Operation Smile performs hundreds and thousands of surgeries in low to middle income countries for those born with cleft lip and palates. People making ripples – Bill & Kathy Magee, Operation Smile
DWMRT is a volunteer rescue service, available 24 hours per day, every day, to respond to emergencies in upland areas of Dublin, Wicklow & Louth. Heroes of the hills
According to Dog Control Statistics, in Ireland, the figure of dogs being destroyed in pounds decreased from 916 in 2017 to 725 in 2018. Spotlight: animal organisations in Ireland doing amazing work
She changed children’s lives, once upon a time they were rock breakersand now they are studying for a better future. People making ripples: Maggie Doyne
From a single shed-like ward with little basic medical equipment children’s cancer services have grown in Tanzania as a result of TLM’s effort along with government support. Irish doctor caring for children with cancer in Tanzania
The purpose of a compost is to nourish the soil in order to grow plants and food more efficiently. The […] A garden story and how to compost in a small garden
With Ireland in lockdown to combat the deadly Covid-19 virus, many people are suffering. Anxiety, fear and loneliness are just […] Community spirit alive and well in Mount Merrion
Stampify is a not for profit organisation looking to make a positive difference in the world in a simple yet […] Innovative company fighting against world hunger
As the Corona virus spreads across the whole world, we are seeing and hearing stories that we never expected in […] We stay here for you, you stay home for us
A dry, cold Sunday morning and the Southside Sunday Strollers assembled at the Garden of Remembrance at the top of […] Sunday strollers in Dublin’s fair city
After months of fundraising and preparation we are back again in the town of Batoufam, West Cameroon where we started […] Cameroon 2019 – what a difference a year makes!!
Needless to say, our visit back to the region of Batoufam was very much appreciated by many to include his […] Empowering the locals in Batoufam, Cameroon
‘Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. […] Back to Batoufam – Cameroon 2019
Day 1 was an early start, out of bed at 3 am for a 6 am flight to Paris and […] We never believed we would see you again
The primary school was our biggest project in Batoufam. We were a little apprehensive returning to the school. Last year […] Ecole St. Andre de Batoufam – the school project
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting St Gerard’s School in Bray to talk to students from […] St Gerard’s, bray supporting school children in Cameroon, West Africa
The Orangery, in the stunning Killruddery house played backdrop to the recent JUJU fashion show raising much needed funds for […] Stunning fashion show in aid of Cameroon
On the plane leaving Cameroon last December I made a promise to myself that I would never go back. The […] I promised myself I would never go back and here we are planning the November 2019 …
In November 2018, 13 eager volunteers arrived in Cameroon, not knowing what to expect but hoping to make a difference. […] 28 weeks old baby delivered during our work at Batoufam hospital
Jack Kerouac once wrote in his novel ‘On the Road….’ “The best teacher is experience and not through someone’s distorted point […] Diesel and dust. the road to Batoufam
The 10 months prior to our departure was often tough and there were times when I wondered if we were […] Ripplezoo’s 2018 achievements in Cameroon
From now on 90 students in the “Paroisse St Pierre et Paul” Primary school, have their own set of school […] Ripplezoo supplying school books for children in Batoufam
With the important cricket bat and rugby balls and pump packed, I was looking forward to teaching the local Cameroon […] Setting up the computer room
Day 4 in the jungle and its beginning to feel like an episode of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get me out […] Je suis vegetarian!
Every morning it’s an early start. We quickly realize that its long days if we want to meet our ambitious […] Everybody’s selling something though very few buyers; a day in the life of the volunteers
After 4 hours sleep on our first night we awake to a call to prayers from the local mosque. The […] Meeting the king of Bafoutam
Thursday 22nd November 2018, Dublin Airport. So here we are, 12 in the travelling party and a multiple of emotions […] Cameroon, a journey into the unknown…
Toilets save lives because human waste spreads killer diseases. World Toilet Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global […] World toilet day: Ripplezoo improving sanitation in the village in Cameroon
Big congratulations to 6 RippleZoo volunteers who climbed Carrauntoohil, the highest mountain in Ireland. The mountain is 1039 metres high […] €400 RAISED CLIMBING CARRAUNTOOHIL, THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN IRELAND
Today, on Friday the 2nd of November, the work on renovating L’hopital Central I de Batoufam has begun! The local team […] RIPPLEZOO’S HOSPITAL RENOVATION IN CAMEROON BEGAN!
On Friday 26th of October, RippleZoo hosted a 70s Halloween night. It was a successful event during which we have […] 70S HALLOWEEN PARTY IN AID OF CAMEROON
Kamila Kobiera | 23 Oct 2018, 12:00 pm While few in numbers but brave of heart, we set off at […] €5,000 RAISED WALKING FROM ARKLOW TO GREYSTONES
Kamila Kobiera | 19 Oct 2018, 12:00 pm On Thursday 18h of October, 3 of RippleZoo’s volunteers: Kamila Kobiera, Thays […] UCD BAKE SALE IN AID OF CAMEROON
Kamila Kobiera | 26 Sep 2018, 12:00 pm On the 24th of September 22 teams (88 people) came together to […] €17,000 RAISED AT A GOLF OUTING FOR CAMEROON
On Friday the 14th of September, 140 ladies came together to Marco Pierre White Bar & Grill Restaurant, to support […] LADIES LUNCH IN AID OF CAMEROON
For the past few months RippleZoo has been collecting goods to be send in the container to Cameroon. Due to […] RIPPLEZOO’S CONTAINER ON THE WAY TO CAMEROON
43 percent of the Cameroon population has little or no primary education. Kamila Kobiera, RippleZoo’s Co-Founder visited a primary school […] RIPPLEZOO RENOVATING SAINT ANDRE DE BATOUFAM PRIMARY SCHOOL.