Tribute to Sunny Jacobs June 11, 2025 - Yesterday, we attended the funeral of our beloved friend and collaborator, Sunny Jacobs. It was a beautiful, moving and heartfelt service, filled with memories of her remarkable life and the light she brought to so many. To mark her passing and share her light with others, we created a short video tribute using photos of...Continue reading Tribute to Sunny Jacobs 
In Memory of Sunny Jacobs (1947–2025) June 6, 2025 - It is with heavy hearts that all of us at Afri mourn the tragic passing of our dear friend, collaborator, and courageous human rights defender Sunny Jacobs. Sunny and her caretaker, Kevin Kelly, lost their lives in a devastating fire at the Sunny Healing Center in rural County Galway. The loss of Sunny leaves a...Continue reading In Memory of Sunny Jacobs (1947–2025) 
Doolough Famine Walk 2025 May 9, 2025 - Join us on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, for our annual Afri Doolough Famine Walk, a poignant journey of remembrance, solidarity, and commitment to action. This year’s theme, Sowing Seeds of Change in Remembrance and Solidarity, calls on us to honour the lives needlessly lost during An Gorta Mór—the Great Hunger—by confronting...Continue reading Doolough Famine Walk 2025 
Join Afri at PhizzFest 2025 this weekend! May 8, 2025 - We’re delighted to share that we have not one but TWO incredible and thought-provoking events coming up as part of Phizzfest this year. With our office in Phibsborough over two decades, it is wonderful to be part of this award-winning and vibrant festival in our local community. Details of our two events below. Event One: According...Continue reading Join Afri at PhizzFest 2025 this weekend! 
Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through GCE: Between Neutrality and Militarisation May 1, 2025 - Thank you to IDEA for inviting us and creating this space. We were honoured to be part of this vital conversation, alongside the brilliant Eiad Husham and Niamh Ní Bhriain, who spoke to these issues with such clarity, humanity and urgency. Education plays a vital role in fostering informed and active citizens. At a time...Continue reading Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through GCE: Between Neutrality and Militarisation 
Annual Féile na Beatha Festival Takes Place at SETU April 9, 2025 - SETU hosted the annual Féile na Beatha (Festival of Life) in collaboration with Afri (Action from Ireland) on Thursday, 27 March. The event brought together social care students, Afri, and members of the University and local community to commemorate the lives lost during the Great Famine and reflect on how history can guide us in fostering...Continue reading Annual Féile na Beatha Festival Takes Place at SETU