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Welcome to GOAL

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. For more information click here


Our work in Haiti

Smiling again: GOAL is continuing to provide relief to some of the most vulnerable people in Haiti, including these children, who were able to return to school recently thanks to the provision of temporary classrooms by GOAL

Over six months on from the disaster, GOAL has completed a $9 million food distribution arrangement with the World Food Programme of the United Nations, with almost 500,000 people receiving food rations.

Recently, we agreed an $11 million contract with the US Government, the main elements of which are cash-for-work and shelter, water and sanitation projects.

To accommodate some of the 1.3 million people displaced from their homes, GOAL has distributed materials for 2,000 emergency shelters and is planning to build 2,500 transitional shelters.

Under our cash-for-work programme, GOAL is supporting the clearance of rubble, solid waste removal, excavation and construction of latrines and bathing cubicles. A total of 800 latrines and 800 wash-blocks are to be constructed under this programme.

We are building 15 roofed structures for use by locals for community activities and by specialist agencies for education, psycho-social and various other support projects. We also plan to build temporary schools.

As part of our hygiene promotion activities GOAL has distributed in excess of 1,600 hygiene kits and we are aiming to distribute close to 8,000 kits as part of this campaign.

Now, the arrival of the hurricane season is bringing a new challenge to survivors and aid agencies in Haiti. Those who wish to support our aid programmes there - and help some of those most in need - can make a donation to GOAL by clicking here, contacting GOAL at PO Box 19, Dun Laoghaire, or by telephoning 01-2809 779.

Click here
to learn more about GOAL's response in Haiti.


Nando di Carlofelice

It is with deepest regret and profound sadness that we learned on Friday morning, July 23rd, of the passing of our dear colleague, Nando di Carlofelice.

Nando had been working with GOAL since October 2007, as Financial Controller in Uganda and Malawi. In March of this year, Nando became ill and travelled to South Africa to receive treatment.

Sadly, he lost his battle against illness and passed away on Thursday, July 22nd.

Nando became more than a colleague to many of us during his time with GOAL. He became a good and much-valued friend.

As a person, he was gentle, modest, and generous, and instantly likeable. Nando will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, loved ones and all who worked and became friends with Nando over the past three years in GOAL.


 

GOAL builds 1,000 houses

for poor in Uganda


Paul Kimbugwe gets a hug from older brother Richard outside their new GOAL house in Masaka, Southern Uganda. Both of the boys’ parents succumbed to AIDS and they had been living in the hut in the background. Their new home provides shelter, warmth, water and sanitation facilities.

To read more about GOAL's Ugandan housing project
click here


Low Administration Costs

Since its inception in 1977, GOAL has a proud record of keeping administration costs to an absolute minimum. One of the ways we achieve this is through the secondment of staff from companies in the corporate sector. GOAL is indebted to participating companies for their continued support.


GOAL 2008 Financial Statements

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to view GOAL's Financial Statements for 2008

GOAL'S MISSION STATEMENT

To work towards ensuring that the poorest of the poor and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life, such as food, water, shelter, medical attention and literacy.


News and opinion...



Haiti: 'There's still a long way to go'

- skynews.com, July 12th

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here


Fundraising news

Click here to read our latest fundraising newsletter and see how you can help raise money for GOAL


Register now for

GOAL Jersey Day

All those interested in taking part in this year's GOAL Jersey Day, which has been scheduled for Friday, October 1st, can register now by clicking here.


GOALie Blogs

Our GOALies are on the frontline in the fight against poverty. Click here to read their stories.

Latest - Simon Brown attends a six-month anniversary service in Haiti for relatives and friends of GOAL national staff who lost their lives in the earthquake:

"His emotion was clear to see as he told us that everyone had lost friends and family in those brief moments on January 12th"


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magazine!


Tax Returns

Did you know that you can help GOAL claim thousands of Euro back from the Revenue Commissioners - money which we can put towards our aid projects in the developing world - by simply filling in this form?

For more information, please click here.


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GOAL Ireland is a registered charity in Ireland: Charity Reg No: CHY 6271. If you are a PAYE tax payer, GOAL can reclaim the tax element of any donation you make in excess of EUR250 in any year.

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