Dear Supporter,

We wanted to let you know of an action you can get involved with - Dóchas ‘Lives on the Line’ campaign to push for increased aid spending in Budget 2026. We are emailing you today to ask that you contact your local representative about the campaign. 

You can follow the four simple steps below to contact your TD, to ensure they know that Ireland must invest in future generations and a more secure and prosperous world. Choose a real life story from Dóchas members to input and personalise it for added impact.

Four Simple Steps 

1. Write your email: Copy the template below and select one or more of the four real life impacts aid cuts are having. 

2. Include your constituency: Please include your constituency in the subject line, along with 'Lives are on the Line', and when signing off to ensure your representative TD takes your concerns seriously. 

3. Find your representative TD: Use the TD Directory to find the email of your representative. Simply enter your address and then 'Email All TDs' to be redirected to your email platform with all representatives' emails included. If you're not re-directed, select 'Copy emails', open your email, and paste into sender. 

4. Email your TD: Paste the below sample email, ensure your constituency is included, and hit send to have your concerns heard.

You can use the sample email template HERE. 

Real-life Impact Stories 

• While children in Ireland return to school, vulnerable children in Burkina Faso are missing out on education due to aid cuts. Many essential education programmes are being scaled down, leaving those in need without critical support. The needs are growing, while the resources are shrinking.

• In Somalia, pregnant women are showing up to closed medical centres. Children with malaria are being told there is no medication for them. There are tangible human costs when funding is suddenly cut. Pregnant women and children are suffering.

• In Kenya, aid cuts mean children are not getting the necessary follow-up care after leaving health facilities, and are not getting medication. This is not a level of care we should accept for any child. 

• In Sudan, aid workers are being forced to take treacherous routes to deliver nutrition and medical supplies to clinics. Lack of funding means increased vehicle travel, leading to ambushes and the killing of those simply trying to help.