This Lent on the Trócaire Box you will hear the story of Thandakile and her two children. We need the support of you and your students to help families like this one and many more like them to have a better tomorrow.

Trócaire is the Irish language word for “compassion”. For almost 50 years Trócaire has put the compassion of Irish people into action.

Trócaire is an agency of the Irish Catholic Church. We are the Irish member of the Caritas Internationalis federation.

Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world. We support people regardless of culture, ethnicity, gender or religion

Trócaire works in partnership with a range of organisations and communities to bring about change.

Trócaire partners with communities to bring about change. We believe development is not about imposing answers. It is about working together