News
2010 fundraisers a big success
Happy New Year to all our supporters and thanks for your efforts in 2010. Almost €50,000 was raised by you through our various events, regular donations and our Christmas Appeal.
(January 17th 2011)
VIVA’s Heifer Draw
VIVA has just announced a major fundraising draw for 2011 with a pedigree Limousin heifer as the grand prize.
(January 14th 2011)
Our latest newsletter available online now
Our 2010 newsletter is now available online.
(January 14th 2011)
VIVA Wheelers take to the road again
The VIVA Wheelers, that band of enthusiastic cyclists that have raised almost €150,000 for VIVA's projects, have announced two new trips. Their annual one-day event moves to west Cork in September and in 2011 they are heading to New Zealand. Register today for a fun-filled challenge to support our work.
(March 12th 2010)
VIVA signs up to Mycharity.ie
VIVA has signed up to the fundraising website Mycharity.ie. Supporters can now set up a personal website page for their fundraiser and take online donations from their friends and relatives. Supporters can also set up a standing order in favour of VIVA online.
(February 15th 2010)
Carmel Molloy reports on her trip to Uganda
Last summer, UCD veterinary student Carmel Molloy, travelled to Uganda (as a recipient of the Mike O'Leary Trust Travel Bursary, to spend a month on VIVA's animal traction project in eastern Uganda. She has now reported on her survey of animal health control strategies in this region.
(January 15th 2010)
"Irish Veterinary Journal" marks VIVA's 10th anniversary
In its November edition, the Irish Veterinary Journal marked VIVA's 10th anniversary with a special feature.
(November 21st 2009)
CAVI Conference hosts VIVA
To mark VIVA's 10th anniversary, Mike Burke of VIVA will speak at the CAVI Conference
(October 1st, 2009)
€25,000 raised for VIVA in recent fundraisers
The annual golf classic, "Burren 100 Cycle Challenge" and the Midland Showjumping event have raised almost €25,000
(October 1st 2009)
Ciaran Göbl leaves Nepal
VIVA volunteer, Ciaran Göbl, finishes his Nepal placement
(October 1st 2009)
Mike O’Leary Trust
Travel Bursary presented
(June 23rd, 2009)
VIVA Golf Classic
Revisits Tullamore on August 7th
(June 23rd 2009)
VIVA team visits projects in Uganda and Tanzania
A VIVA team recently carried out an evaluation of our two major African projects. (May 6th 2009)
Click here to read more"Sioda Interiors" to sponsor VIVA's "Burren 100" Cycle Challenge
Our "Burren 100" cycle challenge is being sponsored by Sioda Interiors, Dundalk. (May 6th 2009)
Click here to read moreVIVA's first ever Mini-Marathon team takes to the road for the Flora Mini-Marathon
Over 20 ladies will walk, run or jog for VIVA over the June Bank Holiday Weekend. (May 6th 2009)
Click here to read moreVIVA secures funding from IRISH AID for African projects
Irish Aid has committed over €125,000 to VIVA's African projects in Uganda and Tanzania. (May 6th 2009)
Click here to read moreNancy Aburi appointed as VIVA's new Global Programme Manager
From her base in Nairobi, Nancy Aburi will initially oversee VIVA's projects in Uganda and Tanzania. (May 6th 2009)
Click here to read moreCiaran Gobl – our man in Nepal
Longford vet, Ciaran Gobl, has been working in Nepal since August on a joint programme between VIVA and our Nepalese partners, AHTCS. (May 6th 2009)
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