160 000 children in Ireland are now at risk of poverty, charity group warns
This is devastating. According to the Children’s Rights Alliance, more than 160,000 children and young people across Ireland are now at-risk of being pulled into poverty. These are staggering numbers, and as the cost of living increases, this crisis is only set to get worse before it can even begin to get better. To try […]
4 years ago
Children’s Rights Alliance say Budget 2022 must show commitment to tackling child poverty
In 2021 there are still many children living in poverty. Budget 2022 must show a firm commitment to eliminating child poverty by investing in a dedicated child poverty office to alleviate the further damage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s according to the Children’s Rights Alliance, who were commenting today in advance of Budget Day […]
5 years ago
“We didn’t have a lot of food”: Simone Biles discusses childhood hunger
The gymnast spoke about life before she was adopted. Simone Biles, who is regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, has opened up about her early life, and her experience with hunger as a child. The US Olympian shared stories from her childhood during an episode of the Facebook Watch series, Simone […]
5 years ago