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Drawing Hope – Children’s Art for Peace (20 Apr – 1 May)

In a world often divided, Drawing Hope is a trans-local peace project that uses children’s art to remind us of our shared humanity.

Through artwork created by children, the exhibit sends messages of hope, peace, and reconciliation. View drawings created by children in eight countries: North Korea, South Korea, Japan, South Africa, Colombia, Cambodia, Ireland, and the United States. Visitors will be inspired by the simple example of children working to connect, transcend barriers, and use creativity to build understanding and empathy across divides.

The exhibit will be shown during 20 April – 1 May, Monday to Friday 101m-4pm at the ISE/LI Building at Trinity College Dublin. You can register at this Eventbrite link.

For more information follow this link: Drawing Hope | trans-local peacebuilding project

Update to IYM 2026 page – IQFA “Pop-up” Stall (8 Apr)

The IQFA Committee will hold a “pop-up” stall at Ireland Yearly Meeting this year.  If you are available to volunteer on the stall, please let those on the stall know when you arrive at the Dominican Retreat Centre.

Quality not Quantity is what will sell best 

Wanted

  • homemade preserves, some home baking
  • leftover gifts and travel items (unused)
  • handcrafted knitting or crochet.
  • limit of 3 books, per person, something highly recommendable for other Friend’s to read

Please note, the following cannot be accepted:

  • No used clothing
  • No electrical items. 
  • No Plants 

Programme Assistant positions at QUNO Geneva (deadline 8 May)

Applications are now open for two programme assistant positions at the Quaker United Nations Office in Geneva, from September 2026 to August 2027. These are exciting opportunities for young professionals early in their career to gain experience and skills in international relations, and contribute to Quaker work at the United Nations. The two programme assistant positions are in the areas of Human Rights & Refugees and the Human Impacts of Climate Change.

The positions are open to Quakers and those in sympathy with Quaker values. Please pass this on to anyone in your networks who might be interested in applying. Please note that, due to work permit restrictions in Switzerland, not all nationalities can apply. More information is included in the job description.

Full job descriptions, including information on eligibility for the roles and to be able to work in Switzerland, and application forms, are available on the QUNO website: https://quno.org/newsroom/applications-are-now-open-for-2026-programme-assistants-in-geneva/

The closing date for applications is 8 May 2026.

Two Centenaries in Ballitore (May 17)

To mark the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Ballitore School (March 1, 1726) and the 200th Anniversary of the death of Mary Leadbetter (June 27, 1826) there will be a guided walk from the Meeting House to the Burial Ground on May 17, 2026 starting at 2.30 pm. This will be followed by a visit to the Library (former home of Mary Leadbeater) where Clodagh Grubb will be launching her book “Dolls in the Attic”. The dolls studied all came from Quaker Homes, including those in Ballitore, and cover a wide variety of dolls and how they were played with by both boys and girls in the nineteenth century.

You can let others know about this event using this Dolls in the Attic flyer.

Holding Humanity – Two fathers’ journey to peace and reconciliation (Apr 17)

Join us for a powerful and moving conversation with Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin, co-directors of Parents Circle – Families Forum.

Both men have experienced profound personal loss in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through their shared grief, they have chosen a path of courage—working together to promote dialogue, understanding, and lasting peace.

The evening will include music, conversation, and a space for reflection, as Rami and Bassam share their personal stories and explore what it means to choose humanity in the face of conflict.

About the Parents Circle – Families Forum

The Parents Circle – Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organisation made up of over 800 bereaved families. Its members have lost immediate family in the conflict and are committed to transforming their grief into a force for reconciliation, dialogue, and peace.

This event is hosted by Trócaire and the Dublin Interfaith Forum.

The event will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Dublin 2, on April 17 from 7-9pm. You can register to attend here.