GOAL

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to the alleviation of suffering amongst the poorest of the poor. Having started life in the Monkstown kitchen of former sports reporter and current Chief Executive John O'Shea with a commitment to raise £10,000 for a feeding programme in Calcutta in 1977, GOAL has spread its operations around the globe and grown into one of the most effective humanitarian agencies working in the sector today.

GOAL works towards ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life, i.e. food, water, shelter, medical attention and primary education. It is non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political.

Since its inception GOAL has sent 1,400 volunteers (GOALies) to work in the developing world and spent over €536 million on the delivery of aid to the poor. GOAL currently has 100 GOALies working in the field alongside 2,500 local staff members.

Click on GOAL's website www.goal.ie for further information

Galway Airport supporting GOAL

To date, Galway Airport has raised €1,580 in support of the charity GOAL.  This amount raised has already helped build a 2 room house (see picture right) for a family in Uganda. Future funds will also be going into the building of future houses for HIV/AIDS orphans and families.

Please click on 'GOAL FOR GOAL' above to find out how you can help support this worthwhile charity.