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.
TOM HYLAND MEMORIAL: JANUARY 25, 2025 January 21, 2025 - A memorial for Tom Hyland will be held in Dublin on Saturday, January 25. Families and friends have organized a Mass at 3pm at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Ballyfermot. Following the Mass, from 4.30pm, the East Timor Ireland Solidarity Campaign has been invited to contribute to a special remembrance of Tom in the Ballyfermot...Continue reading TOM HYLAND MEMORIAL: JANUARY 25, 2025 
‘The Seeds of Time’ fundraiser January 20, 2025 - Dear friends and supporters. We would like to share this important fundraiser organised by Afri’s friend, Irish Author and Seedkeeper, Claire O’Grady Walshe. Please read Claire’s appeal below. Dear friends. Clare here wishing you all well and wanted to share news of an inspiring community response to the critical challenge facing Kenyan farmers. An unjust...Continue reading ‘The Seeds of Time’ fundraiser 
Féile Bríde 2025 January 15, 2025 - Brigid’s Light: Illuminating Paths of Justice and Solidarity We are delighted to welcome you to Féile Bríde 2025. Organised in partnership with the Brigidines and Cairde Bríde in the beautiful Solas Bhríde Centre, this gathering is dedicated to exploring and encouraging action on the pressing issues of our time. The event brings together diverse speakers,...Continue reading Féile Bríde 2025 
(Dis)Placed – The Weight of History January 15, 2025 - Date: 25th January 2025 Time: 7.30pm Location: Glebe House Register on Evenbrite Join us in the Boyne Valley to explore themes of poverty, conflict and migration. Drawing upon the ghosts and threads of history, we will examine the Battle of the Boyne and the famine that came sometime later. Current conflicts and injustice will also be explored through...Continue reading (Dis)Placed – The Weight of History 
Louie Bennett Commemoration January 3, 2025 - Afri’s action-packed year once again commences with a moment of rich reflection on Louie Bennett’s legacy. We will gather at the bench commemorating her and her partner Helen Chenevix (1886-1963) in Stephen’s Green at 2 pm next Tuesday, 7th January, the anniversary of Louie’s birth in 1870. The bench was unveiled two years after her...Continue reading Louie Bennett Commemoration 
Afri Calendar 2025 December 31, 2024 - Afri Calendar 2025: Celebrating 50 years of Solidarity (1975-2025) is available from Afri (at €10 including postage). Order your copy at https://www.idonate.ie/advanced-donation-form/afri (it will be posted to you within 1-2 working days) or contact admin@afri.ie for further details.
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.