| Formation | October 1993 (1993-10) |
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| Merger of |
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| Type | NGO Network |
| Purpose | Umberella network for Irish NGOs focused on development, relief work and development education. |
Region served | Republic of Ireland |
CEO | Jane-Ann McKenna1 |
Chairperson | Rosamond Bennett2 |
Vice Chairperson | John Moffett2 |
| Affiliations | CONCORD |
| Website | www |
Dóchas (English: "hope") is the network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in development and relief overseas and development education in Ireland.3 Formed in October 1993 through a merger of the Confederation of Non-Governmental Development Organisations (CONGOOD) and the Irish National Assembly, Dóchas is an umbrella group for a diverse range of NGOs involved with the aim of bringing them together to operate more effectively as a single cohesive entity.4 Dóchas is the Irish member of CONCORD.5
People
- Helen Keogh, former Chairperson
- Hans Zomer, former Director
References
References
- Fox, Jackie (8 February 2025). "Irish NGOs warn Trump's USAID shut down will 'cost lives'". RTÉ News. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- "Our Board". Dóchas. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- "Dóchas showcases new technology in NGOs". Business Post. 7 June 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- Kenny, Michael; O Malley, Siobhan (2002). Dóchas Research Report (PDF) (Report). Maynooth University. p. 3. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- "CONCORD members: National Platforms". CONCORD. Retrieved 2 April 2025.