We are people of hope, and we are very positive, and we always try to push the message that although Haiti has many problems, we can do many things and many other people like us are doing great things – Gena Heraty.

Globally, 124 million people are suffering from acute hunger and, in some cases, starvation – an increase from 80 million two years ago.

Fourteen priests, nine religious women, one seminarian and four lay people died violently during 2016.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD will present the Oireachtas Human Dignity Award to Gena Heraty of Viatores Christi on Thursday 8 December.

"Missionaries have always had the unique foresight and commitment to target the world’s most difficult challenges" - Heydi Foster, CEO of Misean Cara.

Tributes to winner Colette Nkunda of Misean Cara for her contribution to development and sustainability.

President of RENATE and spokeswoman for Act to Prevent Trafficking (APT) jointly criticise Amnesty International’s stance on prostitution.

Newstalk radio documentary looks at the plight of children with special needs abandoned because their families don't have the means to take care of them.

Restavek children are given into domestic service from early childhood and face a lifetime of vulnerability and poverty.

Pure in Heart hosts presentation to adolescents on healthy attitudes to love and relationships.

Priest of the diocese of Killaloe, Archbishop Eugene Nugent, has been serving as apostolic nuncio to Madagascar, the Commorros and Mauritius.

Irishman Conor Murphy, who works with speciality coffee roasters La Colombe Torrefaction, convinces Arcade Fire to support charity coffee called RaRa.

Mayo volunteer with Nos Petits Freres et Soeurs shocked as colleague dies in hammer attack.

Actor to learn about Goal's work to support those affected by 2010 earthquake.

New initiative aimed at increasing the number of Irish volunteers.