Gorta's mission is to work for a world free from
from the injustices of chronic hunger, poverty and disease.
Gorta's life-changing work
is focussed on five programme areas
Food Security
that sustains life
Water Security
that enables life
Livelihoods
that create prosperity
Education
that empowers
Healthcare
that saves lives
About Gorta
Gorta's mission is to work for a world free from the injustices of chronic hunger, poverty and disease, having special regard for the plight of children and the empowerment of women. Programmes and projects supported by Gorta are located predominantly in Sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in our four principal countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. more >>
Latest News 
Gorta Calls on Public to Think Twice before Donating to Clothing Bins
13th May 2013
Gorta has urged the general public to be extra careful when donating goods to charity bins as the goods can often fall into the wrong hands. The warning comes in the wake of a recent RTE Prime Time special, which highlighted the problem of charity bins being broken into and the contents being sold for profit abroad.
Gorta Opens new Regional Office in Kenya
7th May 2013
Gorta has announced that it has moved its regional office to Nairobi, Kenya, in a move which it envisages will enable it to become a hub for international collaboration. The office will strategically oversee the development agency’s work in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Tanzania.
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