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Joe Saunders, originally from Dublin, lives in Co. Clare. He has worked with youth, communities, government agencies, etc, for over three decades as a frontline worker, researcher, consultant, manager and CEO. He is a member of Changing Ireland's Editorial Team. To follow Joe on Twitter and/or Linkedin - click below.

Humphreys says Ireland can learn from OECD as she opens Cavan conference

Posted by Joe Saunders | Sep 28, 2022 | Policy & Strategy

The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference, hosted by Ireland’s Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) has kicked off this morning in County Cavan.

Overnight, a large team led by Department’s Dr. Andrew Forde put the finishing touches to conference arrangements and delegates arrived to a momentous Céad Míle Fáilte this morning.

C&V Sector tells government what is needed from Budget 2023

Posted by Joe Saunders | Sep 2, 2022 | Policy & Strategy

As Budget 2023 is moved forward to September 27, Changing Ireland examines some of the key proposals of groups working in the social inclusion and community sector.

What will your legacy be? Youth leaders in Dublin to meet

Posted by Joe Saunders | Aug 26, 2022 | Empowerment (Editor's Choice)

The international social enterprise, Common Purpose, is bringing its Legacy Programme to Dublin this October and thanks to the Department of Rural and Community Development and Local Development Companies across the capital, it will feature strong participation from young people involved in community initiatives across the city.