International solidarity is a cornerstone of the union, and in 2022 and 2023 Fórsa donated over €1.3 million to global solidarity projects through its long-established Developing World Fund.
Fórsa works to better workers’ rights, quality public services, human rights and equality both in Ireland and internationally. This vital work is achieved through the generosity of members. Funded by 3% of every member’s union subscription, the Fórsa Developing World Fund gives over €600,000 a year to projects around the world, allowing the union to make ongoing contributions to human rights and development, as well as responding to humanitarian emergencies.
Proceeds from the Developing World Fund are distributed through trade union federations like PSI, key Irish charities (like Concern, GOAL, Trócaire, Irish Red Cross etc.) and other smaller NGOs, delivering focused campaigns.
Since 2022, organisations including Self Help Africia, Concern Worldwide, Turkey/Syria ITUC Emergency Appeal, Vita Ireland, Justice for Columbia, PSI International Projects and Tír nan Óg Childrens Foundation have been supported through this fund.
The outstanding generosity of members has also helped support organisations such as UNICEF and The Irish Red Cross, who rapidly respond to humanitarian crises. Fórsa has made significant donations to help these organisations deliver aid to both Ukraine and Gaza. Last year a donation of 100,000 euro was made to UNICEF’s Gaza Crisis Appeal on behalf of the union, and last week a further donation of over 36,000 euro was also made to the charity.
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