IPPN

Last Updated: Wednesday, 24 March 2010 17:42

In response to a suggestion from Principals attending the annual conference of the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN), more than €40,000 has been raised by primary schools for the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.  The money raised will be specifically targeted towards re-building and equipping primary schools that were devastated by the earthquake.  In addition, funds will also be used for health and education programmes in the worst affected areas.  IPPN Director, Seán Cottrell said 'attending school has been identified as a crucial therapy for traumatised children.  School re-establishes their daily routine and provides a safe place that they can escape to for a few hours every day’.

IPPN has distributed the €40,000 raised through the Principal’s Network to date to three agencies in Haiti - Trocaire, Dr Louise Ivers/Partners in Health and the Haven Project.  All of these agencies are currently at the frontline of major relief projects in Haiti.

Approximately €10,000 was raised for the Haiti appeal at the annual IPPN conference in the Citywest.  Following this response,  IPPN’s Executive extended the appeal to schools nationwide. 

‘The renowned Irish spirit of generosity was soon awakened as parents and children responded through various fundraising initiatives such as jumble sales, school concerts and 'no uniform' days etc.  Within weeks, the fund had expanded to €40,000’ said Pat Goff, IPPN President.
 
Further donations to this appeal will be accepted at the IPPN Support Office, Glounthaune, Co Cork – Tel: 1890 21 22 23.

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