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And the winners are . . .
On Friday March 10th, in the beautiful surroundings of the Kinsale Hotel & Spa, Project ESPWA held our grand prize
Ukraine Appeal
At Project ESPWA, we normally work to help vulnerable people in Haiti, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. But when
New date – Saturday 2nd October – Sponsored Walk for Haiti
Due to maintenance works on the local DART line, our walk has put back by a week to a new
Media Watch – Irish Examiner
Irish charity shipping vital aid to earthquake-stricken Haiti An Irish charity is poised to ship a container full of aid
Media Watch – Cork Echo
40-foot container filled with vital supplies in rural Cork and bound for Haiti CORK volunteers are sending a 40-foot container
Media Watch – Irish Times
Charity calls for people not to forget Haiti after earthquake and storm A charity seeking to help the people of
Urgent appeal as Haiti suffers once again
Haiti was hit by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on 14th August, a crushing blow to a country shell-shocked by a
April 2021 Medical Brigade – Community La Reina, Santa Barbara, Honduras
Through our contacts in NPH International, we heard the grim news coming out of Honduras after two category 4 hurricanes
Back to school
School uniforms. Not something many of us remember fondly, but for the children of Haiti they represent hope, dignity and
The simple dignity of a roof over your head
As part of our relief works on the Island, we maintain a regular supply-line of donated aid. Sent by sea
A bike can change a life
Sometimes we can all get a little annoyed at our daily commute – but imagine getting up at 4.00am to
From Meath to Haiti – the GAA puts it’s arms around the world
The local GAA club is the heartbeat of many an Irish town. But did you know that that heart can
‘No estan solos’
Translating as ‘you are not alone’ these were the words of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez as he addressed the
Warm blankets for cold nights
As a charity, we focus on improving the lives of Haiti’s most vulnerable children. Firstly, there’s our work on the
From Belfast with love
As part of our relief works on the Island of Haiti, we regularly purchase, fill and transport shipping containers of
Would you believe?
‘Would you believe that diapers, if you can find them, are one of the most expensive items to buy on
A ‘wheely’ big surprise
Even though a lot of our time is spent working on construction projects of some description, it’s great when we’re
7 days on the ground – A Volunteers Perspective
Having thought about going to Haiti for a while, I had plenty of time to research the country, its climate,
Appeal for Buoyancy Aids, Floats and Fenders
Four weeks ago, following a conversation between Seamus O Brien, a boat builder, Trevor Whelan, a sailor and I, a
Medical Supplies for Haiti
Part of a consignment of medical supplies soon to be loaded on a container which will be sent to Haiti
Upcoming Trip Halloween 2016
We had a trip planned for Halloween 2016 to continue with concreting of footpaths and some roof repairs but in
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Gena Heraty is from Westport, County Mayo. Gina lives and works thousands of miles from her beloved homeland, all so
Progress Report – our work in Kenscoff
For those of you that follow the work we do in Haiti, you are no doubt aware that a number
How We Spend Your Donations
Dear Supporters, You may have seen recent news stories and might be questioning how some Irish charities use your donations, and
Kenscoff March 2016
The time spent working in an orphanage is very often the easy part of organising a humanitarian trip to Haiti.
Kenscoff October 2015
Our Halloween trip this year started out from Dublin airport on Sunday 25th Of October 2015,and while there were only
Kenscoff August 2015
Its hard to put into words the rollercoaster of emotions felt on our most recent trip to the orphanage in
March 2015 Kenscoff
Having travelled with our fellow Volunteers from Dublin via New York we parted company outside the airport at Port au
March 2015 Il a Vache Grace Orphanage
On Friday 27th April we set out from Dublin and after spending overnight in New York we landed in
October Trip 2013
The final phase of the project was completed in late October/ early November, a group of twelve Irish volunteers travelled
July Trip 2013
Our second trip this year to Haiti took place in June/July; we travelled out to Ill a Vache to work
Nuala goes Solo – March 2013
I’m Nuala Falvey and I travelled solo to Haiti on March 23rd. After a stopover in New York, and after
Overcoming Hurdles – February 2013 Project
In January 2013 the Haiti Orphanage Project Espwa Ltd received a great boost with the pledge of €70,000 from the
Irish Life Staff Charity Donation
Haiti Orphanage Project ESPWA were delighted to be selected as one of two Irish Life Staff Charities for 2012. On
‘Adi’ the Haitian Tractor
All through January, a very special container has been making its way to Haiti. Inside is ‘Adi the Haitian Tractor’.
Hard to believe that three years have passed
The 12th Of January marked the 3rd anniversary of the devastating 12/01/10 earthquake in Haiti – over the month we’d
Happy New Year from ESPWA!
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The Advance Party – Week Five – 10th December 2012
Ailish’s final week saw a much needed equipment upgrade for the medical centre and the inevitable sad goodbyes. ‘Sunday morning
The Advance Party – Week Four – 3rd December 2012
Week four sees Ailish referee a volleyball tournament, be boarded by UN troops and celebrate Christmas with the children of
The Advance Party – Week Three – 26th November 2012
This week Ailish explores foster/sponsorship programmes and prepares for the Christmas concert and children’s party. ‘Well my first venture with