The McCarthy Report (also known as “An Bord Snip Nua” report) today recommended that the Irish government push to 2015 its commitment to give 0.7% of its GNP to overseas aid. The original commitment was 2012.
“Over a billion people in the developing world are enduring hunger every day and this must be a key priority,” according to Concern’s new Head of Advocacy, Derek McDowell.
Concern hosts a number of fundraising and development education events in Ireland. As we dedicate the bulk of our funds (87%) to our relief and development work overseas, we are dependent on corporate sponsorship for these events.