People in Ireland continue to want to build connections, to collaborate, and to take collective action for a more just world. Solidarity in Ireland is expressed not only through volunteering abroad, but also through collective action at home. The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026). Let 2026 be a year where organisations recommit to values-led approaches to their work. We are framing IVY 2026 as ‘Solidarity in Action’ because solidarity is not a slogan; it is something we do.

Source: Irish Examiner January 09, 2026 01:00 UTC