Responding to injustice in the world caused by war and other violent conflict
Afri’s vision is of a more peaceful, equal and sustainable world. We seek to inform debate, influence policy and practice and effect change in Ireland and internationally on issues of human rights, peace, the climate crisis, and global justice. Afri is guided by the primary goal of the UN Charter: “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”.
Afri’s goal is the promotion of global justice and peace, and the reduction of poverty; this includes, but is not limited to, the progressive reduction of global militarisation, and responding to the threat of climate change, corporate control of resources and water, and interference with food sovereignty.
Afri particularly responds to injustice caused by militarisation, and by environmental destruction and resource depletion. We do this through analysis, education and action in solidarity with marginalised people in the ‘Global South’ and also in Ireland and elsewhere in the so-called ‘developed world’.
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For over 30 years Afri has been joined by thousands of people to walk the famine road through the Doolough Valley in County Mayo. It is a walk like no other, abounding in memory, music, history, solidarity and spectacular beauty; retracing the steps of the dispossessed of the past and forging solidarity with the banished and oppressed of today.
This documentary on YouTube, made by RoJ, reflects on the issues at the core of this event.
An 18 track CD by some of Ireland’s greatest artists – all of whom have performed at the Famine Walk – has been produced by Afri to mark the 30th Walk.
This is an extraordinary collection of songs, music and spoken word accompanied by a 32 page booklet brimming with interesting facts, quotes and information. See our donation page for more details.
There are many different ways of supporting the work of Afri, including through a one-off or recurring donation. See our donation page for more details.
Peace Groups Express Alarm At Dismantling of Triple Lock August 23, 2024 - Peace Groups Express Alarm At Dismantling of Triple Lock Afri is joining peace groups throughout Ireland in expressing alarm regarding the upcoming proposed changes to the ‘Triple Lock’, which requires UN authorisation along with Cabinet and Dáil approval if our troops are to be deployed overseas. The Tánaiste has said that the draft legislation will...Continue reading Peace Groups Express Alarm At Dismantling of Triple Lock 
Hiroshima anniversary – Afri calls for Irish leadership in global peacebuilding August 6, 2024 - Hiroshima anniversary – Afri calls for Irish leadership in global peacebuilding Irish peace and justice organisation Afri, along with anti-war groups and peace campaigners from around Ireland attended Irish CND’s Hiroshima commemoration in Dublin today, Tuesday, August 6th. The annual commemoration took place at the iconic CND cherry tree in Dublin, which was planted in Merrion...Continue reading Hiroshima anniversary – Afri calls for Irish leadership in global peacebuilding 
Afri appoints its new Coordinator July 11, 2024 - Afri is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Coordinator. Katie Martin will take over from Joe Murray as Coordinator of Afri on September 2nd. Katie’s ideals, passion, values and experience are an ideal fit for her new role. She will have the opportunity as coordinator of a small but impactful NGO, to exercise...Continue reading Afri appoints its new Coordinator 
Contribution by Donal O’Kelly at the Famine Walk 2024 June 25, 2024 - ‘On Thursday I heard Palestinian writer Adania Shibli, banned from receiving her prize at Frankfurt Book Fair, talk about how her parents kept silent about what they endured in the Nakba of 1948. It took her thirty years to realise they couldn’t talk about it. As humans we find it hard to talk about the...Continue reading Contribution by Donal O’Kelly at the Famine Walk 2024 
Famine Walk 2024: Speech by the Walk Leader Faten Sourani June 25, 2024 - Saturday, May 18th, 2024 Famine Walk 2024: Speech by Faten Sourani ‘Friends, supporters, and kind people who have come all the way here today to commemorate, learn, and act. I feel deeply honored to be among you.
Famine Walk 2024 April 17, 2024 - The Doolough Famine Walk will take place on Saturday, May 18th 2024. Once again, this year, walkers will gather in Louisburgh for conversation, talks and music before being ferried by bus to the start of the walk. Retracing the steps of several hundred people who made this journey in search of food during An Gorta Mór,...Continue reading Famine Walk 2024
Over 30 years Afri has been joined by thousands of people to walk the famine road through the Doolough Valley in County Mayo. It is a walk like no other, abounding in memory, music, history, solidarity and spectacular beauty; retracing the steps of the dispossessed of the past and forging solidarity with the banished and oppressed of today.
This documentary on YouTube, made by RoJ, reflects on the issues at the core of this event.