Minister launches Irish aid awards

OVERSEAS Development Minister Peter Power yesterday launched the fifth annual Our World Irish Aid Awards for primary school children.

The awards encourage pupils to create projects which explore the challenges faced by young people in developing countries.

Launching this year’s awards, at the Salesian Primary School in Fernbank, Limerick, Mr Power said: “I would encourage teachers and pupils across Ireland to take up the challenge of learning more about people living in the developing world. This award scheme is an engaging and interactive way of raising awareness of the many development challenges facing our fellow citizens around the world.”