ElectricAid was established in 1987 by ESB staff volunteers who were motivated to inspire social justice in Ireland and abroad. Today, ESB in partnership with EirGrid, assist the charity as it contributes to the development of people all over the world through the co-funding of projects for long-term sustainable development, poverty relief and support duringContinue reading “ElectricAid – Empowering Communities around the World”
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Fly worldwide with ElectricAid
Here’s a simple video with a powerful message – of the worldwide impact of some typical ElectricAid funding activity. Whether it’s for old folks in Ireland, or isolated villagers in Liberia, your generosity reaches out and helps real people. Come fly with us!
Christmas Wishes from ElectricAid
We in ElectricAid wish all our friends, members and supporters, all our partner organisations and beneficiaries, and of course, YOU, a very happy and peaceful Christmas. We hope that 2017 will be a year of prosperity and fulfilment all over our one world.
ESB 5K Challenge – Successful Event!
ESB AC’s ESB 5K Challenge at the end of June was a fantastic success- for the organisers, the athletes, and for ElectricAid. An excellent total of 135 people registered – although not all ran the course on Sandymount Strand. The weather gods were kind, right up to the conclusion of the race, when a coolingContinue reading “ESB 5K Challenge – Successful Event!”
Portugal are the champions, and we have our winners!
The final results are in and with only 2 people correctly predicting Portugal to win the competition it went down to the wire. In the end only 5 points separate the top 6. Our winner is Paul Prendergast on 72 points. Paul had an overall success rate of 57 % and correctly predicted the 2Continue reading “Portugal are the champions, and we have our winners!”
Honouring the trust you have placed in us.
Once again, the good name of the community, charity and voluntary sector in Ireland has been damaged by the dishonourable and corrupt actions of a few people. The governance failures and breaches of trust uncovered in Console’s affairs have cast a shadow over many ethical and committed people and organisations. In these circumstances it isContinue reading “Honouring the trust you have placed in us.”
The 2016 Irish Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals: Turn SDGs into a reality..
The 2016 Irish Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals – Dóchas conference was held in the Croke Park Conference Centre on the 5th of May 2016. The discussion was truly inspiring and has empowered many NGOs, and the people who were present at the event. The President of Ireland – Michael D. Higgins and theContinue reading “The 2016 Irish Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals: Turn SDGs into a reality..”
ESB 5K Challenge – run for fun, run for ElectricAid!
ESB AC is organising a fabulous 5K race on Sandymount Strand on 23rd June. Because of generous sponsorship by GWM, Electric Ireland and others, the full €20 entry fee will go to ElectricAid! So brush off those runners and get to the Beach – a great night’s sport and fun BBQ is guaranteed. SeeContinue reading “ESB 5K Challenge – run for fun, run for ElectricAid!”
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