About Oxfam Ireland

Oxfam Ireland is an independent, secular, not-for-profit organisation, committed to working with people to overcome poverty and injustice worldwide. The organisation strives to ensure that people in the developing world have sustainable livelihoods, access to essential services, equal rights and status and physical security. Oxfam Ireland works in the following core countries – Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Oxfam Ireland is a member of Oxfam International, a confederation of 15 organisations working together to achieve greater impact through our collective efforts. Oxfam is many different things – it’s the relief agency that saves lives when disaster strikes, it’s the campaigner for change and it’s the local shop raising funds for the poorest communities in the developing world. At Oxfam Ireland we all share the vision of a just world without poverty.

About the internship

The Fundraising department is looking for 2 enthusiastic individuals to work with the Community Events team on the Trailtrekker 2012 recruitment and marketing campaign. One position is available in Dublin and the other will be based in Belfast.

Role outline

• Assisting with team recruitment
• Responding to email, telephone, web and text enquiries from new and existing teams
• Recording data in various locations and ensuring accurate data input
• Preparing team fundraising materials, corporate packs and team packs
• Managing mailings
• Sharing insights
• Guiding volunteers from time to time

Key Skills

• An interest in Oxfam’s work and a desire to end poverty and injustice
• An interest in marketing or fundraising or NGO’s in general
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Accuracy in written work and data processing
• Strong organizational skills and self motivated
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and try new things
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good English and telephone manner are essential

Desirable

•  An interest in the outdoors
• An interest in challenge events

Application procedures

If you wish to apply, please send your current CV plus a covering letter, stating why you are interested in the role and how you meet the requirements, to Cliodhna Carthy at cliodhna.carthy@oxfamireland.org

For more information
http://www.oxfamireland.org/trailtrekker/

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Christmas is the time to stay (or get back!) in touch with family and friends both near and far. And what better way to do that than with an Oxfam Ireland Christmas card. Our cards are a key source of funds, raising over €70,000 for our important work overseas – all the more necessary this year with the food crisis in East Africa, including famine in Somalia.

We have a wide range of exclusive designs on our cards, enough to suit everyone on your list – from religious or cute to traditional or modern. And our cards are printed on the highest quality FSC-certified part-recycled board, and come with 100% recycled envelopes. Cards are available in cello packs (8 cards of 1 design) or boxes (20 cards, 10 each of 2 designs) and prices start at only €.175 per card!

Oxfam Ireland Christmas cards also have an impact here at home, as we print and pack our cards in Ireland, helping secure Irish jobs.

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The 2011 Unwrapped range of Christmas gifts media launch was this week in both Belfast and Dublin with support from award winning television and radio presenter Lucy Kennedy, along with busy bees Sadhbh ni Liathain (3) and Sean Friel (3) in Dublin.

At the Belfast launch Ireland’s good food ambassodor Jenny Bristow and Internationally renowned singer songwriter Brian Kennedy attended, along with Connie Hamilton (3) and Amber Henderson (7) Jenny and Brian spent the morning learning what is unique about Unwrapped gifts and the differences that each gift makes to peoples lives.

When you give an Oxfam Unwrapped gift for Christmas it helps an individual, a family, or a whole community. You receive an exclusive gift card and fridge magnet, to give to your friend or family member on the day.

Unwrapped gifts, can be purchased online, in your local Oxfam shop, by post and by phone (1850 30 40 55). Simply check out the website www.oxfamireland.org/unwrapped or visit Oxfam Ireland stores to find out more.

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Amin Mohd is organising a charity lunch, on Friday September 30 at 11:00pm – October 1 at 2:00am.
Location: 20 Carraigh Craobh, Letterkenny.

The idea is Simple eat lunch as usual , pay less than usual and Support the cause of Charity.

Click here for more information

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Oxfam Ireland TRAILTREKKER 2011 100km Winners, team "Dromintee 4". Photo credit: Robert Doherty from Uberdog

The third annual Oxfam Ireland TRAILTREKKER event attracted more than 400 participants to set off from Donard Park in Newcastle early on Saturday 10^th September at the start of one of the most gruelling charity endurance challenges. Each team had a single goal – to complete the epic 100km or alternative 50km route and reach the finishing line at Carlingford Sailing Club inside 36 or 20 hours.

Battling the weather to walk by day and by night through the Mournes, the Ring of Gullion and the Cooley Peninsula, a team called the Dromintee 4 were the 100km winners in a record time of 15 hours and 39 minutes. Consisting of local men Ciaran McMullan, Jude Hayes, Dermot Winters and Kevin Murray, the Dromintee 4 completed the trek to arrive in Carlingford just shy of Saturday midnight after setting out from Newcastle at 8.00am that morning.

The first 50km trekkers to cross the line was mixed team from State Street Ireland, major sponsor of the event. Rebecca Fleming, Aidan Doyle, David O’Connor and Keith Geoghegan – calling themselves Incendiary Porcupine Pastille Tool 4000 (IPPT4000) – are from Dublin and finished in a time of 10 hours and 36 minutes.

The Oxfam Strollers, lead by team captain Michael Sloan, finished second overall in the 100km trek and won the title of Fastest Mixed Team for the second year running. Michael said: “With the boat crossing over Carlingford Lough, and walking through the night… it’s certainly a challenge! But it’s all worthwhile for the sense of personal achievement, as well as the satisfaction of knowing that we’ve helped Oxfam Ireland raise money for its work in Africa and around the world, such as the emergency responses to the Somalia famine.”

Winners of the Oxfam TRAILTREKKER 50km challenge are State Street's "IPPT 4000". Photo credit: Robert Doherty from Uberdog

Hundreds of staff and volunteers work in roles such as podiatrists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, trail marshals, parking marshals, drivers and a “sweep team” to clean up after the teams. Many more lose sleep over the weekend to act as a lifeline to each team, providing them with food, band aids, hugs, clean socks – anything they need to keep walking.

Congratulations to the winners and all who took part in TRAILTREKKER 2011!

NOTES TO EDITORS

To arrange media interviews, or to request high resolution images for reproduction, please contact

Phillip Graham on 00 44 (0) 28 9089 5959 / 00 44 (0) 7841 102535 / phillip.graham@oxfamireland.org

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The response from the public has been really amazing and it’s been a busy few months with events such as football matches, Croagh Patrick climbs, pub quizzes, cake sales and supermarket bag packs taking place in various parts of the country

Niall Caffrey went above and beyond the call of duty with his ‘Make me Bald’ campaign. Firstly he shaved his hair at work to ‘The Monk look’. He didn’t stop there! After work he gathered his friends in a local pub and waxed his legs, raising money by auctioning off the waxing strips – eugh! His endeavour raised a remarkable €3,669

Bernadette O’Neill undertook a fundraising gig, ‘Songs for Somalia’ in the Riverside Hotel, Co. Wexford and enlisted a fleet of volunteer helpers. Acts such as The Thingamajigs, The New Davitt Showband, Draiocht and Thunderstruck entertained everyone and their efforts raised €3,290!

One of September’s highlights will be Reelin’ in the 80’s, another music gig to be held in the Spirit Store, Dundalk on Saturday 17 September. Oxfam Ireland will also be there selling books and records in a pop-up shop. Our thanks to volunteers from the Dundalk shop for their help with this.

Our Shops

Limerick
The shop received a donation of a bicycle on the provision that proceeds go for East Africa. The bike raised €540.00 in a raffle, far more than its resale value. The Limerick shop has also done street collections and ran a collection in conjunction with one of the local parishes that generated over €2,000.

Sligo
The shop staff and volunteers did a collection in Sligo General Hospital and street collections. A volunteer created handbags and pillows out of recycled textiles and sold them in the shop.

Tralee
Staff worked with a local group on a film night with all proceeds going to our appeal.

Dundalk
Two pensioners come into the store and anonymously donated € 2,000 of their life savings.

Wexford
The store was approached by a lady who wanted to do something to help. She organised a music night in Enniscorthy that raised €3,290.

Newry
The shop organised a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, with staff and volunteers in fancy dress. The event raised more than £700.

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We’re delighted to announce the winners of the 2011 Oxfam Raffle Top Seller’s Prize, who will be taking off on a balloon flight.  Courtesy of balloonflight.ie !

Republic of Ireland top seller
R. S. Da Silva, Dublin

Northern Ireland top seller
P. Johnson, Derry

THANK YOU so much to everyone who supported the raffle this year and congratulations and a huge thank you to the winners!

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Irish aid agencies working to help famine victims in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa say the response to their appeals for financial help has been ‘remarkable’.

Over the past six weeks, Irish people have donated €12m for famine relief, according to Dóchas, the overseas development agencies umbrella organisation.

This is in addition to the €8m being provided by the Government.

There have been several further warnings, over the past 24 hours, that the famine crisis in Somalia is worsening, with fears that up to 400,000 children there could die from disease and starvation.

Dóchas Director Hans Zomer said it was clear that Irish people had a deep understanding of the suffering famine victims were experiencing and wanted to help.

Trócaire says it has received more than €5m in donations; a further €4m has been contributed to Concern.

Trócaire’s Chief Executive Justin Kilcullen said the money had made it possible for it to rapidly expand its operations in Somalia.

He said it was getting increasing amounts of food and medical aid to famine victims – including those living in areas controlled by the fundamentalist al-Shabaab organisation – and was about to launch a new initiative to reduce the incidence of malaria among children under the age of five.

Oxfam Ireland received over €1.1m in contributions for famine relief in Africa in recent weeks.

Chief executive Jim Clarken described the amount as ‘absolutely fantastic’ at a time when many Irish people were experiencing severe financial difficulties.

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Republic of Ireland Raffle:

1st Prize: 2 weeks in Florida for two worth €5,000

C. Mulcahy, Co Clare

2nd Prize: HD ready Widescreen TV worth €1,000

D. Gaffney, Co Meath

3rd Prize: Apple iPad worth €500

N. Smith, Co Kildare

Top seller’s Prize – Balloon Flight for two

R. S. Da Silva, Dublin

Northern Ireland Raffle:

1st Prize: 2 weeks in Florida for two worth £3,000

G. Davenport, Belfast

2nd Prize: HD ready Widescreen TV + Blu-ray DVD worth £750

J. Parker, Belfast

3rd Prize: Apple iPad worth £400

J. McDaid, Derry

Top seller’s Prize – Balloon Flight for two
P. Johnson, Derry

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Raymond McMaster and his son Alexander

Raymond McMaster (73) and his son Alexander McMaster (16) from Dunfanaghy will walk 190 miles through the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in England to raise £10,000 for Oxfam Ireland.

The pair will complete the scenic walking route called Wainwright Way, which extends from St. Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, from July 5 to 17.The monies they raise will go towards Oxfam’s projects aimed at educating disadvantaged children and helping orphans and vulnerable children.

We wish them the very best of luck.

 Read the full article here

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