Our Organisation

Message from CEO

It is difficult to believe that the IMRS is already into its third year of operation. Since its conception way back in 2002 and it’s actual commencement of operations in 2004, much has happened. Not least, as you can see, we now have our website up and running. So welcome, and I hope you find the information presented useful.

The foundation of the IMRS is merely an indicator of the new realities being faced and embraced by the Irish missionary organisations. The world today is still stricken by hunger, by disease, by inequality and by war and injustice. In this milieu the work of the Irish missionary organisations continues tirelessly, executed by dedicated missionaries and co-workers of many nationalities, and inspired by the renowned commitment and conviction of the thousands of Irish women and men who lived and worked to fight injustice, to eliminate poverty and to empower and enable people to be agents of their own destinies.

This ongoing evolution of the Irish missionary organisations from being predominately Irish-centred to being international organisations, while bringing many new challenges, also brings a multitude of opportunities for the organisations to continue their mission with renewed zeal. To embrace the challenges in the pursuit of the overall good is therefore well worthwhile and the IMRS hopes that it can respond to the challenges with equal gusto.

The IMRS is extremely grateful to Irish Aid for its support of the missionaries’ work through our offices and we will continue to embrace and deepen the relationship with them going forward. In fact, the IMRS and Irish Aid are now entering into a partnership relationship that will see the IMRS receiving multi-annual block funding from Irish Aid. In anticipation of this partnership and new partnerships to be developed with other donors, the IMRS has just recently launched its first Strategic Plan (accessible on this website) in which we set out our vision for the period 2006-08.

The IMRS is committed to supporting the work of the Irish missionary organisations to achieve their respective missions in their fight to make the world a better place and, in particular, to see an end to the inexcusable persistence of appalling levels of poverty and deprivation in the world. We also look forward to ensuring that the crucial role played by the missionaries in the fight against injustice, hunger and disease receives the recognition is deserves in Ireland and beyond and we live in hope that their continuous efforts will inspire those who hold the key to bringing about a better world for all.

Mike Greally, CEO