of brutal conflict.
Since 7th October 2023, at least 48,200 people have been killed, including over 46,600 Palestinians and 1,600 Israelis. Many more bodies are assumed to remain buried beneath the rubble that were once homes, hospitals, businesses and schools in Gaza. Each life lost highlights the profound human cost of this conflict and reinforces the critical need for peace.
Emergency Briefing on Sudan
Sudan is facing a catastrophe on a scale not seen since the Darfur crisis in the early 2000s. A famine in North Darfur is the first official declaration of famine for many years, and the crisis is thought to be spreading throughout the country.
We must raise our voice to call for peace, protection and access for humanitarian assistance at the highest levels, including at the UN General Assembly.
There is no time to lose. Over 500 days of relentless conflict have devastated the country and created the largest humanitarian catastrophe in the world.
