We are delighted to announce that Ruhama won Charity of the Year at the Charities Institute Ireland, Charity Excellence Awards held in the Mansion House, Dublin on Thursday 3 October 2024.

Barbara Condon, CEO of Ruhama, said:
‘We are thrilled to win this prestigious award. Being shortlisted among such esteemed charities is humbling and an honour. Our team works towards transforming the lives of women impacted by sexual exploitation and sexual violence and providing hope for a brighter future. The work is complex and not without challenges but, ultimately, people’s lives can be changed for the better. We do this through a holistic approach that centres the needs of each individual to heal from the trauma they have experienced and works collaboratively with them to achieve their life goals. Thank you to the Charity Institute Ireland and all of our funders, advocates, staff and volunteers who collectively have made this work possible. Ultimately, though, this award is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of the survivors we support. Their courage and resilience inspire us every day.’

ENDS