Monthly Archives: January 2016

A call on Resolutions' Day, 1st January 2016 Download PDF version of this call here A short « To Do List » for all candidates to the 2016 General Election «This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognize that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development.» From the Preamble of 'Transforming our world: the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development' These are the first words of the 2030 Agenda, prepared…

Our work would not be possible without the financial support of ATD supporters around the world. ATD Ireland (Registered Charity 18 678) is committed to the highest standard of efficiency and transparency in our financial transactions. Read ATD's Charter of financial ethics. ATD staff members (all members of the ATD overseas volunteers corps) agree on a stipend that is decided upon together and which is the same for everyone within the same country, regardless of seniority or responsibility. For Ireland in 2013, this figure was €730 a month along with health insurance and rent allowances. At the start of 2016, make…