Ambassador of Ireland, Lesley Ní Bhriain, said: “Concern, Trócaire and GOAL are well placed to implement this essential response work in Sierra Leone, which will help around 400,000 people.”

Why did [the NGO] discriminate against Christians? Are they not citizens of Pakistan? We are all suffering from COVID-19 – Adnan, a Muslim in Karachi, quoted by AsiaNews.

Trócaire is deeply embedded in Irish culture and is an organisation people in Ireland are rightly proud of, said Caoimhe de Barra.

The independently assessed award affirms good environmental stewardship and helps church communities to witness to caring for God’s creation.

Tributes to winner Colette Nkunda of Misean Cara for her contribution to development and sustainability.

Archbishop addresses Caritas Europa's Regional Conference in Soesterberg in the Netherlands.