Dóchas
Irish network of humanitarian NGOs
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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]
FormationOctober 1993
Mergerof
- CONGOOD
- Irish National Assembly
TypeNGO Network
PurposeUmberella network for Irish NGOs focused on development, relief work and development education.
| Formation | October 1993 |
|---|---|
| Merger of |
|
| Type | NGO Network |
| Purpose | Umberella network for Irish NGOs focused on development, relief work and development education. |
Region | Republic of Ireland |
CEO | Jane-Ann McKenna[1] |
Chairperson | Rosamond Bennett[2] |
Vice Chairperson | John Moffett[2] |
| Affiliations | CONCORD |
| Website | www |
People
- Helen Keogh, former Chairperson
- Hans Zomer, former Director
