Accord Inishowen
Counselling Services |
Accord Inishowen, based
in Carndonagh, provide marriage and relationship counselling
along with premarriage course. They are opened weekdays from
10.30am to 12.30pm. Tel: 074 9374103 |
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Alzheimer Society
Donegal Branch
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Part-time Carers needed
to look after people in their own homes. Training will be provided.
If interested contact Alzheimer Office, Tel 074 9722795 |
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Are you caring for
someone
who is confused? |
If you are caring for
someone who is confused, and are interested in joining a support
group please phone Serenity House on 9382945 for further information.
Serenity House is developing support groups for the following
health related issues, Down Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's,
Depression, Diabetic support group and many more. |
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Aware
Helping to Defeat Depression |
Aware is a voluntary
organisation formed in 1985 to provide emotional
support and information to those who experience depression and
their families. Aware also seeks to create an increased public
awareness of the nature, extent and consequences of depressive
illness and promotes research into the causes and effective
treatment of mood disorder. The organisation offers a range
of services including a loCall Helpline (1890 303 302) which
operates from 10am -10pm on weekdays and until 1am at weekends.
There are over 60 Support Groups throughout the country, with
a number of local groups in the North West in areas including
Buncrana and Letterkenny. Buncrana Aware Depression Support
Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Monday of every month at 7.30pm
in the Nursing Unit, McGinn Avenue, Buncrana. Aware also delivers
a secondary schools awareness programme, talks, public lectures
and provides a free information service. For an information
pack, or further details on any of Aware’s services, contact
the Regional Office on 074 9735030 or visit www.aware.ie |
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| Cancer Backup |
A highly recommended
website for cancer info is www.cancerbacup.org.uk |
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| Cancer Concern? |
If you are living with
diagnosis of cancer and feel the need of support of others who
are experiencing the same ordeal. Perhaps you would benefit
from a Cancer Support Group in Carndonagh. If so, please express
your interest by telephoning Rita on 086 6028993 or Deirdre
on 087 7634596 any time. All calls, will be treated in the strictest
confidence. |
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| Donegal Action for
Cancer Care |
If you want to keep updated
on DACC activities visit the website at www.dacc.ie
Donegal Action for Cancer Care has officially opened its new
offices in Letterkenny to help and support people diagnosed
with cancer. The centre will be of great assistance to all in
Donegal. The new office can be found at 13 St. Columba's Terrace,
High Road, Letterkenny. Telephone 074 9128400. |
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| Donegal Volunteer
Centre |
Donegal Volunteer Centre
are looking for people with a few hours to spare and who would
like to get to know people in their community, share their talents
and knowledge and develop skills and interest for their c.v.
If interested please Contact Sandra on 086 8117157 at the Donegal
Volunteer Centre or register online at www.volunteerdonegal.com |
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EIST
Cancer Support Group |
EIST, Cancer Support
Group, Serenity House, Moville. We offer support to people with
cancer, their families and friends and essential links to other
organisations which are availabLe to help. Why not drop in to
one of our monthly meetings for a cup of tea and a chat in a
relaxed atmosphere. Group Meetings: Last Monday of each month
at 7.30pm. Total Confidentiality. Tel: 074 9392945. Email: eist2@eircom.ie |
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| Irish Cancer Society |
Cancer Helpline 1800
200 700. Action Breast Cancer Helpline freephone 1800 30 90
40. |
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| Prostate Cancer Charity |
If you have any queries
about prostate cancer call The Prostate Cancer Charity's confidential
helpline on 0845 300 8383. It is staffed by specialist nurses
and open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and Wednesday from
7pm to 9pm. |
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Carers Development
Officer Service |
The Carers Development
Officer Service is a service for carers of older people in Donegal.
Are you caring for an older person? Would you like information
regarding Entitlements, Support Groups, Respite, and Training?
If so, contact Diane Donnelly, Carers Development Officer on
087 2770103. |
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Care of the Aged
Can you help? |
The Care of the Aged
really does require volunteers to help at the Day Centre some
mornings/afternoons. Drivers are also needed to maintain their
meals on wheels service to the elderly and housebound,due to
increasing numbers requesting this service. We appeal to men
and women who could help in any way, for an occasional hour
or two, to please ring the Centre on 9382714 or 9382131. Thank
you. |
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Care of the Aged
Good As New Shop |
Care of the Aged Good
As New Shop, Main Street Moville. Helpers are needed at the
shop on Tuesday and Fridays for a two hour session. Call 9382318
or 9381339. |
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Child Protection Agency
Moville |
The Parish of Moville
has set up a Child Protection Policy. Our aim is to develop
good practice policy and procedures. Each child should be affirmed
as a gift of God and has a dignity of life and bodily integrity
which must be respected, nurtured, and protected. A copy of
our Policy Statement can be viewed in each of our churches.
If you or anyone you know has a child protection concern or
wishes to report an allegation of child abuse directly to the
church authorities in relation to any member of church personnel,
please contact one of the following diocesan designated persons:
Rev. John Farren (074 9384037; Rev Seamus Farrelly, 074 9374104;
Mrs Mary McCafferty 04871 362475. |
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Counselling
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Counselling service for
adults and young adults. For details contact Billy White at
the Family Resource Centre, Serenity House, Moville, on 087
9972795 or 93 82846. or Mary McKinney at Serenity House on 93
82945. |
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| Day Centre Moville |
Services: - Bathing facilities,
Hairdressing, Chiropody, Meals on Wheels. Outings throughout
year and 3-4 days holidays annually. Tel No 9382714. All
Local Senior Citizens Welcome.
Opening hours: Monday - Tuesday - Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00
p.m. |
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Derry Diocesan Child
Protection Committee |
The Derry Diocesan Child Protection Committee was appointed
by the Diocesan Bishop, Most Rev Seamus Hegarty. The committee
works independently, developing, directing and managing all
aspects of policy development, training and support for parishes
within the diocesan Church. Cmmittee members are drawn from
the four deanery areas of the diocese and they bring to this
role experience from education, law, psychology, counselling,
parish ministry and social work. Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop
Street, Derry NT48 6UJ. Tel: 028 71362475.
Email: child.protection.committee@derrydiocese.org
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Donegal Down Syndrome
Association |
The new contact telephone
number for the Donegal Downs Syndrome Association is 9103527.
Contact Roisin Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm. The temporary premises
is at 15 Hillview, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny. www.downsyndrome.ie
Email: donegaldownsyndrome@eircom.net |
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| Donegal Youth Council |
Donegal Youth Council
Comhairle na nÓg Dhún na nGall is a group of young
people, aged between 12 and 18 years, elected by peers to identify
issues and promote projects in response to young peoples needs.
Youth councillors have a democratic mandate to give young people
a voice and allow them to take appropriate action. www.donegalyouthcouncil.ie/home.htm |
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| Drug Awareness Website |
The National Drugs Awareness
Campaign Website: www.drugsinfo.ie
is primarily designed for use by the general public, and parents
in particular, and is presented in concise sections such as
signs of drug use, a useful drug index and who to contact for
more advice. The website currently has an average of 2,000 visits
per months. |
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| Family Mediation Service |
What is Family Mediation?
Mediation is a service to help couples who have decided to separate
or divorce, or who have already separated, to negotiate their
own terms of agreement, while addressing the needs and interests
of all involved. Mediation allows people make their own decisions
and hold unto their own power. Family Pastoral Centre, Ard O'Donnell,
Letterkenny. Tel: 074 9121853. |
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Good Morning Inishowen
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Good Morning Inishowen is a new and free Telephone
Link Line Service for Older People in the Inishowen Area (Those
aged 65 years and above.) Telephone calls are made to Older
People on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am until 1pm.
Older People who choose to avail of the service will receive
a telephone call at a time decided by them. The main aim of
the telephone call is to ensure the Older person is safe and
well in their own home and to help the Older Person with any
enquiries they might have. Good Morning Inishowen hopes to
extend the present service and commence a Good Evening
Inishowen service. This should help make the long winter
evenings a little shorter and brighter for some of the older
people in the Inishowen area. Calls will be made on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 6pm until 8.30pm. It is hoped that this
will allow individuals who would like to volunteer, but are
busy during the day, the opportunity to now get involved with
this service. If you are an Older Person or you know of an
Older Person in the Inishowen area who would benefit from
this telephone call please contact Ann Gill, Project Co-ordinator
at 93 21598 or call in and see us at 6 Ardaravan Square, Buncrana.
Volunteers: Do you have a couple of hours to spare
once a week? Would you like to get involved in your local
community? Are you a good listener? Would you like to learn
new skills and meet new people? Do you enjoy talking to older
people? If the answer to any of the above is yes, then Good
Morning Inishowen would like to hear from you, the service
needs new volunteers so that the calls to older people in
the Inishowen community can both continue and be extended.
Further enquiries please to Anne at Good Morning Inishowen,
074 93 21598. This project is funded by the European Union
Interreg 111A programme.
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| GROW |
If you find life is tough
at times and you feel lonely and unable to cope with many of
the stresses facing you, you are not alone. Grow helps us to
cope with life in general. They meet weekly in a safe, confidential
environment using a 12 step programme. The meetings are held
every Wednesday at 8pm in the Day Centre of Carndonagh District
Hospital. Meetings are free and no referral is necessary. Ring
Mary on 0872330297 Visit: www.grow.ie |
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| iCARE |
Inishowen Childrens Autism
Related Education i.C.A.R.E. was set up in September 2000. There
was an obvious need for local support, training and information
in the Inishowen area. As a result of this need, parents got
together locally and formed i.C.A.R.E. www.icare.ie |
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Inishowen Arthritis
Support Group |
Inishowen Arthritis Support
Group meet on Wednesday at 7.30pm in Serenity House. Tel: 9382945. |
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| Inishowen Carer's
Meeting |
The Inishowen Carer's
meeting takes place in the Day Centre, Carndonagh Hospital on
the last Tuesday of every month at 8.30pm. New members welcome. |
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| Inishowen Community
Forum |
Inishowen Community Forum
recognises the contribution made by the community and voluntary
sector in the local service provision and development, with
membership open to all groups active in the peninsula. Contact
ICF on 074 93 29888 or on Email: inishowencf@eircom.net |
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| Inishowen's Men's
Helpline |
Inishowen Men's Helpline
offering understanding, information and empathy. Phone lines
open: Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9pm and Saturday mornings 10am
- 12 noon. Telephone: 074 9329300. This is a free and confidential
service. Male or Female volunteers are required to operate
the helplines. Training will be provided. Please contact Margaret
on 074 93 74529. |
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| Inishowen Women's
Outreach |
Inishowen Womens Outreach
is a rural based community led project responding to the issue
of Domestic Abuse in Inishowen. Our aim is to identify and respond
to the needs of Women and Children in Inishowen who are subjected
to violence and abuse in the home. Inishowen Womens Outreach
provide the following services: Helpline,
Information, Support, Outreach Services, Court Accompaniment,
Counselling for Women, Counselling for Children.
Inishowen Women's Outreach offers appointments and a Help-Line
for women who are dealing with violence in the home, on 974
93 73232, Monday to Friday, 10am to 1.30pm The Donegal Emergency
No. 074 91 26267 and Women's Aid provides a 24 hour help-line
1800 341900
Anyone interested in working with the Outreach project on a
part-time basis should contact Mary on 9373337 in the morning.
Usual Fás conditions apply. |
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Irish Association
for Gifted
Children |
Children with exceptional
ability in intellectual, creative, artistic, mechanic or athletic
pursuits are often referred to as 'gifted' children. For information
and ideas on how to support gifted children, contact the Irish
Association for Gifted Children on 01 873 5702, and the Centre
for Talented Youth Ireland on 01 704 5634, Website: www.dcu.ie/cti |
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| Irish Wheelchair
Association |
The Irish Wheelchair Association is the national organisation
for people with limited mobility. IWA's goal is to achieve
the full inclusion of people with physical and sensory disabilities
back into the community. The association was founded in 1960
by a small group of wheelchair users and today has over 20,000
members and service users nationally. The services we provide
include Assisted Living, Information, Disabled Parking Discs,
School of Motoring and Peer Counselling. For more information
on our range of services contact our Manorcunningham Centre.
We provide two day resource centres in the area which are
Clonmany and Malin. Together they run social, recreational
and developmental activities including community integration
programmes. For further information, contact the Irish Wheelchair
Association on 074-9157393 Web Address www.iwa.ie
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Jack and Jill
Children's Foundation |
The Jack and Jill Children's
Foundation is today calling for people across Ireland to send
in old and unwanted mobile phones to the charity for recycling.
More than 80,000 people have already requested a recycling envelope
by calling the free phone number 1850 525 545, but so far only
a fraction have been returned. The Jack and Jill Foundation
was launched in 1987 by Jonathan Irwin and his wife Mary Ann
O'Brien after they discovered during the tragically short life
of their son Jack that there were virtually no state services
available to provide for babies with severe developmental problems,
including cerebral palsy. The Foundation today provides, twenty
four hour care for sick children and support to their families
throughout Ireland www.jackandjill.ie |
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| Keep It Green |
Log on to www. enfo.ie
for environmental information, and for free posters and children's
colouring pages. The Irish non-profit organisation promoting
the planting of broad-leaf trees is Crann, at www.crann.ie,
0509 51718. At www.slaine.ie
you will find the Guardians of the springs and wells of Ireland,
who will help you restore your local well. |
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Knock Marriage
Introduction Bureau |
The aim of the Bureau
is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage
partner. For further information contact the Bureau at Knock,
Co Mayo. Phone 094 9375960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com |
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| Learning Difficulties |
If your child has learning
difficulties, and you would like to have him/her included in
a Learning Difficulties Course, please contact Margaret Glackin
at Action Inishowen 074 9374529 for further information. |
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| Marian McDonald (Cllr) |
Cllr. Marian McDonald
will hold clinics at her home, 171 Ard Foyle, Moville, every
Tuesday & Thursday between 7p.m. - 10 p.m. |
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| Meningitis Research
Foundation |
Meningitis Research Foundation
is looking for high flyers to have the experience of a lifetime
by parachuting 10,000 feet in a bit to raise much needed funds
for a worthy cause. If you are a first time flyer, don't worry,
you won't be on your own. As well as being fully trained, you'll
be harnessed to an instructor as you take a tandem leap. And
if you get scared on the way down, just think of the money you
are raising for a good cause. If you don't fancy jumping out
of a plane then you can get involved in other fundraising events
at www.meningitis.org.
If you would like to parachute call the charity on 01 819 6931
now! |
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Money Advice and Budgeting
Service (MABS) |
If you are in debt or
finding it difficult to make ends meet MABS can help you to
plan carefully how you will spend your money. Their advice is
free of charge, and will deal with any issue in a sensitive,
understanding and confidential manner. Contact your local branch. |
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| Moville Branch Library |
Opening times - Tuesday 2.00-4.30
/ 5.00 - 8.00 Wednesday & Thursday 10.30-12.30 / 1.30-5.30
Friday 10.30 -12.30 / 1.30 - 5.30 Saturday 10.30-2.00. Anyone
can join the Library - simply bring along proof of address,
eg. A driver's Licence, utility bill, etc., Under 18 years of
age need a guarantor. Book membership is free. Tel: 074 9385110
Fax 074 9385112. Email: movillelib@donegalcoco.ie
Failte - Willkommen - Welcome |
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| Moville Community
Alert |
The Community Alert Scheme was launched in Moville in 1996
by the Gardai. The
main objective is to encourage people in the area to help
protect their elderly and vulnerable neighbours. If
you are concerned about a senior citizen in the area
contact either the Gardai on 93 82002 or William McCorkell
on 086 8381552. If you would like to become involved with
the committee and help with visiting
the elderly, installing lifelines and security lights contact
William. Visit Garda
Siochana website
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National Association
for
Parent Support |
The National Association
for Parent Support provides support on issues in education,
with a national Help-Line for young people and parents. Phone
0502 61666 |
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National Council for
the Blind
Of Ireland
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The National Council
for the Blind of Ireland promotes the independence of people
with impaired vision through information provision, advice and
support, and work with rehabilitation, mobility, and adaptive
technology specialists. Phone 01 830 7033, email info@ncbi.ie
or website www.ncbi.ie |
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North Western Health
Board
Information Help-Line |
The North Western Health
Board Information Help-Line on any topic of concern to you or
your family. Call 1850 636 313 or email infoline@nwhb.ie
All enquiries treated in the strictest confidence. |
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| NOWDOC |
Opening Times. - Week
days from 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 a.m. Saturday from Midday. All day
Sundays and Bank Holidays.
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| Parkinson's Disease |
Carmichael House, North
Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 To contact our parent organisation,
the Parkinson's Association of Ireland, phone 1 800 359 359
or 01-872 2234, Monday to Friday to 3pm. If you phone and get
the answering machine, leave a message and they will phone you
back! Or, to email the Association: Click
here. www.parkinsons.ie
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| Post Natal Depression Support
Group |
The group meet on the first Tuesday
of every month in the new venue of the Gate House, General Hospital,
Letterkenny, from 8pm to 9pm. All new and existing members welcome. |
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| Samaritans |
The Samaritans Organisation
requires people from Inishowen to support the growing needs
of the voluntary group. New recruits will be based at the Clarendon
Branch in Derry. If you would like more information contact
Miriam McDermott on 0872106836, or have a look at their web
site www.volunteering-ni.org |
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SANDS
(Stillbirth and Neo-natal
Death Society) |
SANDS is a local group
which has been set up in Derry and meets at 7.30pm on the first
Tuesday of every month in the Foyle Hospice. It is a support
group where people can go and meet other bereaved parents to
talk or simply to listen. It is facilitated by a bereaved mother
who has been trained as a facilitator. The group's website is
www.sandsni.org
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Spunout
(New website for young people
feeling lonely, depressed or
suicidal launched 19th June 2007). |
SpunOut.ie is a youth-led
media initiative covering all aspects of youth info, health,
lifestyle and activism. SpunOut.ie aims to guide young people
through life with quality information, support and inspiration
as well as providing a platform for young people to express
their opinions, realise that they are not alone and get heard.
Visit www.spunout.ie/index.php |
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Steer's Supported
Recovery
Programme |
If you, or someone close
to you, is affected by depression or anxiety Steer's Supported
recovery Programme will help you recover confidence, self-esteem
and emotional well being. Run in partnership with Donegal VEC,
the programme is based in Letterkenny and takes place over ten
weeks. Classes include: Stress Management and Relaxation Communication
Skills, Art as Therapy and Introduction to Computers. The programme
is free of charge and all services are provided by fully trained
staff who understand the difficulties of coping with mental
health issues. Men and women of all ages are welcome to attend.
For further information, please contact Tricia Kelly, Tel 074
9177311 or email steerireland@donegal.net. |
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| Stopping Smoking |
Do you need information
or support with Stopping Smoking? Contact North West Regional
Smoking Cessation Service on 1850 200 687. This service is free
of charge. We understand that stopping smoking can be very difficult,
persons who have used our service state - it's given them the
best chance of success. Is it the right time for you to stop
smoking. |
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Stop smoking with Hypnosis
V.A. McKeever,
BSCH (Affil.)
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Affiliate Member of the
British Society of Clinical Hypnosis. The Waterfront, Moville,
Inishowen, Co Donegal. Tel: R.O.I. 087 982 8330 or N.I. 0777
57 67 306. Email: vamckeever@iolfree.ie
Web Site: www.movilleinishowen.com/vamckeever
You can be assured of total confidentiality at all times.
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| Trocaire |
In 46 countries people
are poorer today than in 1990. 76% of the population of Ethiopia
do not have guaranteed access to clean water, and 88% are without
sustainable access to improved sanitation. Developed nations
make up 20% of the world's population but consume 86% of the
world's resources. During the drought in Ethiopia in 1985 nearly
1 million people died. According to the U.N. Ethiopia is one
of the top five countries with the highest human poverty level,
with over 50% of the population living on less than $1 a day.
A child born in Ethiopia has a life expectancy of 4 - 5.5 years.
Every three seconds someone in the world dies through hunger.
You can give €5 a month to free people from a life of hunger.
Tel: 1850 408 408. Email: info@trocaire.ie
Website:
www.trocaire.org We should keep in mind that the African
people need our help all year not just during Lent.
There is enough in the world for men's need, but not for men's
greed - Gandhi. |
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| Victim Support Donegal |
A voluntary organisation
which helps the victims of crime is seeking new members in Inishowen.
Victim Support Donegal is a community based group dedicated
to helping people who have been the victims of crime. If you
have been a victim of crime and would like to speak to one of
the volunteers, contact 0749125205 or 1850661771 for further
information. To become a volunteer with the organisation contact
0749125205. |
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| Women in Donegal and
Derry |
Women in Donegal and
Derry can access information on social, economic and cultural
affairs, on www.crossborderwomen.com, or by calling 04871 365151
or email una.collier@derrycity
.gov.uk |
