Burren Chernobyl Project

Celebrating 30 Years of Burren Chernobyl Project

28/11/2023

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On Saturday last 25th of November, we gathered together for an evening of sharing, remembering and connecting.

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Yazovki - 30 by 30

24/10/2023

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Next up in our 30 by 30 project are two projects we completed in Yazovki adult asylum.

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All of us at Burren Chernobyl Project are shocked and heartbroken at the sudden passing of our dear friend Pat O'Doherty.

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Neilus, Triona, Noreen, Sinead, Colm, Fiachra and all Pat’s family and friends.

Pat was a member of our committee and long term volunteer with Burren Chernobyl Project and many other organisations. She was one of the first volunteers in both Cherven and Gorodishche, brought children to Ireland and also had her own family visit Belarus.

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Cherven Summer Camp - #30by30

3/10/2023

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Our goal for 2023 is to complete 30 projects over the year to mark 30 years of Burren Chernobyl Project. We’re sharing that journey here with you all as none of it would have been possible without you. Following on from last weeks post about the Frunzenskaya flats (read here if you missed it), this week we wanted to share a happy news story from our friends in Cherven.

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Frunzenskaya Flats - 30 by 30

26/9/2023

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2023 marks thirty years of Burren Chernobyl Project. Over the past thirty years we have carried out hundreds of projects helping children, families and communities across Belarus. We have had hundreds of volunteers assist with projects in both Ireland and Belarus, from hosting children in Ireland, gathering humanitarian aid, loading trucks, running fundraisers, volunteering in orphanages running Care camps, medical teams providing essential care and improving quality of life, teams of builders carrying out renovations and new builds and so much more.

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51st Pat Conway, Brian McCarthy & Friends Lahinch to Liscannor Swim

28/8/2023

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Two weeks on from another fantastic event in Co. Clare. The dust has settled, the bodies have recovered (mostly), and the pennies have been counted. A huge thank you to all the people who made this event possible, and to all who supported it both on the day and online.

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30 Years of Burren Chernobyl Project

8/7/2023

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This year marks 30 years of Burren Chernobyl Project and we're hoping to raise some funds to provide essential respite & a little bit of fun to our friends whom we miss dearly.

In the past 30 years we have undertaken big projects, several programmes and helped countless families. More recent years have definitely brought significant challenges but we are constantly working to the best of our ability to help those in need, to lighten the load, to make life a little less challenging - be that in Cherven, Gorodishche, several adult institutions, community centres, hospices or families in the community. None of this would have been possible without the continued support from all of you who have shown unwavering commitment to BCP over the years.

For the last couple of years we've had to pause our volunteer programme for various reasons. We have continued to work on projects with the help of our team on the ground but also with your generous support.
What used to be very busy months in the summer have been much quieter for our friends in Gorodishche and Cherven. We would love to celebrate our 30 years by raising some funds and raising some spirits with the return of our "summer holidays" programme. On these holidays, we bring small groups of children and young people to our house lovingly named 'Dom Zara' in Minsk for a weeks respite from the orphanage where they get to experience some down time but also embark on exciting excursions to some of their favourite spots such as the zoo, circus, aquarium and of course - McDonalds!

We are grateful for all your support. We're hopeful that we could run a few of these holidays over summer and in to autumn.

If you can, please donate what you can by clicking the button below. All donations are processed securely and will go directly to this summer project.

If you are not in a position to donate, you can also share this page. This is a great way to help spread the word.

Many Thanks for your continued support.

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A Fond Farewell to our Teresa

8/2/2023

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It is with great sadness we said goodbye to Teresa Flynn this week. It's impossible to fully describe the enormity of change this lady inspired in the world. She viewed and treated everyone exactly the same regardless of race, colour or creed. Many of you would have heard the tales of Teresa and her Sergei, how she cared for him for years in both Ireland and Belarus.
Our deepest sympathies to Teresa's family and wide circle of friends.
Br. Liam has shared some lovely stories, and memories below.

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Pat Conway 50th Annual Swim

8/9/2022

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It's hard to believe it's a month already since the day of the big swim.

This year we had record numbers of all kinds - spectators, swimmers and funds raised.

We were blown away by the support shown.

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Summer update from Br. Liam

13/7/2022

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This year is passing at a rapid pace, weeks roll into months and suddenly we're in the middle of summer!
Despite current challenges we endeavor to deliver the assistance needed it as best we can. We have many projects ongoing in the orphanages, adult asylums and within the communities.
Liam sends this update from the past few weeks, thank you for your continued support without which none of this would be possible.