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With so many causes to support, you may find it difficult to decide which charity organization in Ireland to support. The many charities found in Ireland address the needs of different people, and your choice of a cause to support will probably be based on your personal experience and a cause that is close to your heart.

There are many national charities in Ireland that depend on donations from members of the public and businesses to continue their work. National charity organizations in Ireland include various associations and foundations for particular diseases such as cancer, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis as well as mental health problems. The Carers’ Association, Hospice Foundation and other charities care for the terminally ill, elderly and disabled.

There are charity organizations in Ireland that help alleviate poverty and famine throughout the world, such as Oxfam Ireland. These are branches of international charities that operate around the globe in times of need, such as natural disasters and civil wars. Ireland also has many charity organizations at local and regional levels, supporting a smaller community, but doing no less important work. There are local cancer support centres, foundations to help the family and friends of suicide victims, homeless shelters, children’s charities and addiction treatment centres in most cities and towns throughout Ireland. These organizations rely heavily on donations and many of them are run by volunteers.

The charity organizations and support groups for people suffering from specific illnesses or diseases do far more than just look after the patients. They offer counselling and support to members of the patient’s family, raise community awareness of the disease, which is often vital to help prevent the disease, and also raise funds to support research into cures. The Irish Deaf Society and Blind Society help to educate employers and their staff, providing employment opportunities for people that may otherwise be overlooked, despite their capabilities.

Perhaps the best known charity for children in Ireland is Barnatos. President Mary McAleese is the patron of this charity – the largest children’s charity in Ireland. The Bubblegum Club was established in 1994 to look after children with life-threatening diseases, and CARI provides sexual abuse counselling for children and their families. The ISPCC cares for children as well. The elderly are well represented too, with Age Action Ireland providing care for the elderly throughout Ireland.

Once you have decided which charity organization in Ireland you wish to support, you can visit their website or local branch to find out how to help them. It may only be a matter of a few dollars or pounds donated each month, but small amounts quickly add up to large amounts of assistance. If you do not want to give money, consider volunteering your time instead. A couple of hours a week can help entertain the elderly, reading or playing music for them. Children in hospital or hospice will appreciate visitors, or you can take dogs for a walk for your local animal shelter. Your reward, should you need one, is the small difference you make in someone’s life, bringing happiness and help to those most in need of it.

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