For the winter 2019 round, the Fund is particularly interested in proposals that relate to the topic of climate action. However, all development-focused proposals will be considered. Here, read more about the importance of climate action, a central pillar of A Better World, Ireland’s Policy for International Development. Our world is changing fast. In recent […]
Local and national journalists interested in development issues invited to apply to Simon Cumbers Media Fund
The Simon Cumbers Media Fund is now seeking proposals from journalists and photographers who are interested in travelling to a developing country to report for an Irish media outlet on the realities of contemporary life there. For this round, the Fund is particularly interested in proposals that relate to the topic of climate action. However, […]
Noor (Light) in Aida Camp, West Bank
Fund recipient Bairbre Flood was supported to travel to Israel and Palestine to explore how marginalised communities have more in common with one another than is usually portrayed in western media. Here, Bairbre offers further insight into her trip. For more information on Bairbre’s project, visit the Fund’s Project Showcase here. While reporting on women’s […]
Improving Access to Maternal Health Care in Guatemala
Recipient Aisling Walsh was supported to examine maternal mortality rates in Guatemala, a country with some of the highest rates in Latin America. She examined the risks facing women who cannot access services and potential solutions to the crisis. In this blog, she offers further insight into her project. To view a gallery of photography […]
Learning To Change In Israeli & Palestinian Communities
Fund recipient Bairbre Flood was supported to travel to Israel and Palestine to produce a documentary on how marginalised Palestinian and Israeli communities have more in common with one another than is usually portrayed in western media. The following is a blog post offering further insight into Bairbre’s project. Learn more about Bairbre’s project here. […]
A Better World, Ireland’s Policy for International Development
A Better World is Ireland’s policy for international development. It builds on strong foundations, including the legacy of our missionaries, our volunteers and our NGOs. Through our international development programme, Ireland makes a difference in around 130 countries each year, changing people’s lives for the better. Our contribution to reducing global poverty is regularly found […]
