The Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll, joined a group of Irish bishops on a recent trip to Rwanda to examine the work of Trócaire. The visit focused on assessing the organization’s long-term impact on local communities. Trócaire, founded by the Irish Church, has been active in Rwanda for decades, supporting development projects and humanitarian aid.
The delegation met with local officials and community leaders to gain insight into how Trócaire’s initiatives have shaped daily life. The bishops also visited several projects, including education and health programs, to evaluate their effectiveness. The visit followed a series of meetings between Irish religious leaders and Rwandan authorities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Trócaire was established in the 1970s to address poverty and inequality in developing countries. In Rwanda, the organization has worked closely with the government and local NGOs to improve access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. The recent visit marks one of the first major assessments of Trócaire’s work in the country in over a decade. The bishops aim to provide recommendations for future initiatives based on their findings.
