Gorta - The Freedom from Hunger Council of Ireland
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 five priority countries of Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. more >>
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Gorta Signs Up 200 Restaurants for ‘Soup for Life’ 2012
2nd February 2012
Gorta has announced its partnership with ‘Love Irish Food’ for its annual ‘Soup for Life’ campaign, at an event in Dublin’s Mansion House. The event, which was hosted by Lord Mayor Andrew Montague, was attended by many of Ireland’s best known restaurateurs and foodies and formally launched Gorta’s ‘Soup for Life’ campaign in Dublin.
Eat it, Drink it, Slurp it - and help Make Hunger History!
24th January 2012
Food entrepreneurs, Cully & Sully today joined Gorta – the Freedom from Hunger Council of Ireland to announce that National Soup Week will run from March 5 -11 next.
Gorta and Restaurants Launch National Soup Week: 5th-11th March 2012
23rd January 2012
Celebrity chef, Derry Clarke of L’Ecrivain restaurant (Dublin) today joined Gorta – the Freedom from Hunger Council of Ireland to announce that National Soup Week will run from March 5-11 next.
Gorta CEO welcomes selection of Co. Louth Venue for 2012 National Famine Commemoration
6th January 2012
Gorta CEO, Brian Hanratty, has welcomed the announcement by Jimmy Deenihan T.D. Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht that Drogheda has been selected to host the 2012 National Famine Commemoration in May...
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