Fundraising

Castleknock Schools Immersion Fundraising News The VLM schools immersion project group from 2024 and wider Castleknock College community raised an incredible €27,271 for projects run by the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity in Matisi, Kenya. This money has now been allocated and sent out and is being used for the following projects – – developing and equipping a science laboratory in the De Paul School– building a new toilet block, including disabled access for the De Paul School– funding for members of the local community to develop micro-businesses such as shops, street food stalls and poultry farming– building 8 houses for people living in rural areas outside Matisi– a donation has been made towards the building of a new centre for the Upendo Street Boys Project The massive efforts towards fundraising are so very much appreciated by VLM and our partner projects and are truly making a life-changing difference to communities in the Global South. Share this article

Run a Marathon Thinking of running a marathon or half-marathon this year?! Take on the ultimate challenge and support VLM at the same time. Whether you’re an experienced runner or a first-time marathoner, we’d love for you to join in! VLM have places for the Dublin marathon as well as Berlin, Valencia, Lisbon and many more. More details are on our website – Run a Marathon | or info@vlm.ie. Share this article

St Paul’s College Schools Immersion Fundraising The VLM schools immersion project group from 2024 and wider St Paul’s College community raised an amazing €8,000 for the De Paul School run by the Vincentian Fathers in Kamulu, Kenya. The group of ten students and two teachers volunteered there in June 2024, teaching English, Maths, sports, and games. The money raised has been used to develop and equip two home science classrooms in the school, one for cooking lessons and one for sewing lessons. These additional classrooms offer teaching in skills that are both essential for the curriculum and give students the potential to earn an income after they finish school. The massive efforts towards fundraising are so very much appreciated by VLM and our partner projects and are truly making a life-changing difference to communities in the Global South. Share this article

VLM Table Quiz 2025 What a great night we had at the recent VLM quiz! Thank you so much to everyone who showed up and played along, our sponsors, and everyone who supported us in any way. We raised a fantastic €2351 that will make a real difference to our work across projects in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania. We are really overwhelmed by your generosity. Congratulations to the winning team and to all our raffle winners. Thank you everyone for bringing the energy, fun and kindness. Here’s to VLM Quiz 2026!  Share this article

Hell and Back Fundraiser Huge thank you to VLM volunteer Luke Hogan and friends for taking on this challenge – Hell and Back! They did it to raise funds for a brand-new sewing vocational training centre in Ambo, Ethiopia. This centre will help graduates from the Ambo Lazarist Deaf School, run by the Vincentian Fathers, gain valuable skills and a pathway to employment.  Feeling inspired? Why not take on Hell and Back or a marathon for VLM? Get in touch and do one thing, do something. Share this article

VLM Table Quiz 2025 Get ready for a brain-teasing night at the Church Bar on Jervis St!  Join us for our thrilling table quiz on Tuesday 8th April 2025 and put your knowledge to the test! €10 per person – all proceeds to towards supporting VLM’s amazing work in Africa! Share this article

VLM Christmas Raffle Winners! Huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets for the recent VLM Christmas raffle. We had an amazing response and raised a phenomenal €7197, which will go towards supporting our work with the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity across Africa. Last year we sent 48 volunteers and over €175,000 to projects in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania. We really appreciate your support and thank you sincerely for helping to make this happen. Best wishes for 2025 from all at the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM). Share this article