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28/07/25 11:14

## [Starving or Being Starved](https://blog.tearfund.ie/starving-or-being-starved)

 By [Sean Copeland, Tearfund Ireland](https://blog.tearfund.ie/author/sean-copeland-tearfund-ireland)

Ireland has its own history of people who suffered the realities of famine. The famine experience is deeply rooted in our collective memory. Since that time, the people of Ireland have consistently been among the most compassionate, generous, and active when we become aware of others who are suffering from poverty, hunger, and famine.

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22/07/25 10:20

## [When a Question Sounds Like a Promise](https://blog.tearfund.ie/when-a-question-sounds-like-a-promise)

 By [Sean Copeland, Tearfund Ireland](https://blog.tearfund.ie/author/sean-copeland-tearfund-ireland)

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10/06/25 16:29

## [Be a Voice, not an Echo](https://blog.tearfund.ie/be-a-voice-not-an-echo)

 By [Sean Copeland, Tearfund Ireland](https://blog.tearfund.ie/author/sean-copeland-tearfund-ireland)

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,

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