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Trócaire at 40 – Trócaire in Somalia

Rosemary Heenan, Horn & East Africa Regional Manager, looks back at the history of Trócaire's work in Somalia.

Trócaire at 40 – Jestina Mukoko (ZPP)

Jestina Mukoko, Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), addresses the recent staff celebration in Maynooth for Trócaire’s 40th anniversary.

Mary Sweeney memories of 1994 Rwanda genocide

Mary Sweeney shares some powerful memories of her field work for Trócaire in the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda in 1994.

Trócaire at 40 – conclusions from 40th anniversary conference

Frank La Rue, UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, sums up what he sees as the conclusions from Trócaire's 40th anniversary conference.

Trócaire at 40 – Frank La Rue (UN)

Frank La Rue, UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, addresses the recent staff celebration in Maynooth for Trócaire’s 40th anniversary.

Trócaire at 40 – a tribute to partnership with Trócaire

Dr. Racheal Raykumari explains how partnership with Trócaire has helped to advance local projects in Odisha, India.

Trócaire at 40 – Justin Kilcullen pays tribute to partners

Justin Killcullen pays tribute to the partners - the network of professional locally-based organisations - with which Trócaire work in the developing world.

Trócaire at 40 – Justin Kilcullen

Justin Kilcullen, Executive Director of Trócaire, addresses the recent staff celebration in Maynooth for Trócaire’s 40th annversary.

Trócaire at 40 – Dr Racheal Rakumari

The full address given by Dr. Racheal Raykumari, Executive Secretary of WORD, Odisha India, at the recent staff celebration in Maynooth for Trócaire's 40th annversary.

Trócaire Poetry – History of the World by Clare O’Reilly

Clare O'Reilly reads her poem - History of the World - at a special Trócaire staff gathering in Maynooth as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations

Rediscovering Mercy and Trócaire Together programmes

Hannah Evans and Fr Padraig Shelley discuss two Trócaire programmes designed to help people engage with Justice principles and to develop a direct connection with a community in a developing country.

Trócaire Lecture 2013 – 40 years

Brother Philip Pinto cfc reflects on the biblical significance of the number 40 on the occasion of Trócaire’s 40th anniversary. Full 45 minute recording also available.

Trócaire Lecture 2013 – Conclusion

The concluding remarks of the lecture delivered by Brother Philip Pinto cfc on the occasion of Trócaire’s 40th anniversary. Full 45 minute recording also available.

Trócaire Lecture 2013 – Br Philip Pinto cfc (full)

Watch the full 45 minute lecture delivered by Brother Philip Pinto cfc - Who is my neighbour? Building a 'civilisation of love' in an unequal world

Trócaire Lent Ad 2013

Trocaire's 2013 Lent TV ad thanks our supporters for helping to transform and empower an impoverished community in Odisha, India.

Trócaire Lent 2013 – Religious Education

Watch and learn about community life and the Paraja people in Odisha, India where Trócaire works.

Trócaire Lent 2013 – Senior Primary

Watch and learn about Ambika Paraja's daily routine and life in her community in Odisha, India where Trócaire works.

Trócaire Lent 2013 – Junior Primary

Watch and learn about Ambika Paraja's daily routine and life in her community in Odisha, India (Trócaire)

Empowered – Trocaire Lent Campaign 2013

Trocaire's 40th anniversary Lent campaign focuses on a community in Odisha, India. With Trócaire's help it has worked to gain support from the government to build a road, a school and to ensure families have clean drinking water.

Trócaire Lenten Campaign 2013 – Fr Padraig Shelley

A reflection by Fr Padraig Shelley after his recent visit to the community of Jhilligoan in India which is the focus of this year's Lenten campaign.

Fatima Institute – Trócaire partner in Sierra Leone

A short film on the governance and human rights work of the Fatima Institute in Sierra Leone.

The Gift of a Goat in Malawi

Edesi Flyton talks about the impact the gift of a goat had on her family. Find out how you buy a gift of change this Christmas.

IEC2012 – Youth Ministry

Today we go to 'Our Lady Queen of Peace' Church to have a look at the youth activities which are held here during the congress.

IEC2012 – Behind the scenes

This video shows some of the volunteers who have worked very hard behind the scenes to make the International Eucharistic Congress such a success.

Net Ministries

NET stands for National Evangelisation Teams. We are Catholic Missionaries who share Jesus' gospel message with young people in a team format.

IEC2012 – Trócaire workshop

The Trócaire workshop at IEC2012 featured inputs from Trócaire partners and a reflection from Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga President of Caritas Internationalis.

IEC2012 live – Nalule Cissy Kagimu

Nalule Cissy Kagimu from the Ugandan Bishops Conference attended IEC2012 as a guest of Trócaire. She discusses a Domestic Violence prevention programme which Trócaire and the Bishops Conference has developed.

IEC2012 live – Flora Aling

Flora Aling works for one of Trócaire’s partner organisations - YOMU - in Northern Uganda which was the focus the 2012 Trócaire Lenten campaign. Flora was a speaker at Trócaire’s workshop at IEC2012.

IEC2012 live – Justin Kilcullen

Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trocaire, discusses the Trocaire workshop at IE2012 and the on-going work of justice.

IEC2012 – David Quinn on the changing Irish family

At IEC2012 David Quinn, journalist and director of the Iona Institute addressed the question 'The changing Irish Family - for better or worse?'

IEC2012 – Strengthening Marriage and Family Life

John Quinn, author of Letters to Olive,shares personally on his experiences of love, marriage and God.

IEC2012 – Ger Gallagher

Gerard Gallagher examined where is the Young Church today by looking at some new thinking about the young adult Church and the challenges of maintaining a young Church.

IEC2012 – Catholic Grandparents Association

This presentation at IEC2012 explores practical ways that can help Grandparents fulfill their role of passing on their most precious gift of faith in a world that is increasingly hostile to those beliefs.

IEC2012 – Stephen Cummins

Stephen Cummins, Director of Marriage Education with ACCORD, examines a number of ways in which couples and families become Eucharist to each other in the ordinariness of daily life.

Knock Youth Festival 2012

The Knock Summer Festival is for all people between the ages of 17-30. It is a chance to come away and experience something different. The 2012 Festival takes place on 28th July.

Hope is here- Trocaire in Uganda

Irish Dominican Pilgrimage to WYD 2011

A short video of the Irish Dominican Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, starting with the visit to Caleruega, Salamanca, Avila, Toledo and then Madrid.

Give it up for Trócaire 2012

Emmanuel, 15, from Barlonyo, northern Uganda is the face of this year’s Give it up for Trócaire campaign. Watch this short video about his life.

Trócaire – Demand a Future of Hope

Trócaire seeks to address the root causes of poverty facing northern Ugandans. One of these causes is a lack of investment in agriculture and support for small-scale farmers. Ask your government representative to support farmers like Daniel's parents, Joel and Betty.

Trócaire – rebuilding communities for lasting change

Hannah Evans, Church Officer for Trócaire, introduces us to the young boy from Uganda, Daniel Okweng, who is featured on this year's Trócaire box and his parents Joel and Betty.

Trócaire – Interview with Daniel’s mother (Post Primary)

Daniel Okweng (9) from Uganda is the young boy on the 2012 Trocaire box. This video for schools features Daniel's mother, Betty, talking about Daniel.

Trócaire – Daniel’s village (Senior Cycle)

Daniel Okweng (9) from Uganda is the young boy on the 2012 Trocaire box. This video for schools introduces us to daily life in Daniel's village.

Trócaire – Daniel’s Day (Junior Cycle)

Daniel Okweng (9) from Uganda is the young boy on the 2012 Trócaire box. This video for schools introduces us to Daniel.

Trócaire Lenten Lecture 2012

Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trócaire, highlights the importance of helping communities rebuild after conflict. Together with Archbishop Odama from Uganda, he thanks the Irish people for their on-going generosity to and solidarity with the world's poor.

Trócaire in Uganda – working together

Bishop Joseph Franzelli on how Trócaire works with local people to help them address the needs of their communities. Bishop Franzelli (Lira Diocese) is the local Bishop of the area featured on this year's Trócaire box.

Trócaire’s Solar Lamp Global Gift in Uganda

In this video from the Lira region in Northern Uganda, we see and hear about the value of the Solar Lamp, one of Trócaire's recent Global gifts.