NEWS DIARY NOTICE: Wednesday, 29 May, Croke Park, Dublin
WHAT? The National Charity/NGO Summit, hosted by The Wheel, Ireland's national association of charities.
Over 400 representatives of Ireland's leading charities/NGOs, will gather to discuss some of the key issues affecting the sector and Irish society, including:
- increasing polarisation in communities
- social isolation (Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness in Europe according to a recent survey by the European Parliament)
- the role of the charity sector in promoting positive social change, and addressing the crises in health and housing
- the forthcoming local and European elections.
WHEN? Wednesday, 29 May from 9.30 am – 4.40 pm.
WHERE? Croke Park Conference Centre, Croke Park, Dublin 3, D03 P6K7
WHY? This is a unique opportunity to learn more about many of the social issues facing Irish society in the lead-up to the local and European elections, and the role of the charity/NGO sector in addressing those issues.
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WHO? Leaders from across the charity/NGO/nonprofit sector and beyond will be in attendance. The 30+ speakers and facilitators include:
- Dr. Larry O'Connell, Director of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC)
- Noeline Blackwell, Former CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and Human Rights Lawyer
- Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner of Wales
- Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of The Journal
- Ivan Cooper, CEO of The Wheel
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE AND ON THE DAY
CONTACT: Gert Ackermann, Communication Manager at The Wheel on 086 1769287 or email gert@wheel.ie
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