Misean Cara

05/08/2026

29/07/2026

In 2025, Misean Cara members supported 118,807 learners to enrol in quality education - with 98.1% remaining enrolled throughout the school year.

Across the Global South, our members are helping children and young people access inclusive, supportive and life-changing learning opportunities.

Discover more in Misean Cara’s 2025 Annual Report.

20/07/2026

Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of poverty, but only when it reaches those most at risk of being left behind.
In 2025, 118,807 learners were enrolled in Misean Cara-supported quality education projects, with 98.1% remaining enrolled throughout the school year.
Across 33 countries, members supported inclusive education, displaced learners, girls facing barriers, children with disabilities and communities affected by climate and conflict.

Source: Misean Cara Annual Report 2025, p.24

07/07/2026

Every meaningful change starts with one conversation.

At Misean Cara, a simple conversation can lead to healthcare, education, sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures for communities around the world.

Whether it’s a parent seeking medical guidance, a teacher recognising a child needs extra support, or a farmer looking for help to rebuild their livelihood, lasting change starts with people coming together.

By supporting local communities and the missionaries who work alongside them, these first conversations become opportunities for education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures.

Because real change doesn’t happen overnight, it starts with one conversation. 💜

07/07/2026

When disaster strikes, missionaries are already there to help.

Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Misean Cara members are responding alongside the communities they have served for many years.

Because missionaries live and work within these communities, they don't arrive as strangers. They are trusted partners who can quickly identify urgent needs, coordinate local responses, and provide practical support where it is needed most.

Today, our members, like the Irish Jesuits International and Salesians Ireland are helping families with emergency shelter, food, dignity kits and psychological support, while laying the foundations for longer-term recovery.

Misean Cara is supporting our members by bringing together their emergency fundraising appeals in one place, making it easy to learn more about their work and contribute directly to their response.

Read more and support the appeals here:
https://tinyurl.com/n9m3hec9

Together, we can stand with the people of Venezuela as they begin the long journey towards recovery.


Irish Aid Irish Jesuits International Salesians Ireland

06/07/2026

Climate resilience is not one single action.
It can mean stronger food systems, new skills, restored ecosystems, renewable energy, and support that helps families prepare for uncertainty.
In 2025, 33 Misean Cara members implemented 113 projects contributing to improved livelihoods across 26 countries, targeting over 82,000 people.
Source: Misean Cara Annual Report 2025, p.20

03/07/2026

For many communities across the Global South, climate change is already part of everyday life.

In 2025, Misean Cara members supported 71,314 households to improve livelihood opportunities, with 84% of households reporting improved food and nutrition security.

This work includes sustainable agriculture, income generation, ecosystem restoration and renewable energy, practical responses shaped by the realities communities are already facing.

Source: Misean Cara Annual Report 2025, p.20

29/06/2026

Our work is built on supporting the long-term presence of missionary development, living and working within communities, building trust over years and responding to needs as they evolve.

It’s this holistic approach that allows Misean Cara’s network to create a lasting impact for people in some of the most remote and challenging places, where few others can sustain a presence.

Follow along to see how we make impactful change.

26/06/2026

1.13 million people reached across 40 countries. 🌍

That’s the impact Misean Cara and our members helped achieve in 2025, working alongside communities to build a fairer, more sustainable future in the face of poverty, conflict and injustice.
Through 344 member-led projects, we supported communities through:
🌱 Climate-resilient livelihoods
📚 Quality education
🏥 Better healthcare
⚖️ Human rights advocacy
🚨 Emergency Relief
Behind every number is a person, a family and a community, and a story of resilience, hope and transformation.

Watch our 2-minute 2025 Impact Video to discover more about the work and impact made possible through our members and their partners around the world:
🎥 https://vimeo.com/1204209668?fl=pl&fe=sh
Thank you to Irish Aid for their generous support of Misean Cara and the work of our missionary members.

In 2025, Misean Cara and our members reached 1.13 million people across 40 countries. Watch our video to learn more about our impact in 2025.

26/06/2026

✨ AGM 2026: Celebrating impact, collaboration and a shared mission ✨

On Wednesday 24th June, the Misean Cara community came together in Dublin for our Annual General Meeting, a day filled with reflection on the remarkable impact of 2025, the launch of our Annual Report, inspiring conversations on mission sustainability, and the opportunity to connect with colleagues, partners and friends.

🌍 Our 2025 impact at a glance:
Through the dedication of Ireland’s missionary organisations, Misean Cara supported:
🌱 344 projects across 40 countries
👥 1.13 million people reached
🏡 70,000+ households building more climate-resilient livelihoods
📚 118,000+ learners accessing quality education
🏥 980,000+ people reached through healthcare projects
⚖️ 1.1 million people supported to know and claim their rights
🚨 32 emergency responses across 19 countries

Every statistic represents a person, a family, a community and a story of transformation, resilience and hope.

The day also featured an inspiring keynote: “Mission Sustainability: Working together for a renewed mission”, with Andrea Curreri, Fiona Dowling and Sr. Gertrude Mensah sharing their experiences and vision for a collaborative learning community that strengthens the sustainability, effectiveness and impact of international missions.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the AGM such a meaningful celebration of shared purpose and partnership.

We gratefully acknowledge Irish Aid for their generous support of Misean Cara and our members.


📖 Read our 2025 Annual Report: https://tinyurl.com/54rhebms

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