“This generous donation of 2,000 books will greatly benefit so many children and families across the country,” said SVP national president Kieran Stafford.

Ahead of International Day of Education on 24th January, World Vision Ireland has highlighted that if every girl worldwide received 12 years’ quality education, lifetime earnings for women would increase by US$15 to US$30 trillion globally.

Reading from a young age provides many benefits including greater development of a child’s imagination, concentration levels, linguistic ability and self-confidence.

Sr Kathleen McGarvey helped set up WIC in 2010 to enable Muslim and Christian women tackle issues of common concern such as health, literacy, unemployment and violence – both domestic and interreligious.

‘The Sky is the Limit’ will provide the parents and every child beginning Junior Infants in autumn 2015 with the assistance of a psychologist.

At their peak, the PBVM's schools in the town were catering for 1,000 pupils.

Calls for assistance to the SVP’s regional offices have increased by over 100% since 2009.

Regrettable that debate on inclusion and inclusivity has focused on religious affiliation.

Some progress reported on MDGs but UN Secretary General warns against complacency.