Latest News & Events
Jump for Africa 2012
You can have a once in a lifetime experience while helping others….. The Alan Kerins Projects are co-ordinating several Sky Diving days over the next... | Read on »
Making the Connection
Mark Gantly (MD of HP, Galway) recently visited our projects in Zambia. HP chief Mark Gantly pictured with one of the children benefitting from the... | Read on »
‘Kids 2 Kidz’ Programme
We have now launched our ‘Kids 2 Kidz’ Programme. This is part of the Alan Kerins Community Youth Leadership International Development Programme. We are offering each school a HP Laptop and the unique opportunity to attend the first ever ‘Kids 2 Kidz’ Educational Conference in Galway once they have raised €1500 for the Charity. To help each school to raise this money we also launched our new Christmas Gift Cards, which provide such gifts as a Christmas dinner and school... | Read on »
A Big Thank You
ALAN KERINS PROJECTS raises over €100,000 from big day out in Croker Alan Kerins Projects had a hugely successful fundraising event in Croke Park on Thursday last October 27th with over €100,000 being raised for the work of the charity in Western Province, Zambia. The charity organised a Gaelic Football match for supporters to play in Croke Park. GAA legends, current players, celebrities and many people who fundraised to play in the event donned the colours... | Read on »
Once in a Lifetime opportunity
Alan Kerins Projects (AKP) are pleased to announce that a novel charity match will take place in Croke Park on Thursday the 27th October 2011 at 3.30pm. The match will see the old rivalry ignited between Dublin and Galway in what promises to be a fun filled occasion. Some of Ireland’s greatest sporting heroes have signed up for the event and they include; Padraic Joyce, Bernard Dunne, Ray Houghton, Jason Sherlock, Katie Taylor, Darragh O... | Read on »
Thank you to PIMS Business Systems Ltd.
Alan Kerins Projects would like to thank PIMS Business Systems Ltd., for their constant help and support of our work. Click here to go directly to their website
Rugby Players set for Sky Dive on Sunday
The assistant coaches of Old Belvedere (2011 All Ireland Rugby Club Champions) Andrew Dunne and John Fogarty are looking to raise funds with your help for the Alan Kerins Projects. For more information click the link below… http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/8241.php
Science & Home Ec Lab 95% complete
Home Ec & Science Lab Construction of the super structure of the Science and Home Economics Labs is now complete. The contractor “Build It” have recently placed the roof tiles (all tiles were produced on site) and are now finalising works. “Build It” are currently employing 11 local men and women who have no previous experience in construction. Upon its completion, each trainee will have a recognised certificate of competence which will greatly enhance their... | Read on »
Alan Kerins Projects new member of Dochas
Dochas is the umbrella organisation for development NGOs in Ireland. This week, Alan Kerins Projects has been admitted as a member of the organisation. We are very proud to be associated with Dochas. Being involved in this network will assist with governance and quality control within our programme
Intercultural Exchange Programme
Spiddal students all set for Zambia and are first group to pilot the Alan Kerins Projects Intercultural exchange Programme This Sunday 18 transition year students from Cólaiste Chroí Mhúire , Spiddal along with their volunteer leaders will depart these shores and spend two weeks with the Alan Kerins Project In Western Zambia.They are the first pilot group to travel from Ireland to Zambia under the new Leadership Intercultural exchange programme developed by Alan Kerins and... | Read on »
