Vincentian Lay Missionaries Ireland

08/06/2026

VLM volunteer Luke is currently in Masanga, Tanzania teaching English and running sports camps at the St Catherine Laboure School. We have opportunities to volunteer across Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya as well as Tanzania. Get in touch for more information. dosomething

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

29 VLM volunteers set off for placements in Kenya and Tanzania today. 12 students and 2 teachers from St Vincent’s Castleknock College are going to Matisi in Kenya and 12 students and 2 teachers from St Paul’s College Raheny are headed for Thigio, also in Kenya. Luke Hogan is volunteering with VLM for the fifth time and is travelling to Masanga in Tanzania. We wish them all a wonderful immersion experience ❤️

30/04/2026

VLM are delighted to report that the new building at the Ambo Lazarist Deaf School (ALDS) in Ethiopia was officially opened last week. The building has been over 18 months in development and contains a large multipurpose hall, library, IT room, staff room and a vocational training centre for sewing. This will give deaf students the chance to learn skills offering them opportunities for employment and the chance to reach their full potential. The hall will be rented out for community events outside of school hours, helping the school become self-sustainable. VLM were able to bring this building to fruition thanks to a total of an incredible €280,000 in funding from Misean Cara, St Vincent’s Castleknock College, , , the Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO), many generous VLM donors, and with support from the Vincentian Fathers in Ireland. Huge thank you to everyone who made it possible. This is a fantastic development for the Vincentian mission in Ambo. Updates to follow as this building is brought to life by the students. Please continue to support our work as we ‘do one thing, do something’ in solidarity with our Vincentian partners across Africa.

16/04/2026

With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate Sr. Olivia Umoh, SCA’s Executive Director, for her outstanding service and the difference she continues to make through Safe-Child Advocacy. We are delighted to share a proud milestone for Safe-Child Advocacy (SCA). Sr. Olivia Umoh, DC, our Executive Dir...

08/04/2026

Ghana, a beautiful vibrant country with a rich, traditional culture. Volunteer here with the Daughters of Charity who run fantastic projects in Kumasi, including a kindergarten, drop-in centre, outreach programme and vocational training centre.

04/04/2026

Happy Easter - https://mailchi.mp/31c1afb22828/vlm-christmas-news-10137099

02/04/2026

VLM volunteer Irene Powis has just returned from a placement in Matisi and Chepnyal, Kenya. Irene is a social worker, specialising in human trafficking and ran sessions on Gender Equality. Equality starts with awareness, but it grows through action. VLM believes in creating a world where everyone has access to opportunities, leadership, education and a future without discrimination. We support school places for girls and women's empowerment projects. To volunteer with VLM please contact us now.

30/03/2026

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22/03/2026

World Water Day is held on 22nd March every year, focusing on the importance of fresh water and to raise awareness of the 2.1 billion people living without access to safe water. The theme for 2026 is ‘Gender and Water’. Women and girls worldwide spend 250 million hours a day collecting water, 3 times more than men and boys; taking them away from opportunities in education, paid employment and community leadership. The Daughters of Charity are water champions in Matisi, Kenya, working to install wells in local communities. Pictured above are some of the VLM Schools Immersion Programme participants from 2025 visiting one of the community wells.