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- [Ambo Lazarist Deaf School (ALDS)](https://vlm.ie/index.php/ambo-lazarist-deaf-school-alds/) - Ambo Lazarist Deaf School (ALDS) VLM are thrilled to report that the new building at the Ambo Lazarist Deaf School (ALDS) run by the Vincentian Fathers in Ethiopia has opened!! VLM Coordinator Madeleine Frissung attended the official opening ceremony on 17th April 2026. The building contains a large multi-purpose hall, library, IT classroom, staff room
- [Daughters of Charity Health Centre in Masanga, Tanzania](https://vlm.ie/index.php/daughters-of-charity-health-centre-in-masanga-tanzania/) - Daughters of Charity Health Centre in Masanga, Tanzania In collaboration with Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach and the Daughters of Charity International Project Services, VLM has just successfully completed a project to ship a container of more than 1500 items with a value of over $250,000 to the health centre run by the Daughters of Charity in Masanga, Tanzania.
- [Volunteer Story - Charlie](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-story-charlie/) - Volunteer Story – Charlie This year I was granted the opportunity to travel to Matisi, Kenya, along with 11 other students on a VLM school immersion programme. The programme was a privilege to be a part of and a life-changing experience.Before embarking on the journey, we were well prepared by the VLM and got the
- [Church Collections 2025](https://vlm.ie/index.php/church-collections-2025/) - Church Collections 2025 As part of the AMRI Mission Appeal, and by the generosity of the Daughters of Charity, this year VLM were given fourteen parishes in the Diocese of Elphin to speak about our work. As well as covering these parishes, we also were given the opportunity to talk in an additional three parishes
- [VLM Table Quiz 2026](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-table-quiz-2026/) - VLM Table Quiz 2026 Get ready for a brain-teasing night at the Church Bar on Jervis St! Join us for our annual table quiz on Tuesday 24th February 2026 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 2025!](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-christmas-raffle-winners-2025/) - VLM Christmas Raffle Winners 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets for the VLM Christmas raffle. We had an incredible response and raised an amazing €8,378 which will support our work with the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity across Africa. Share this article
- [New home science classrooms for De Paul School in Thigio](https://vlm.ie/index.php/new-home-science-classrooms-for-de-paul-school-in-thigio/) - New home science classrooms for De Paul School in Thigio St Paul’s College Raheny raised an amazing €5,892 for the De Paul School run by the Vincentian Fathers in Thigio, Kenya. With these funds, and thanks to a grant from Misean Cara, the school was able to implement two much-needed projects. A new home science
- [Christmas Craft Fair for Women's Group in Masanga, Tanzania](https://vlm.ie/index.php/christmas-craft-fair-for-womens-group-in-masanga-tanzania/) - Christmas Craft Fair for Women's Group in Masanga, Tanzania VLM were recently offered a stall in Castleknock College at their recent Christmas Fair. This was very gratefully received as two VLM volunteers – Jane Scott and Helen O’Hara – had recently returned from Tanzania with craft items made by the Women’s Project run by the
- [A Christmas message from the Daughters of Charity in Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/a-christmas-message-from-the-daughters-of-charity-in-ethiopia/) - A Christmas Message From the Daughters of Charity in Ethiopia To all Vincentian Lay Missionary (VLM) Members This brings you and your loved ones our Christmas greetings and best wishes for New Year 2026. May each one you experience peace, love and joy of the Lord during this holy season of Christmas.… And the angel
- [Volunteer Update – Luke Hogan](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-update-luke-hogan/) - Volunteer Story – Luke Hogan Luke Hogan spent 6 weeks over the summer in Ethiopia. His first three weeks were at the Montessori teacher training institute and Women’s Empowerment Centre run by the Daughters of Charity in Sodo and his second three weeks were at the Ambo Lazarist Deaf School. Luke helped the Montessori teachers
- [Funding Project - Mekele, Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/funding-project-mekele-ethiopia/) - Funding Project - Mekele, Ethiopia Work is nearly finished on the agriculture and poultry project at the Abba Gebremichael Catholic School (AGCS) in Mekele, Ethiopia. Mekele is in the Tigray region of Ethiopia that was subject to civil conflict between 2020 and 2022. Many people are still displaced after the war and the school roll
- [Developing Our Vincentian Ethos (DOVE)](https://vlm.ie/index.php/developing-our-vincentian-ethos-dove/) - Developing Our Vincentian Ethos (DOVE) On Wednesday 19th November, we had our first DOVE session. This was a volunteer meet-up where Sr Claire McKiernan DC gave a brief and really interesting talk about the life of St Louise. Pizza followed and a chance for volunteers to chat about their experiences of volunteering in projects overseas.
- [Volunteer News](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-news/) - Volunteer News From September to November, VLM had two volunteers in Masanga, Tanzania – Helen O’Hara and Jane Scott. They volunteered with the Daughters of Charity projects. Helen is a pharmacist, and worked in the hospital and DREAM HIV/AIDS centre. This is Jane’s fourth year in a row volunteering with VLM in Masanga and she did
- [VLM Christmas Raffle 2025](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-christmas-raffle-2025/) - VLM Christmas Raffle 2025 We are launching our Christmas raffle for 2025 this week! All donations are processed securely and will be given directly to Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM).Winners will be announced on 19th December 2025 via social media. Winners will also be contacted directly.Your contribution will make a difference to the lives of the
- [VLM Marathon Runners 2025](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-marathon-runners-2025/) - VLM Marathon Runners 2025 Pictured are three of our amazing marathon runners – Fr Barry White, Owen McGrane and Cassady Allen. Barry and Owen ran the Dublin Marathon and Cassady raced in Berlin. Together they have raised over €9000 which is incredible and will support our work with some of the most vulnerable communities across
- [Janes-story](https://vlm.ie/index.php/janes-story/) - Volunteer Story – Jane Scott "Explore a New Sky" Welcome to Masanga, Tanzania. Set near the Serengeti, Lake Victoria, and the border with Kenya. Here the people of rural Tanzania await you with their unconditional warmth. It was my privilege to volunteer here from October to December 2022. The support of VLM and the Daughters
- [Ethiopian night](https://vlm.ie/index.php/ethiopian-night/) - Ethiopian Night of Food and Culture We really hope you can join us on Monday 6th October for an Ethiopian Night of Food and Culture at Gursha Restaurant in Dublin. Gursha offers a traditional Ethiopian dining experience, centred around sharing a meal of injera and richly spiced stews. Come and re-live memories of Ethiopia and
- [Volunteer Update – Enda Daly](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-update-enda-daly/) - Volunteer Update – Enda Daly Enda Daly spent two months working with the Upendo Street Boys Project run by the Daughters of Charity in Matisi, Kenya. Enda taught English, played games, organised soccer training and matches, and assisted with vocational skills training. He said this about his experience –“The boys have been made homeless for
- [Volunteer Update – Barry Sisk](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-update-barry-sisk/) - Volunteer Update – Barry Sisk Barry has recently returned from Songea in Tanzania, where he spent a month teaching IT and Maths at the De Paul School run by the Vincentian Fathers. As well as teaching Maths to Secondary School exam classes, Barry managed an incredible amount of IT lessons putting 200 students through Microsoft
- [St Paul’s College Schools Immersion Fundraising Achievement](https://vlm.ie/index.php/st-pauls-college-schools-immersion-fundraising-achievement/) - St Paul’s College Schools Immersion Fundraising Achievement Incredible impact from our St Paul’s College Raheny Kenya 2024 students!The group raised an amazing €8000 for the De Paul School in Kamulu, Kenya. With these funds a new home science classroom has been developed for the school run by the Vincentian Fathers. This includes spaces for cooking,
- [Current Volunteers](https://vlm.ie/index.php/current-volunteers/) - Current Volunteers VLM currently have four volunteers overseas. Mary, Anne and Irene are in Kumasi, working with the Daughters of Charity in their Street Advocacy Project. There are currently over 100 girls there and the volunteers have been facilitating English classes and games. Donall is volunteering with the Daughters of Charity in Masanga, Tanzania and
- [VLM Quiz 2025](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-quiz-2025/) - 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,
- [Run a Marathon for VLM](https://vlm.ie/index.php/run-a-marathon-for-vlm/) - 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
- [VLM Volunteer Programme 2025](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-volunteer-programme-2025/) - VLM Volunteer Programme 2025 Always wanted to volunteer overseas? There is still time to volunteer with VLM in 2025. We have fantastic placement opportunities in a range of different projects across Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania. These include schools, health centres, women’s empowerment initiatives and community development programmes. Please get in touch for more information
- [Castleknock Schools Immersion Fundraising News](https://vlm.ie/index.php/castleknock-schools-immersion-fundraising-news/) - 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
- [New home science classrooms for De Paul School in Kamulu](https://vlm.ie/index.php/new-home-science-classrooms-for-de-paul-school-in-kamulu/) - New home science classrooms for De Paul School in Kamulu 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 money raised has been used to develop and equip two home science classrooms in
- [St Paul's College Schools Immersion Fundraising](https://vlm.ie/index.php/st-pauls-college-schools-immersion-fundraising/) - 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
- [Hell and Back Fundraiser](https://vlm.ie/index.php/hell-and-back-fundraiser/) - 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,
- [VLM Table Quiz 2025](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-table-quiz-2025/) - 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
- [Volunteer Story - Darragh Byrne](https://vlm.ie/index.php/darraghs-story/) - Volunteer Story – Darragh Byrne In June of 2024, I travelled to Masanga in the north of Tanzania. We flew into Nairobi airport and the Sisters had arranged for us to be driven across the border into the Tarime region of Tanzania, witnessing some breathtaking views along the way. Once across the border we were
- [Volunteer Story - Sinéad McColgan](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-story-sinead-mccolgan/) - Volunteer Story – Sinead McColgan Hi, I’m Sinéad. I went to Songea, Tanzania in Summer’23. I am a secondary school teacher, and I travelled with 4 other teachers. When I began teaching in 2018, the school I worked in organised a trip every year to Ambo, Ethiopia with the VLM. I signed up to go
- [Volunteer Story - Maja Hamerlinska](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-story-maja-hamerlinska/) - Volunteer Story – Maja Hamerlinska I went to Thigio in April 2024 and stayed with the Daughters of Charity. From the first day I was very impressed by the work that the sisters did for the community. I lived on the grounds of the compound where it was peaceful, well organized and there was a
- [Volunteer Story - Ken & Maria King](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-story-ken-maria-king/) - Volunteer Story – Ken & Maria King As a couple, we were lucky enough to spend an amazing five weeks in Thigio Special School, just outside Nairobi, Kenya in January 2020. We both had some experience of volunteering in other parts of Africa and Asia in advance of our trip, but each project is unique
- [€200,000 raised to date for the Ambo Kindergarten and Social Housing Project](https://vlm.ie/index.php/ambo-kindergarten-and-social-housing-project/) - €200,000 raised to date for the Ambo Kindergarten and Social Housing Project To date, approximately €200,000 has been sent to build, run and maintain the Ambo kindergarten and social housing project. Through the Irish Travelling Community two classrooms were built, the toilets, the groundwork and lately they have fundraised for a clinic which is being
- [Safeguarding Training in Kenya](https://vlm.ie/index.php/safeguarding-training-in-kenya/) - Safeguarding Training in Kenya In 2022, VLM, through the Vincentian Fathers, was successful in obtaining funding from Misean Cara to run Safeguarding Training across the Vice-Province of Kenya. As part of this, a ‘Train the Trainer’ course was run to enable the Vice-Province to continue to roll this out with staff across their projects, thus
- [De Paul School, Enugu](https://vlm.ie/index.php/de-paul-school-enugu/) - De Paul School, Enugu In 2016, VLM successfully applied to Misean Cara for over €67,000 for the building of an extension to the De Paul Primary School in Enugu in Nigeria. The aim of this was to provide further education for the pupils already in the school. Prior to the school extension being built, students’
- [Tanzania Volunteers](https://vlm.ie/index.php/tanzania-volunteers/) - Tanzania Volunteers 2022 Our first volunteers of 2022 are currently in Songea in the south of Tanzania tomorrow. Luke and Grainne will be teaching English, facilitating capacity development sessions with teachers, and running summer camp activities. Both the children and teachers are looking forward to their arrival and they are especially excited about learning how to
- [Misean Cara Member Capacity Development Funding](https://vlm.ie/index.php/misean-cara-member-capacity-development-funding/) - Misean Cara Member Capacity Development Funding 2024 VLM with the support of Misean Cara completed capacity development training in Ethiopia and Kenya. This was for training in Project Cycle Management to be run with the Vincentians in Ethiopia with a view to them developing project proposals for funding applications. Increasing their income will allow them to
- [Teacher Training Places - Bruh Tesfa](https://vlm.ie/index.php/teacher-training-places-bruh-tesfa/) - Teacher Training Places - Bruh Tesfa, Ethiopia VLM has sponsored Montessori teacher training places in Bruh Tesfa, Ethiopia. This enables girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain a qualification and a sustainable livelihood so that they can provide for themselves and their families. They also go on to provide education in their communities. On completion of their qualification,
- [Summer 2023 Volunteers Leave Dublin](https://vlm.ie/index.php/summer-2023-volunteers-leave-dublin/) - VLM's volunteers for the Summer of 2023 left Dublin this week. This included 12 Castleknock College students who will be volunteering at the De Paul School run by the Vincentian Fathers in Thigio, Kenya. This is the first schools immersion project to have ventured to Kenya and we pray this will be a learning and
- [Re-opening of Abba Gebremichael Catholic School - Mekelle, Tigray](https://vlm.ie/index.php/re-opening-of-abba-gebremichael-catholic-school-mekelle-tigray/) - Re-opening of Abba Gebremichael Catholic School - Mekele, Tigray VLM, supported by a €14,137 Misean Cara grant, re-opened the Abba Gebremichael Catholic School (AGCS) run by the Vincentian Fathers in Mekele, Tigray. Due to the conflict recent conflict there, the school had been closed since November 2020, but thanks to this funding the school re-opened
- [Camino de Santiago Fundraiser for Alemachen, Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/camino-de-santiago-fundraiser-for-alemachen-ethiopia/) - Camino de Santiago Fundraiser for Alemachen, Ethiopia VLM supporters from Navan, Fiona and Clodagh-Jane Healy, walked part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain over the summer and raised an amazing €950. This has been sent to the Alemachen Centre for Children with Disabilities and will be used for food for the children. Thank you
- [Fantastic Volunteering Opportunities In Ghana. Apply Now.](https://vlm.ie/index.php/fantastic-volunteering-opportunities-in-ghana-apply-now/) - Donate Our partners the Daughters of Charity run a project for vulnerable children, particularly young girls who live and work on the streets of Kumasi, Ghana. They provide formal education and also run a vocational training centre to teach employable skills that will enable the girls to earn a living. This project is truly life-changing for
- [St Mary’s Holy Faith, Glasnevin & Street Advocacy, Kumasi](https://vlm.ie/index.php/st-marys-holy-faith-glasnevin-in-kumasi/) - St Mary’s Holy Faith, Glasnevin & Street Advocacy in Kumasi In the summer of 2020, a group of eight students and two teachers from St Mary’s Holy Faith Glasnevin were due to travel to the Daughters of Charity street advocacy project in Kumasi in Ghana for their first school’s immersion project. Unfortunately, due to the
- [€30,000 raised for Kindergarten in Shishinda, Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/e30000-for-raised-for-kindergarten-in-shishinda-ethiopia/) - €30,000 raised for Kindergarten in Shishinda, Ethiopia In 2017, VLM supported the construction of a new kitchen/store/toilet, dining room and renovation of 3 classrooms for the Kindergarten in Shishinda in Ethiopia. This also covered the training of two Kindergarten teachers. The project improved the facilities for 50 existing students and expanded the capacity of the
- [€25,000 for irrigation project in Bulbula, Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/e25000-for-irrigation-project-in-bulbula-ethiopia/) - €25,000 for irrigation project in Bulbula, Ethiopia VLM with the support of Electric Aid Ireland (€10,000 grant) and the INTO Solidarity Fund (€15,000 grant) is supporting an irrigation and vegetable growing project to initiate marginalised families into an income generating activity using the technology of irrigation and knowledge of horticulture to help them to generate
- [Medical College Fees Sponsored](https://vlm.ie/index.php/september-2024/) - September 2024 VLM donors have been very generously sponsoring the college fees of a medical student in Masanga for the past three years. This will benefit both the individual, Romara, and his family through the provision of a sustainable livelihood and will positively impact the whole community by the better health care they will receive
- [Schools Immersion Programme 2024 - Luke Mooney](https://vlm.ie/index.php/schools-immersion-programme-2024-luke-mooney/) - Schools Immersion Programme 2024 - Luke Mooney “I was privileged to be afforded the opportunity by the college and the Vincentian Lay Missionaries to go on the annual School Immersion Programme in Kenya. It was an absolutely brilliant trip and initiative. My experience was so rewarding.Prior to arriving in Kenya, it was hard to know
- [Schools Immersion Programme 2024 – Sean Clancy](https://vlm.ie/index.php/schools-immersion-programme-2024-sean-clancy/) - Schools Immersion Programme 2024 – Sean Clancy “My name is Sean Clancy and I’m a 17-year-old student in St Vincent’s Castleknock College in Dublin Ireland. This year I was granted the opportunity to travel to Matisi, Kenya on a school immersion programme with the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM).It was an amazing experience from start to
- [Dublin Marathon 2024](https://vlm.ie/index.php/dublin-marathon-2024/) - Dublin Marathon 2024 We would like to express HUGE thanks to Michael McMahon and Owen McGrane who recently took part in the Dublin Marathon for VLM. Between them they raised a phenomenal €4500, which will support our work across Africa. VLM have places secured for next years Dublin marathon as well as numerous other running
- [VLM Christmas Raffle 2024](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-christmas-raffle-2024/) - VLM Christmas Raffle 2024 We are launching our Christmas raffle for 2024 this week! Prizes 1st Prize – Sandymount Hotel One Night Bed & Breakfast2nd Prize – WestWood Club Westmanstown €200 Private Swimming Lessons Voucher3rd Prize Barberstown Castle, Afternoon Tea for Two4th Prize – Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Afternoon Tea for Two Number of tickets Price
- [Church Collections 2024](https://vlm.ie/index.php/church-collections-2024/) - Church Collections 2024 As part of the AMRI Mission Appeal, this year, VLM were given six parishes in the Diocese of Derry to speak about our work. We are building a Mission Team and as well as covering these parishes, we also were given the opportunity to talk in an additional three parishes. We would
- [VLM Christmas Raffle Winners!](https://vlm.ie/index.php/vlm-christmas-raffle-winners/) - 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
- [New building for the Ambo Lazarist Deaf School](https://vlm.ie/index.php/new-building-for-the-ambo-lazarist-deaf-school/) - New building for the Ambo Lazarist Deaf School Exciting news to share!!! Pictured is Fr Tomaz Mavric CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, laying the foundation stone for a new building at the Ambo Lazarist Deaf School in Ethiopia. The new building will give the school four additional classrooms including a room
- [Volunteer Story - Shane Young](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-story-shane-young/) - Volunteer Story – Shane Young (St. Paul's College 2024) Throughout my time in Kamulu, Kenya it was an experience like no other. The way I was welcomed and treated by the locals and children was amazing. I could not ask for better, everybody was so kind and generous even though they were less fortunate than
- [Volunteer Placement – Jane Scott](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-placement-jane-scott/) - Volunteer Placement – Jane Scott VLM currently have a volunteer on a placement in Tanzania. Jane is volunteering with the Daughters of Charity in Masanga. She is working with three of their projects – St Catherine Laboure School, the Women’s Empowerment Project and the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Programme. The women’s project is focused on
- [New kitchen and dining room for De Paul School in Thigio](https://vlm.ie/index.php/new-kitchen-and-dining-room-for-de-paul-school-in-thigio-2/) - New kitchen and dining room for De Paul School in Thigio April 2024 saw the completion of a new kitchen and dining room at De Paul School in Thigio, in partnership with the Vincentian Fathers in Kenya!The Castleknock College schools immersion project in 2023 took place here, and the school children truly stole their hearts.Thanks
- [Volunteer Story - Luke Hogan](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-story-luke-hogan/) - Volunteer Story – Luke Hogan “During my time in Ghana, I had the incredible opportunity to work on the Safe Child Advocacy Project run by the Daughters of Charity. This is a vital initiative dedicated to safeguarding children and providing skills training and education. Here’s a glimpse into my journey:My first role was at the
- [Scoil naomh Brid agus Padriag Bake Sale](https://vlm.ie/index.php/scoil-naomh-brid-agus-padriag-bake-sale/) - Scoil naomh Brid agus Padriag Bake Sale This wonderful group of students from Scoil naomh Brid agus Padriag in Mayo ran a bake sale and raffle and raised a phenomenal €1500 for our ‘Buy the Bus’ fundraiser. Children in Masanga, Tanzania currently walk 10km and more to get to school every day and our aim
- [Ethiopia Crisis Appeal](https://vlm.ie/index.php/december-2021/) - 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 to the generosity of VLM
- [Partnership with St Raphaels](https://vlm.ie/index.php/partnership-with-st-raphaels/) - Partnership with St Raphael’s Garda Credit Union St Raphael’s Garda Credit Union 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. The Daughters of Charity in
- [Partnership with Castleknock Hotel](https://vlm.ie/index.php/partnership-with-castleknock-hotel/) - Partnership with Castleknock Hotel Castleknock Hotel employee Brian Delaney volunteered with VLM in Thigio, Kenya during the summer of 2024 and they very kindly donated €500 to the De Paul School there. This was used to buy a schoolbook for every child in the school, giving them a greater chance to succeed in their education.
- [Partnership with ESB](https://vlm.ie/index.php/partnership-with-esb/) - Partnership with ESB ESB employee Maja Hamerlinska volunteered with VLM in Thigio, Kenya in April 2024. They donated €250 to the IT project there and Maja delivered computer training courses, giving young people a chance to learn a life skill that gives them a real chance at earning them a sustainable livelihood.
- [Partnership with Navillus](https://vlm.ie/index.php/partnership-with-navillus/) - Partnership with Navillus VLM is delighted to have partnered with Navillus, a construction company in New York, who sponsored 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 their very generous donation really
- [Centre for Women’s Development](https://vlm.ie/index.php/february-2024/) - February 2024 A women’s empowerment project has been running in Masanga, northern Tanzania for several years but the women were meeting and carrying out their work in a small wooden shed. Thanks to very generous donations from donors, VLM have been able to fund the building of a centre for the women’s development project in
- [St Catherine Laboure School Bus](https://vlm.ie/index.php/november-2023/) - November 2023 VLM donors very generously raised over €27,000 to buy a school bus for the St Catherine Laboure School in Masanga,Tanzania. Previously, local children had been walking up to 12km to get to school everyday. This journey was treacherous with the constant danger of wild animals and varying weather conditions. Children arrived at school
- [St Catherine Laboure School Places Sponsored](https://vlm.ie/index.php/august-2024/) - August 2024 Two school places are currently being sponsored by VLM donors at the St Catherine Laboure School in Masanga. This is a precious gift of an education, giving young girls the chance to go to school. Many of the girls who have fled their homes due to thewidely practiced female genital mutilation (FGM) in
- [Volunteers](https://vlm.ie/index.php/december-2024/) - December 2024 Since 2002, 448 people have volunteered with projects run by the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity through VLM. Sr Hiwot, Daughters of Charity Provincial in Ethiopia, wrote the following – “Each year we are blessed with the gift of wonderful groups and individual volunteers whose generous contributions to our missions make such
- [Support for Female Genital Mutilation Project](https://vlm.ie/index.php/november-2022/) - 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 ten women in Tanzania are
- [Teacher Salary Sponsored](https://vlm.ie/index.php/september-2022/) - 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 their very generous donation will
- [Alitena Youth Centre](https://vlm.ie/index.php/november-2024/) - November 2024 The running costs of the Alitena Youth Centre are funded annually thanks to the generosity of VLM donors. This centre benefits over 5000 youth per year through the provision of meals, school materials, tutorial support, clubs and activities, sports events, skills training and income generating activities. The funding also benefits the staff who
- [December 2024](https://vlm.ie/index.php/december-2024-2/) - December 2024 The costs of running this centre are funded annually thanks to the generosity of VLM donors. This centre benefits over 5000 youth per year through the provision of meals, school materials, tutorial support, clubs and activities, sports events, skills training and income generating activities. The funding also benefits the staff who can earn

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- [Homepage](https://vlm.ie/) - Vincentian Lay MissionariesVLM is a volunteer-sending charity working with the Vincentian Fathers, Daughters of Charity and other Vincentian Family members in Africa.Volunteer with VLMGet involvedLearn about the ways that you can fundraise with VLM and help make a difference.Learn moreImpactDiscover the impact we have made, with your help.Read more Latest News 2026, EthiopiaAmbo Lazarist Deaf
- [Impact Of Our Work](https://vlm.ie/index.php/the-impact-of-our-work/) - Impact Impact of Projects All Posts20252024202320222021202020172026 Volunteer Stories - College Students | 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.Read moreConor's StoryConor
- [Volunteer Projects in Kenya](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-projects-in-kenya/) - Kenya Latest News Map of Kenya Some facts about Kenya The Republic of Kenya is named after Mount Kenya. Kenya is famous for its national parks, including Nairobi National Park, Tsavo Game Reserve, Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara. Maasai Mara has one of the largest densities of the lion in the world. Kenya is
- [Run a Marathon](https://vlm.ie/index.php/run-a-marathon/) - Run a Marathon Banner Title Take on the ultimate challenge and support VLM by running a marathon.Whether you’re an experienced runner or a first-time marathoner, we’d love for you to join in! How to run a marathon for VLM: Choose your marathon below or via the ‘All Marathons’ linkTake note of your required fundraising target
- [Where We Work](https://vlm.ie/index.php/where-we-work/) - Where We Work VLM partners with the Vincentian Fathers and the Daughters of Charity, who work with those left furthest behind. To date, VLM has sent volunteers to Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Burkina Faso.All volunteering opportunities with VLM give you the chance to live and work embedded in a community and to help create lasting
- [Our People](https://vlm.ie/index.php/our-people/) - Our People VLM is a charity governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. There are currently eight board members. They are drawn from diverse backgrounds including education, finance, policy, governance, safeguarding and faith. The day-to-day operations of the charity are run by the Coordinator, appointed by the Board. In addition, there are sub-committees which are
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- [Sponsor a School Place - Songea, Tanzania](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place-songea-tanzania/) - Sponsor a school place - Songea, Tanzania Songea is a small city in the south of Tanzania. The Vincentian Fathers run a school there for 1200 pupils. The school has many pupils that cannot afford to pay their fees and this has a knock-on effect in that the school struggles every month to pay it’s
- [Sponsor a School Place - Matisi, Kenya](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place-matisi-kenya/) - Sponsor a school place - Matisi, Kenya Matisi is an area of low economic status just outside Kitale town in Western Kenya. Most families in the area experience high levels of poverty. The main issues are substandard housing, high unemployment, drug and alcohol abuse and a high number of orphans living with their grandparents. The result
- [Sponsor a School Place - Where most needed](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place-where-most-needed/) - Sponsor a school place - Where most needed By donating to our ‘where most needed’ programme, you will help school children in the most critical need of support. For €21 a month or €250 for the year you can sponsor the school fees of a child, giving them the gift of an education. Your sponsorship will
- [Sponsor a School Place - Masanga, Tanzania](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place-masanga-tanzania/) - Sponsor a school place - Masanga, Tanzania The Daughters of Charity run the St Catherine Laboure School in Masanga, a small rurally-isolated village in the north of Tanzania. The school prioritises places for girls in an area where FGM is culturally practiced leading to early pregnancies and drop-out from education. Many of the children attending
- [Sponsor a School Place - Thigio, Kenya](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place-thigio-kenya/) - Sponsor a school place - Thigio, Kenya The De Paul School in Thigio is run by our partners the Vincentian Fathers. Thigio is an area of low income located an hour outside of Nairobi. There is high unemployment and many parents struggle to pay their school fees. Sponsorship of a school place in Thigio is
- [Sponsor a School Place - Ambo, Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place-ambo-ethiopia/) - Sponsor a school place - Ambo, Ethiopia In 2011, VLM was involved in making a successful application to Misean Cara for €93,000 to help open a deaf school in Ambo. The Ambo Lazarist Deaf School opened in 2012, giving deaf children in the area the opportunity to achieve their full potential in education through sign
- [Sponsor a School Place - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place-addis-ababa-ethiopia/) - Sponsor a school place - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Many of our previous volunteers will fondly remember the school in Atse, Ethiopia. Some of you may have volunteered there. It was this school that inspired the founding of VLM, with our first volunteers being welcomed there in 2002. We now have this sad message to share from Sr
- [Sponsor a School Place - Mekele, Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place-mekele-ethiopia/) - Sponsor a school place - Mekele, Ethiopia VLM has strong links to Ethiopia with over 300 people from Ireland having made the journey to volunteer in projects across the country. War has had a massive impact and there is an urgent need for rebuilding and rehabilitation. VLM is supporting the AGCS school run by the
- [Our People v2](https://vlm.ie/index.php/our-people-v2/) - Our People VLM is a charity governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. There are currently eight board members. They are drawn from diverse backgrounds including education, finance, policy, governance, safeguarding and faith. The day-to-day operations of the charity are run by the Coordinator, appointed by the Board. In addition, there are sub-committees which are
- [Corporate Partnership](https://vlm.ie/index.php/corporate-partnership/) - Partner with us (CSR) Partnering with VLM would give your organisation the chance to make a real and lasting impact on communities across Africa. We work in partnership with the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity who work on the ground, delivering health and education services to people living in real poverty. Therefore, you can
- [History](https://vlm.ie/index.php/history/) - Our Story - It All Started With A Simple Need 2002In 2002, VLM was established.Since then, VLM volunteers of all ages and backgrounds have been making valuable contributions in the sectors of education, health, community development and sustainable livelihoods through sharing their gifts, skills and experience, often times in challenging environments.In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in
- [Volunteer FAQ's](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-faqs/) - Frequently asked questions Interested in volunteering with VLM? Read our frequently asked questions. Who can volunteer? VLM have volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds. Information on the types of volunteers can be found on our ‘Volunteering with VLM’ page. What Skills Are Needed? View our volunteer roles page for more information. How Long Can
- [How to Volunteer](https://vlm.ie/index.php/how-to-volunteer/) - How to Volunteer We aim to match the skills of our volunteers with the needs of our community partners. Volunteer placements generally require a commitment of at least 4 weeks and can be arranged throughout the year. We return to the same communities year after year, working to create sustainable, lasting change. Step 1 Learn
- [Latest News](https://vlm.ie/index.php/latest-news/) - Latest news All PostsVolunteerTanzaniaSocialKenyaGhanaFundraisingEthiopiaChristmas2026, EthiopiaAmbo Lazarist Deaf School (ALDS)July 20, 2026/Read More2026, TanzaniaDaughters of Charity Health Centre in Masanga, TanzaniaJuly 20, 2026/Read More2026, KenyaVolunteer Story – CharlieJuly 11, 2026/Read More2026, FundraisingVLM Table Quiz 2026February 12, 2026/Read More2025, Christmas, FundraisingVLM Christmas Raffle Winners 2025!January 7, 2026/Read More2025, FundraisingChurch Collections 2025December 30, 2025/Read MoreLoad MoreEnd of Content.
- [Sorcha's Story](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sorchas-story/) - Volunteer Story - Sorcha “In this life, we cannot always do great things, but we can do small things with great love”- Mother Theresa. VLMs moto is to “do one thing, do something.” Ethiopia has previously been stereotyped as a country that has had many problems. Although there may be some truth to this statement, it
- [Kathleen's Story](https://vlm.ie/index.php/kathleens-story/) - Volunteer Story - Kathleen When I went with VLM to Ethiopia in 2008 I never planned to go back there. I did go back a second time and that was a fatal decision. I got caught!I had to return a third time and then a fourth and each year totalling 11 years until 2019 when
- [Dymphna's Story](https://vlm.ie/index.php/dymphnas-story/) - Volunteer Story - Dymphna I wanted to work in Africa since long before I retired. Vincentian Lay Missionaries allowed me to succeed in this ambition. Many organisations required volunteers to make a one-to-two-year commitment which my own family circumstances wouldn’t have allowed me to. In October 2016 I happily began an eight-week adventure with VLM
- [Fintan's Story](https://vlm.ie/index.php/fintans-story/) - Volunteer Story - Fintan In August 2019, through the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) I visited the Vincentian Mission in Ambo, Ethiopia, landing in Addis Ababa on Saturday 2nd August, 2019. I was met by Fr Asfaw Feleke, Vincentian Parish Priest of Ambo, who drove us the 110 km journey to Ambo. Ambo has an estimated population of
- [Margaret's Story](https://vlm.ie/index.php/margarets-story/) - Volunteer Story - Margaret Sr Tiblets Baraki pictured in the library Ethiopia for me is a country that makes biblical history come alive. The beautiful Orthodox Churches, the bearded priests in their hats and robes and the striking devotion of the people vividly conveys the historic reality of Christianity and its direct and tangible links
- [Conor's Story](https://vlm.ie/index.php/conors-story/) - Volunteer Story - Conor I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to volunteer with VLM in Masanga, a rural village in the Mara region of Tanzania. After a lengthy journey to one of the country’s most remote corners, we were immediately struck by the hospitality of our hosts and the warmth with which
- [Volunteer Projects in Ethiopia](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-projects-in-ethiopia/) - Ethiopia Latest News Ambo Lazarist Deaf School (ALDS) Funding Project – Mekele, Ethiopia Overview Projects Volunteer Stories Impact Overview The Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) work started in Ethiopia. In 2002, two volunteers travelled from Ireland to volunteer in the small school of Atse, run by the Daughters of Charity in Addis Ababa. Since then, hundreds
- [Volunteer Projects in Tanzania](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-projects-in-tanzania/) - Tanzania Latest News Map of Tanzania Some facts about Tanzania Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing peak in the world. Over 120 languages are spoken in Tanzania. Swahili is its official language. Most Tanzanians live in rural areas, and only about 7% of rural regions have
- [Give a Gift in Your Will](https://vlm.ie/index.php/give-a-gift-in-your-will/) - Leave a Gift in Your Will: Create a Lasting Impact Things to Consider At VLM, we understand your family and loved ones come first in your Will. Once their future is secure, you might consider supporting a cause close to your heart. Every Contribution Matters: Even small gifts can transform lives.A Lasting Impact: Your legacy helps
- [Equality Diversity and Inclusion](https://vlm.ie/index.php/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/) - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to tackling the root causes of injustice and inequality. Racial justice is a critical element in this. We are committed to addressing structural and systemic racism throughout the world. Equal Opportunities StatementVLM value difference, and recognise the gifts that the different backgrounds, skills, outlooks and experiences of our
- [Schools Programme](https://vlm.ie/index.php/schools-programme/) - Schools Programme Schools Immersion Programme VLM offers students from schools affiliated to the Vincentian Family with the opportunity to take part in our Schools Immersion Programme. This is a true immersion experience where students live and work in community, learning about themselves and about the life and culture of people living in the Global South.
- [Volunteering with VLM](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteering-with-vlm/) - Volunteering Programme VLM’s volunteer programme was started in 2002 by Vincentian Priest Fr. Michael McCullagh CM. Since then, over 500 volunteers from across Ireland have engaged with our programme. Our volunteer programme is about reverse mission – creating, encouraging and inspiring a community of individuals living out the Vincentian ethos and its values of justice
- [Fundraising](https://vlm.ie/index.php/fundraising/) - Fundraising Support VLM.ie in transforming lives in some of the world’s most underserved communities by helping us raise essential funds. Together with our dedicated partners, the Daughters of Charity and Vincentian Fathers, VLM.ie delivers impactful projects in education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood development for people living in extreme poverty. Whether you're interested in supporting a
- [Teachers](https://vlm.ie/index.php/teachers/) - Teachers VLM acknowledges that education is essential to addressing issues of poverty and inequality in our world. Since 2002, educational projects have been at the heart of VLM. VLM’s partner schools run by the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity include pre-schools, primary schools, secondary schools, deaf educational facilities, and additional needs educational facilities. Our
- [Retired people](https://vlm.ie/index.php/retired-people/) - Retired people Are you retired and looking for a meaningful way to give back? Since 2002, VLM has been placing retired volunteers to our partner projects. We acknowledge that those who are retired or semi-retired are in a unique position to volunteer. Volunteering in retirement offers an enriching opportunity for individuals to make a lasting
- [College students](https://vlm.ie/index.php/college-students/) - College students Are you a college student looking to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and make a meaningful impact? VLM offers unique volunteer opportunities that allow students to engage with communities, contribute to educational and social projects, and broaden their global perspective.Volunteering as a student with VLM is more than just giving your time
- [General volunteers](https://vlm.ie/index.php/general-volunteers/) - General Volunteers VLM offers unique volunteer opportunities that allow individuals to engage with communities, contribute to educational and social projects, and broaden their global perspective.Volunteering with VLM is more than just giving your time – it’s about growing as an individual, learning from others, and becoming part of a global network of Vincentians seeking a
- [Specialised Skills](https://vlm.ie/index.php/specialised-skills/) - Specialised Placements We have a number of specialised placements. If you are a tradesperson, health professional or allied health professional we would love to hear from you. Healthcare Placements Placement Information Medical placements are available to qualified and student applicants (completed 2nd year as a minimum), studying medicine or nursing. Volunteer Role Your volunteer activities
- [Volunteer Projects in Ghana](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-projects-in-ghana/) - Ghana Latest News Map of Ghana Some facts about Ghana Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. Kofi Annan is probably the most internationally known Ghanaian. He was the UN Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006 and is Ghana’s only Nobel Prize Winner, receiving the Peace Prize in 2001 for
- [Shop](https://vlm.ie/index.php/shop/) - Shop Giving a real gift is a way of making a practical impact on the lives of others who need it the most. Whether healthcare, education, or clean water, every gift is a step toward create lasting change, empowering individuals and communities to thrive. School books €10.00 Add to cart School transport fees for a
- [About Us](https://vlm.ie/index.php/about-us/) - About us The Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) is a volunteer-sending charity working with the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity to support marginalised communities in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania. Rooted in Vincentian values of solidarity, partnership, and social justice, VLM strives to improve lives in vulnerable communities. Since 2002, VLM has sent over 500
- [Volunteer Roles](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-roles/) - Volunteer roles VLM volunteers come from all walks of life, sharing their time and skills to make a difference. Below are some of the skills and experience that VLM projects are in need of. Education at all levels We have roles for qualified kindergarten, primary and secondary school teachers. Teachers with special educational needs experience can
- [Host a Coffee Morning](https://vlm.ie/index.php/host-a-coffee-morning/) - Host a Coffee Morning Your unique perspective and experiences will add a special touch to the event, creating a warm atmosphere for friends, family, and colleagues. 'Brewing Hope for Africa's Children' Next Steps Host a Coffee Morning: Share your passion for VLM at your home or a venue of your choice, at a date of
- [Charism and Ethos](https://vlm.ie/index.php/charism-and-ethos/) - Charism and Ethos VLM is a member of the Vincentian family network, or FAMVIN, a group of organisations inspired by the life and ethos of St. Vincent de Paul, a French saint born in 1581, remembered and respected for his care and compassion towards the poor and needy of his time. St. Vincent embraced humble
- [Prayer](https://vlm.ie/index.php/prayer/) - Support the Vincentian Lay Missionaries Through Prayer At VLM, the Vincentian Lay Missionaries, we are committed to following the example of St. Vincent de Paul in serving those in need and spreading hope. One powerful way you can support our mission is by joining us in prayer. By saying the Prayer of St. Vincent de
- [Comhlámh Code of Good Practice](https://vlm.ie/index.php/comhlamh-code-of-good-practice/) - Comhlámh Code of Good Practice VLM is committed to upholding the highest international standards in volunteering. We work in an ethical, sustainable and responsible manner. All volunteers undertake training in development education.Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) is a signatory of the Comhlámh Code of Good Practice for Volunteer Sending Agencies. The code is a set of standards
- [Education For Sustainable Development](https://vlm.ie/index.php/ecological-sustainability/) - Education For Sustainable Development Education for Sustainable Development aims to increase awareness and understanding of the interdependent and unequal world in which we live, through a process of interactive learning, debate, action and reflection. It challenges perceptions of the world and encourages people to act for a more just and equal society at a national
- [Sponsor a School Place](https://vlm.ie/index.php/sponsor-a-school-place/) - Sponsor a school place By sponsoring a school place with VLM, you can make a lasting difference to the life of a child and their family. Find out more about the areas in which you can help. Mekele, Ethopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ambo, Ethiopia Thigio, Kenya Masanga, Tanzania Songea, Tanzania Matisi, Kenya Where most needed
- [Luke's Story](https://vlm.ie/index.php/lukes-story/) - Luke's Story In June 2022, Grainne Malone and I were the first volunteers with VLM in Songea in the south of Tanzania. Tanzania was a lovely country, and the people were very friendly. I felt very safe and was made very welcome during my whole time there. The Vincentian Fathers and Sisters of Charity of
- [VLM Privacy Policy](https://vlm.ie/index.php/privacy-policy/) - VLM Privacy Policy VLM is a registered charity in Ireland charity number CHY17070. We are data controllers and processors of your information under the conditions of the Data Protection Act 2018. The 2018 Act replaces the 1998 Data Protection Act from May 25 2018. This privacy policy applies to charities and limited companies. Contact InformationVLM,
- [Safeguarding](https://vlm.ie/index.php/safeguarding/) - Safeguarding The safety and wellbeing of the people we work with is our priority. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse or exploitation. Safeguarding people from exploitation and abuse caused by our representatives, programmes or activities remains a core commitment for VLM. We work to ensure that safeguarding is embedded throughout all our work both in
- [Governance](https://vlm.ie/index.php/governance/) - Governance VLM is a charity governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees with members serving a maximum of two three-year terms. They must then take a break of at least one year before being able to serve one final three-year term. There are currently nine board members. They are drawn from diverse backgrounds including education,
- [Dochas Code](https://vlm.ie/index.php/dochas-code/) - Dóchas Code Dóchas is the Irish Association of Non-Governmental Development Organisations. VLM is a signatory to the Dóchas Code of Conduct on the use of imagery and messaging. This code informs organisations on how they can ethically communicate their work and fundraise. The core principles that signatories ascribe to are as follows: • Respect for
- [Finances](https://vlm.ie/index.php/finances/) - VLM are accountable to all our generous donators who fund our work. We vow to be transparent about our finances. VLM is a registered charity in the Republic of Ireland (CHY 17070) and is fully compliant with the Charities Regulatory Authority Governance Code. All of our details and accounts are up-to-date with the most recent guidelines. You
- [Impact on Projects](https://vlm.ie/index.php/volunteer-projects/) - Impact of Projects All Posts202420232022VolunteersDecember 2024 Since 2002, 448 people have volunteered with projects run by the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity through VLM. Sr Hiwot, Daughters of Charity Provincial in Ethiopia, wrote the following – “Each year we are blessed with the gift of wonderful groups and individual volunteers whose generous contributions...Read MoreChurch
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- [Build a house](https://vlm.ie/index.php/build-a-house/) - Shop > Build a house Build a house €1000.00 Add to cart Gift description: The Daughters of Charity in Matisi have a life-changing house building programme for the local community. Imagine for only €1000 you can provide a family or individual with a home. People in need are identified by community mobilisers in Matisi and
- [Build a well](https://vlm.ie/index.php/build-a-well/) - Shop > Build a well Build a well €500.00 Add to cart Gift description: The Daughters of Charity in Matisi have a well-building programme for local communities. Each well provides water for 50 families. Clean drinking water reduces disease and has a long-term impact on the health of people living in the area. For €500
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