90% of people want to see missionary work continue

THEY’RE the ones who stay behind in danger hotspots when even the peacekeepers leave — Irish missionaries. They are based in 80 countries including Kenya, Liberia and Zimbabwe.

Almost 90% of people feel missionary work in developing countries is relevant today, a survey has revealed.

The TNS/MRBI poll shows strong support for the work of more than 2,000 Irish missionaries, with 9 out of 10 people surveyed saying they want to see Irish missionary work continue into the future.