Category: Blog
Medical Elective in Kenya – June 2026
In June 2026, we had the privilege of completing a 4-week medical elective with the NGO Brighter Communities Worldwide, alongside an incredible multidisciplinary team consisting of medical, general nursing, midwifery and international development students from University of Galway and UCC. During our time in Kenya, while rotating through 3 hospitals, we were fortunate to gain […]
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Living Hope: from the darkest night to a promise kept
It was a Friday night, 30 June 2023 At Londiani Junction, a lorry lost control and crashed into the roadside stalls. Fifty-two people lost their lives. More than thirty others were left with injuries that would change their lives for ever. Londiani Sub-County Hospital, the nearest public hospital, had no accident and emergency unit. The […]
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Rural Eye – 10 Years of Scribbling
Exciting news! Brighter Communities Worldwide have collaborated in the publishing of a book! ‘Rural Eye – 10 years of scribbling’ is a book built around stories written by Dr. Noreen Lineen Curtis and published over a 10 year period in Forum, the National GP Journal. Dr. Noreen is born and bred on Achill Island. She […]
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The BIG Walk 2026 – 10K Your Way
This summer, take on the 10K Your Way challenge! Take on the challenge by completing 10,000 steps, a 10K run or 10 days of walking, swimming, cycling .. your choice but however you choose to move, make it count! Not only will you finish the summer feeling fitter, healthier and happier but you’ll also be […]
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#PeriodFriendlyWorld
The Thing we never have to explain Wakesho was supposed to wake everyone up. That was her one job that Saturday, get up early, have them all ready to leave for Kerugoya by seven. Her older sister was in her final year at boarding school, KCSE year, and midterm visits were precious things. Short windows. […]
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We are hiring – Book Keeper (Ireland)
Brighter Communities Worldwide are looking for a book keeper/administration to support implementation of the finance accounts function of the charity. The role is 32 hours per month/8 hours per week and located at our office in Cobh, Co. Cork Application Process Please note, only candidates legally entitled to work in Ireland will be considered. To apply, […]
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We are hiring – Fundraiser (Ireland)
Brighter Communities Worldwide are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior fundraising professional to join our team in Ireland on a permanent contract. Role Description We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and values-driven Fundraiser to lead and grow our fundraising function. This role is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive plan to achieve […]
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Living in each other’s shelter: Standing with Communities in a Year of Challenge
Living in Each Other’s Shelter in a Year of Challenge As we reflect on the past year, one phrase has stayed with us more than any other: “Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine” — we live in each other’s shelter. It is a simple truth, and a powerful one. It reminds us that […]
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Why We Walk
As the BIG Walk fundraising campaign gathers momentum, we share some powerful reflections from Maria Kidney, co-founder of BCW and project leader with the Harambee team of volunteers who travelled to Kenya in June. Maria’s reflections focus on the incredible milestones we have achieved over the years and more importantly, the deep and lasting impact […]
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The BIG Walk 2025
The BIG Walk is back for the third year running! Join in as collectively we cover 10,000km, the distance from Cork to Kenya by tracking the distances we cover in the coming months and adding them together. Make your km’s count between now and October and help raise vital funds to provide clean water and […]
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Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day!
Menstrual Hygiene Day takes place every year on May 28th – more than a day, this is a movement when everyone, individuals and organisations, can join a global conversation and have their say for a more period friendly world! Throughout the year, Brighter Communities Worldwide programmes strive for a world where menstruation is no longer […]
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Happy World Health Day!
April 7, 2025 is World Health Day and this year’s campaign focusses on maternal and newborn healthcare. This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” highlights the significance of maternal and newborn healthcare for individual babies and communities. Brighter Communities Worldwide is dedicated to providing all newborns with a healthy start and a promising future. Our […]
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