Ok. So maybe you’ve borrowed a little from the Trócaire Box? Dipped in when you needed some change for Rancheros, a Wham Bar or even a Sherbert Dip?

We know it was only a few pence. We’ll get over it. (Probably). To be truthful, we’re just glad to get a chance to talk to you again. Sadly, as the world economic crisis continues, its effects are being deeply felt in the developing world.

Many of us in Ireland have had to make tough adjustments as our incomes have been reduced. However, in the developing world, any change for the worse can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why we’re asking you to support us once again.

Please commit to donating just €5 / £5 a month to Trócaire and the world’s poorest people. Your €5 / £5 a month will help provide food and clean water for families, give children an education and help provide seeds and farming tools for families giving them a chance to generate a life saving income.

At the heart of our work is a belief in the dignity of the human person and their right to a decent life. We are working towards this goal in almost 30 countries by supporting people living in extreme poverty. We understand times are tight, but that is why we need your help now more than ever.

Please support us again and make amends for any past raiding of the Trócaire Box ;-)