Edmund Rice Development

Supporting the pupils of Fe y Alegría School, Peru

Edmund Rice Mission developed a programme in the Fe y Alegría School to provide support and quality education to the students and families. The programme offers, psychological support, a nutrition programme, environmental and gardening lessons, and workshops for parents and teachers.

Empowering the Sama-Badjao Community in Bato Leyte, Philippines

Widely known as the “Sea Gypsies,” the Sama-Badjao community has experienced inequality, discrimination and high unemployment rates. Edmund Rice Ministries Philippines has developed a project to address the challenges facing this community.

Join ERD this #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving celebrating the collective impact and spirit of philanthropy. Every gift matters. Please join Edmund Rice Development on our journey by making a gift today to our #ERDimpact10 campaign.

Meet Margaret from the Ruben Centre

Margaret Kariuki was born in the Mukuru Slum in Nairobi, Kenya. She was given the opportunity to be educated at Ruben Primary School where she excelled. After graduating from college, she found her way back to the Ruben Centre.

Engaging the Community of Nuevo Horizonte, Peru

Edmund Rice Mission established a presence in Nuevo Horizonte, a newly formed town on the north coast of Peru, over two years ago.

‘Enough is Enough’: Marching for Children’s Rights in South Africa

The Edmund Rice Justice Desk led a community march through Bontenewel protesting ongoing gang violence in the Western Cape.

New ERD Relationships Manager, David Hughes

I am delighted to have joined Edmund Rice Development as Relationships Manager.

Improved Learning Spaces at Changa Changa School, Zambia

Changa Changa School is a primary school serving the Mazabuka community of Zambia.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Update

You may have heard about the new General Data Protection Regulation that came into effect …

Farewell to Br. Pat Madigan

Br. Pat has been the Community Leader of Edmund Rice House (where our offices are located) for the past six years.

In Memory: Br. Peter Cole

ERD was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Br. Peter Cole this past April.

Mission Capacity Support Team learn and train in Kenya

The Mission Capacity Support Team met in April for an intensive week of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya.

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