2018 Africa Day Dublin Flagship Event

The aim of the Irish Aid aid programme is to reduce poverty, hunger and humanitarian need, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa. By supporting long term development and providing humanitarian assistance in over eighty countries, on behalf of the Irish people, we are helping to build better futures for some of the world’s poorest communities.Our priorities are outlined in One World One Future: Ireland's Policy for International Development. Our focus is on reducing hunger and improving resilience; inclusive and sustainable economic growth; better governance, human rights and accountability.Ireland is playing its part in addressing poverty, injustice and damage to our planet and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in these priority areas.

Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The 2018 <A HREF="https://www.irishaid.ie/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Irish Aid" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Irish Aid</A> flagship Africa Day celebration takes place on Sunday, 27th May 2018, from 11am to 6pm, in the grounds of the Farmleigh Estate in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. This family-friendly event is FREE to attend.
The event will see three stages of live music featuring well-known African and Irish musicians; children’s entertainment; traditional African drumming and dance workshops; African arts and crafts and much more.
Full details on the 2018 event are available here: <A HREF="http://africaday.ie/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Africa Day" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.africaday.ie</A>.
 
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Important information for 2018 Africa Day Dublin Flagship Event attendees:
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<LI>This is a ticketed event. Attendees will be asked to present their ticket at event entry. We encourage attendees to present their ticket on their phone to reduce paper waste.</LI>
<LI>In keeping with Irish Aid's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we invite patrons to walk, cycle or take public transport to the event. A FREE Dublin Bus shuttle service will operate from Parkgate Street. Full details on how to travel to Africa Day are available <A HREF="http://africaday.ie/transport-information-for-travelling-to-africa-day/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. There will be NO PARKING available in Farmleigh Estate or within the immediate vicinity of the event.</LI>
<LI>Africa Day 2018 is a sustainable event. Do your part by bringing your water bottle for refilling and bringing waste home for recycling.</LI>
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Africa Day, designated by the African Union as an annual celebration of the continent’s unity, falls on 25th May each year. Celebrations to mark the day occur across the globe.
Please help us support the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the Africa Day Dublin Flagship Event by:
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<LI>Helping reduce emissions and traffic congestion. Use public transport, walk or cycle to the event.</LI>
<LI>Moving, jumping up and down and dancing at Africa Day celebrations for good health and well-being.</LI>
<LI>Sorting your rubbish, recycling and re-using at Africa Day Dublin.</LI>
<LI>Avoiding use of single-use plastics at Africa Day. Pack cutlery for your meal and use your keep cup or water bottle.</LI>
<LI>Learning more about the Sustainable Development Goals and how you can help Ireland achieve them.</LI>
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Farmleigh Estate

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