One for IrelandHead of Operations (Co-Founder)
Aug. 2015 - Jan. 2019IrelandOne for Ireland is a charitable movement, founded by young graduates, that was able to raise more than €400,000 in 4 days, where 100% of the money went to fund new projects that tackle youth homelessness & mental health in Ireland. By people to donate €1 for 1 cause in 1 day. We wanted to incorporate charitable donations into people’s daily lives. On a specific day every year, when you are paying for your goods in any major retailer, every customer will be asked, “Would you like to give One for Ireland?” The customer then has the option to add €1 to whatever they are purchasing. Along with voluntary donations through various platforms and movements online, One for Ireland hopes to eventually raise €1 million on the day. There are over 1,500 homeless children from over 500 families in Ireland today. With almost a 100% increase in children living in emergency accommodation or on the streets since 2014, this is the most pressing social issue in Ireland. We want to make a difference by distributing the funds to organisations (both national and local) that can make a real and positive impact in reducing the number of homeless young people in Ireland, and address the issues that face them.