November 2022 St Raphael’s Garda Credit Union have made a donation of €200 to the Female Genital Mutilation Project in Masanga. The prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Mara region of Tanzania is very high at 32% of the female population aged 15-49 years old. nine out of…
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September 2022 VLM is delighted to have partnered with Navillus, a construction company in New York, who are sponsoring the salary of a teacher at the St Catherine Laboure School run by our partners the Daughters of Charity in Tanzania. This is part of Navillus’ extensive social responsibility programme and…
December 2021 There was an incredible level of generosity shown by VLM donors towards our Ethiopia Appeal For Tigray 2021-2022, which raised €44,400 for the Daughters of Charity in Tigray. This money was spent on much needed food and medical supplies during the humanitarian crisis. Many lives were saved thanks…
Impact on Volunteers
Teacher Volunteer Stories
Luke's Story
In June 2022, Luke's volunteer journey with VLM in Songea, Tanzania, allowed him to teach at both De Paul School and Songea Deaf School, where he learned new sign languages, gained insight into global challenges, and was deeply impacted by the warmth of the people and the experience.
Student Volunteer Stories
Sorcha's Story
Inspired by VLM's motto “Do one thing, do something,” Sorcha's three-week volunteering experience at Alemachen Rehabilitation Centre in Addis Ababa became life-changing, as she connected with children through games, art, and music, discovering that compassion transcends all language barriers.
Retiree Volunteer Stories
Kathleen's Story
Kathleen's journey with the Vincentian Lay Missionaries to Ethiopia began in 2008 as a one-time trip, but it became an 11-year life-changing mission filled with meaningful connections, invaluable lessons, and unwavering dedication to supporting one of the world's poorest countries.
Dymphna's Story
Fulfilling a lifelong dream of working in Africa, Dymphna joined the Vincentian Lay Missionaries in 2016 for an eight-week teaching adventure in Ethiopia, forming lasting friendships, embracing new experiences, and discovering the joy of giving back
General Volunteer Stories
Fintan's Story
In August 2019, Fintan and his daughter Louise joined the Vincentian Lay Missionaries in Ambo, Ethiopia, where they taught English at a summer school, witnessed the transformative work of the local mission supporting deaf children, and saw first-hand the urgent need for expanded educational facilities.
Margaret's Story
Margaret's second visit to Ethiopia combined spiritual reflection with meaningful service as she catalogued a library at St Catherine’s in Addis Ababa, embracing the country’s deep religious history, vibrant culture, and the profound value of simply being present.