About Us

Children in Rwanda

Giving a hand-up, not a hand-out.

Mission Statement

Bóthar provides an effective, transparent, and straightforward method of supporting widespread sustainable agriculture, economic and social development on a family and community level at home and overseas.

Our Team

Ailish O'Reilly

CEO

As Chief Executive Officer of Bóthar, Ailish O’Reilly leads the organisation’s day-to-day operations and oversees the implementation of its strategic plan. With 2 years’ experience in the CEO role, Ailish brings a strong focus on impact, integrity, and sustainable development.

She has six years of hands-on experience living and working alongside rural communities in southern Haiti and holds an MA in Development. Ailish also brings over twenty years of project and senior management experience across both the private and charitable sectors, combining practical field insight with strategic leadership to guide Bóthar’s mission forward.

ailish@bothar.ie 

Our Vision

Passing on the Gift

Bóthar envisages a world of equality for farmers (male and female), living fulfilled lives of dignity and respect as a vital component of sustainable communities and the environment in which they live. 

Our Impact on the World
1991
Bóthar sent its first airlift of 20 in-calf heifers from Shannon to Uganda.
1996
Bóthar begins sending heifers to Rwanda to help survivors of the Genocide.
2021
Bóthar celebrates its thirtieth year helping families in the developing world.
2026
Bóthar marks 35 years of sustainable agriculture partnerships overseas

Accountability

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Financial Information
Water Filter

Policies & Procedures

Share of Dairy Cow

Our Board Members

Chopping Elephant Grass

Commitment to Standards in Fundraising

Gift of a trio of rabbits

Donor Charter

Primary School Resources

Dóchas Code of Conduct

Rwandan Children

Handling Feedback & Complaints

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