Bóthar Charity Ireland

Some wonderful Valentines gifts over on the @Bothar website that will change the life of a family. bothar.ie/gifts – at Kerry, Ireland

Thanks @kerryman_ie for the mention in today’s edition of @Bothar’s Valentines Campaign - you can buy a gift that will transform the lives of a family. Visit the options here; bothar.ie/gifts and you’ll even get a printable Valentines Card for that special someone! #ShareTheLove

Thanks @MaineValleyPost for the piece on @Bothar’s Valentines campaign mainevalleypost.com/2025/02/… – at Kerry, Ireland

Previous to founding VIVA, Brendan was one of the founding members of @Bothar, he was a board director and led the Midland's supporter group. Here he is pictured with @MikeMagan1 with a heifer that was on the very first shipment in Uganda in November 1991

I’m saddened to hear about the passing of Brendan Mimnagh MVB MRCVS. Brendan graduated from @ucdvetmed in 1973 and practiced as a large animal vet in Longford for 20 years before joining @agriculture_ie. In 2001 he directed operations during the FMD Outbreak on the Cooley Peninsula where he and his colleagues successfully contained the disease and prevented its spread in Ireland. In 1999, Brendan founded VIVA, Volunteers in Irish Veterinary Assistance which funded livestock development programmes in the Developing World. May he rest in peace rip.ie/death-notice/brendan-…

A special Christmas message from myself. This Christmas I would ask you to considering giving the gift of hope and opportunity to families in the Developing World by visiting the @Bothar website and purchasing a gift that will change the lives of a family. After you purchase the gift, an e-card will be emailed to an email address of your choice. You can chose your gift here; bothar.ie/gifts. If you’re not in a position to purchase a gift then even sharing this tweet would be much appreciated. Thank you

Sometimes we just need a reminder of what Christmas can truly mean – the joy of giving and the warmth of helping others. Every small act of kindness has the power to brighten someone’s day and make a meaningful difference. There is still time to create your own act of kindness, visit the @Bothar website, choose a gift, make a donation and receive an eCard delivered right to an email in time for the holiday. Visit bothar.ie/gifts Join us in creating an act of kindness this Christmas! 💖🎁🎅🏻 – at Kerry, Ireland

🎄This Christmas give the life-saving gift of water. Access to clean and reliable water can transform lives, uplift communities, and ensure a sustainable livelihood for those who depend on the land for their survival. Your act of kindness could mean the difference and hope for families in Malawi. Join us in Bóthar to make this Christmas meaningful by giving a gift that nurtures and sustains. Together, we can give access to the most basic yet essential resource for life - water. Water system gifts start at €50 bothar.ie/gifts – at Kerry, Ireland

Thank you to Kerry @MacranaFeirme who invited me to speak to officers at their county meeting earlier this week to explain how @Bothar enable families and communities to overcome hunger and poverty in a sustainable way. I was doing some research putting my slides together and learned that in Bóthar’s first shipment of 20 heifers to Uganda in 1991, there were 2 that came from Kerry. Since then, hundreds of thousands of people in the developing world have benefitted from the work of Bóthar. Long may it continue 👌🏻 – at Kerry, Ireland

🌍 This year #GivingTuesday coincides with #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities. Together we can make a lasting impact on the lives of persons with disabilities with a donation to @Bothar. As we acknowledge the International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2024, we recognise the importance of inclusion and the rights of individuals to thrive in an accessible world. In 2023 through the support of Bóthar, our partners @RippleEffectNGO provided financial management training and income generation to 399 project participants in Rwanda including 41 people with disability. #EqualOpportunity Every contribution helps empower those in need and promotes equality for all. Join us in creating opportunities for everyone, because #InclusionMatters. Together, let's #CelebrateAbilities and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future. Support our work by buying a gift at bothar.ie/gifts 💙✨ #IDPD #AccessibleWorld #DisabilityRights #RippleEffect #GivingTuesday #Donate

This Christmas, consider those less fortunate than ourselves and reach out to help those in need. @Bothar works to help create a sustainable future for families and their communities. View the life changing gifts at bothar.ie/gifts/animals – at Kerry, Ireland

Give the gift of life this Christmas. For €50, you can give a water filter to a family in Malawi. Visit @Bothar website to purchase this life-saving gift bothar.ie/gifts/water-system…

Today is #WorldToiletDay. Almost 1 billion people in this world do not have access to a toilet and have to defacate in an open area. People are dying from diarrhoea, cholera, typhoid and other illnesses that are entirely preventable. In countries like Malawi, access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities can mean the difference between life and death. In 2025, @Bothar aims to further enhance the quality of life and water with our long standing partner the Small Scale Livestock Livelihood Program (SSLLP), which is hoping to extend clean water access to 800 households in northern Malawi In the developing world, the lack of toilets and proper sanitation facilities is a grave issue that disproportionately affects women and children. According to the World Health Organization approximately 2.3 billion people worldwide lack access to basic sanitation facilities, and around 892 million practice open defecation. This not only poses a health risk but also has a significant impact on economic development, education, and gender equality. By supporting our project with SSLLP, we can help create a safer and healthier world for 800 families in Malawi. You can donate directly by visiting bothar.ie/gifts/water-system…

Very humbled and honoured to have been appointed Chairperson of @Bothar tonight. I look forward to working with the dedicated team to further our mission of helping impoverished people in the developing world to establish an immediate and sustainable source of personal economic improvement for themselves, their families and their communities in the future – at Kerry, Ireland

November 18th is World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence. @Bothar has a long history with an international NGO called Daughter of Mary Immaculate (DMI) who have been supporting vulnerable groups of trafficked women and children, through various development programs. DMI is working with these groups to help them understand trafficking issues, educate, rehabilitate and finally help reintegrate them with their families and communities. In addition to counselling and rehabilitation, DMI teach farming and agricultural skills and livestock management at their care centre, Spring of Hope. These skills give the women and children the tools to help them eventually be self sufficient. Bóthar has funded a project with DMI in Tanzania which will see 50 woman farmers and 45 trafficked girls directly helped. The outcome of this will see increased agriculture and livestock training for trafficked victims along with counselling, supports and education

The heifers that left Enniscorthy Mart 3 weeks ago for Kosovo are now all safely with their new families. Helping the vulnerable achieve self sufficiency one cow at a time 👌🏻 – at London, England

Yesterday our project partners OZHR Meshqerra held a meeting with the families who will receive in calf heifers from the Fr Felix Memorial Shipment. The families signed their contracts. Each recipient family also agrees to @Bothar’s “Pass-On” program, a powerful model that magnifies our impact. As part of this initiative, families agree to pass on the first female calf born from their heifer to another family in need within their community. This “pay-it-forward” approach strengthens local solidarity, extends the benefits of each gift, and creates a ripple effect that lifts up entire communities over time. With each calf passed on, a new family embarks on the path toward self-sufficiency and prosperity You can donate directly to this life changing project by visiting our website at; bothar.ie/gifts/autumn-shipm… – at Kerry, Ireland

Meet Hatixhe, a hardworking elderly farmer from Kosovo who has dedicated her life to caring for her land and animals. This week, thanks to the incredible donation from an Irish farmer, she has received the gift of an in calf heifer from @Bothar to help support her farming endeavors. Our project partners OZHR Meshqerra held an event in the municipality of Shtime where the farmers signed their contracts ahead of the arrival of their newest family member. We are dedicated to helping women in agriculture around the world. We provide livestock and training to empower women like Hatixhe to become self-sufficient and contribute to their families and communities. We are so proud of Hatixhe and inspired by her determination and resilience. Help us continue our work that is making a positive impact on the lives of women in agriculture. bothar.ie/gifts #WomeninAgriculture #Empowerment #Bóthar #FarmersFirst 🌾🐄✨