Voluntary organisation for UCD students, staff and graduates to engage in volunteering and global citizenship education programmes.
International impact - Ireland2025 PLAN
€262,226
raised of €117,000 goal
5956
altruist
Donations made here are eligible for a charity to reclaim in tax paid in Ireland
Cause
UCDVO’s Vision is of a vibrant, global community working together for a fair and sustainable world. UCDVO’s Mission - In collaboration with UCD and partners, we create opportunities for transformative learning and responsible volunteering.
Response
UCD Volunteers Overseas (UCDVO) is a registered charity founded in 2003 by the late Fr. Tony Coote. We are based within UCD Global and are governed by a Board of Trustees. UCDVO’s 2025 volunteering projects are developed with UCDVO’s partners Uganda, Tanzania and Cambodia in the following areas: public health (including nutrition and physiotherapy), education, livelihoods, and community development. In addition to the programme, UCDVO engages with the UCD community through a series of stimulating evening courses on activism and change-making, as well as events such as the UCDVO Development Film Series and the Annual Forum.
Projects
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Nurture Africa - multi-disciplinary health and livelihoods programme which aims to empower most at risk populations, including children with disabilities and their families, to live independent, productive lives.
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Holy Union Matumaini Centre, Dar es Salaam - community based health centre providing rehabilitation for children with disabilities; nutrition, education programmes and livelihoods activities.
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Eco Brixs - Plastic upcycling social enterprise providing income generation for local community, Masaka, Uganda
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Uganda GAA Pilot Project - sports for development pilot in Jinja, Uganda
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MOEI Education project in Siem reap, Cambodia
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Church of Uganda Kisiizi hospital, Rujungiri District. Dietetics and physiotherapy project