Irish Aid
Ireland’s support for communities around the world is a reflection of Irish values of fairness, equality and solidarity.
Ireland has a long tradition of standing in solidarity with people facing poverty, inequality and injustice around the world.
We believe in creating a better world for everyone. For almost 50 years, Irish Aid, the Irish Government’s official development assistance (ODA) programme, has worked to make that a reality.
Working on behalf of the Irish people, Irish Aid helps to build better futures by supporting long-term development and providing humanitarian assistance.
International development priorities
Ireland has four key international development priorities:
- Reducing humanitarian need
- Climate action
- Gender equality
- Strengthening governance.
We focus on areas where Ireland has proven expertise and can make a real difference. These include conflict prevention and resolution, humanitarian action, agriculture and nutrition, health, social protection and education.
In 2023, Ireland will invest an unprecedented €1.2bn in supporting development and humanitarian assistance around the world. This is the most Ireland has ever invested in global development – a sign of Ireland’s commitment to standing in solidarity with people around the world.
Responding to the Tϋrkiye-Syria earthquake
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Ireland's impact around the world
Ireland invested €976 m in supporting communities around the world in 2021.
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Africa Day 2023
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