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Brighter Communities Worldwide works in partnership with communities in East Africa to deliver programmes that enrich their lives and help create better futures for them and their families.
Kenya Christmas Ball 2024
Dust off your dancing shoes and book your tickets for the Kenya Ball!
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An Unforgettable Experience in Kenya
One of our volunteers tells us about her trip to Kenya as part of the Harambee volunteer group.
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The BIG Walk challenge
Take on the BIG Walk challenge as collectively we cover 10,000km, the distance from Cork to Kenya, and raise vital funds to provide clean water for communities in Kenya.
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20 years shining a light on inequality
20 years shining a light on inequality- 1,927,516 direct beneficiaries
- 4,680 volunteers on the ground
- 112,289 students impacted
Our programmes
Brighter Communities Worldwide works in partnership with communities to deliver programmes that enrich lives and help create better futures for everyone.
During 2023, 18 Healthy Facilities were supplied with vaccine fridges reaching a population of 66,972 people with childhood, HPV and COVID vaccines
- 66,972 people
In 2023, we enabled 46 Alternative Rite of Passage courses to take place with 2,468 girls graduating as part of our FGM Abandonment Programme
- 2,468 girls
During 2023, we held 26 business training courses supporting 382 men and women to set up a new business on improve on an existing one
- 382 men and women
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A Unified Voice for Global Change at the National Ploughing Championships
In September 2024, Brighter Communities Worldwide had the pleasure of attending the National Ploughing Championships for the very first time, participating as part of the Global Solidarity Hub. This exciting opportunity allowed us to showcase our work in Kenya, connect with supporters, and expand our network in a vibrant environment that celebrates agriculture, rural life, […]
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In memory of Ciaran Mc Millan
It was with great shock and sadness that we learnt of the death of Ciaran Mc Millan on August 16th 2024. We offer our deepest condolences to Catherine, Meave, Bronagh, Patrick, extended family, neighbours and friends. Ciaran was a member of the Brighter Communities Worldwide “family” since […]
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Anne’s Gardening Honesty Box
Brighter Communities Worldwide raise funds to support our work in Kenya in many different ways. Volunteers and supporters play a vital role in this and we are privileged to share the story of one such volunteer – Anne Jones. Anne has a passion for gardening which she has merged with an entrepreneurial flair that has raised €3,921 […]
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CII Awards 2024: We are finalists!
Brighter Communities Worldwide are delighted to have been selected as finalists for the Charities Institute Ireland Awards, under the category of Best Supporter Experience. This award honours organisations that make exceptional supporter care and experience a top priority and recognises best-practice in supporter experiences. These experiences are designed to bring supporters and beneficiaries closer together, […]
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Second Hand Fashion For a Good Cause
Missed our dress event? It’s not too late to pick up a dress for the Kenya Ball! The inaugural ‘Bring a Dress Buy a Dress’ event hosted by Brighter Communities Worldwide took place on Saturday, September 28th, at the Sirius Art Centre in Cobh. We were delighted to have received hundreds of beautiful pieces both […]
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