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with adults, young people and children, and in preparing events to mark the
UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October each year.
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Atlantic Philanthropies Ireland
Tara House, 32 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 676 2121, 9.00am – 5.30pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 676 3684
Email: info@atlanticphilanthropies.org Web: www.atlanticphilanthropies.org
Philanthropic foundation committed to spending its multi-billion dollar
endowment by 2020, in order to make lasting changes in the lives of
disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Its work focuses on four issues
– ageing, disadvantaged children and youth, population health, and
reconciliation and human rights. Based in the countries where they work
on one or more of these issues: Australia, Bermuda, Ireland (North and
South), South Africa, the United States and Vietnam. Grants are awarded to
organisations that serve disadvantaged people, to help these organisations
increase their reach and impact and advocate for social change.
Publications: Newsletter – Atlantic Currents; annual reports; research
reports, evaluation reports available on the website.
Aware
72 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 661 7211, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 661 7217
Helpline 1890 303 302, 365 days 10.00am – 10.00pm
Email: info@aware.ie Web: www.aware.ie
Provides vital emotional support and information for those who experience
depression and their families. Also works to create greater public awareness of
the nature and consequences of depressive illness. Services include a network of
support groups nationwide, local helpline open 365 days a year, Beat the Blues
(a secondary school awareness programme), free information service and regular
public lectures. Booklets and leaflets available for download from the website.
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