News & Blogs
Happy World Health Day!
April 7, 2025 is World Health Day and this year’s campaign focusses on maternal and newborn healthcare. This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” highlights the significance of maternal and newborn healthcare for individual babies and communities. Brighter Communities Worldwide is dedicated to providing all newborns with a healthy start and a promising future. Our […]
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Kenya Christmas Ball 2025
Dust off your dancing shoes and book your tickets for the Kenya Ball! This year’s ball takes place on Saturday, November 29th at the Clayton Hotel, Silversprings, Cork It’s never too early to book your Christmas party! So gather your family, friends, work colleagues for a fabulous night out and help us raise vital funds at the same […]
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Celebrating World Water Day and the Power of Clean Water
We are proud to join the global celebration of World Water Day on March 22nd, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of water and the need for sustainable management of this precious resource. This year’s theme, “Glacier Preservation,” highlights how safe water is increasingly under threat due to climate change. As glaciers […]
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The fight for climate justice has never been more urgent
Welcome to our journey toward building resilient communities in the face of climate change. In this blog, our operations manager, Rose Hennessy, shares insights from a recent visit to Kenya, where she witnessed both the harsh realities of a changing climate and the inspiring strength of local communities. In a world where climate change not […]
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Our New Strategic Plan – focusing on reaching those furthest behind
We are locally led with people and communities at our core. We listen and respond to needs in a holistic and practical way. Over two decades we have built relationships and trust, standing with communities through difficult times and times of celebration. Our new strategic plan sets out how we will continue to tackle inequality, […]
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The Ripple Effect of USAID Cuts on Global Development: Who Pays the Price?
When you think about overseas aid, you might picture emergency food relief, disaster response teams, or healthcare workers vaccinating children. What you may not realise is just how much of this work relies on one major player: USAID, the U.S. government’s agency for international development. For decades, USAID has been a global lifeline, funding healthcare, […]
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Together we can win the fight against FGM
“Hello, my name is Richard C Kirui and I have been part of Brighter Communities Worldwide since 2005. I work as the Community Health Education Coordinator on the Community Health Education Team. I work on two community programmes I feel passionate about – Female Genital Multilation (FGM) Abandonment and the Lifeskills Programme. I believe in […]
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Give a gift that lasts
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported BCW during 2024. As the year draws to a close, there’s still time to donate and make your gift this Christmas … a gift that lasts. Your donation will provide long lasting support for communities dealing with the impact of the climate crisis in Kenya. The […]
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Giving Tuesday: A Day of Global Generosity and Community Impact
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving, celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which has become one of the most anticipated global charitable events of the year. It’s a time when people all over the world come together to donate their time, resources, and support to causes that matter most to them. By promoting […]
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is celebrated on the 25th of November every year. This coincides with our Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP) courses, which take place annually in November and December. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a cultural practice still carried out in areas of Kenya, despite being made illegal […]
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Meet Our New Staff!
Recently, our staff team in Ireland have expanded, and we are very excited to welcome two new members of staff! Jennifer has joined us as Operations Coordinator, and Denise has joined as Fundraising and Communications Support. Both joined over the summer and are looking forward to getting to know all of our volunteers and supporters. […]
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From the Emerald Isle to the Heart of Africa: Ireland and Kenya Partner for a Better World
The West of Ireland partnership includes Brighter Communities Worldwide, Mayo University Hospital, University of Galway, Londiani Sub County Hospital (LSCH) in Kenya, and the Department of Health Services Kericho County. They have a long-standing relationship spanning over 15 years and we are delighted that the partnership has been reaccredited by the ESTHER Alliance. This partnership […]
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