Aid agency reaches out to teenagers on web

A leading Irish aid agency is to use the worldwide web to promote global human rights.

Trócaire will today unveil its annual Lenten appeal, but its plans will include the launch of a new website aimed at teenagers.

The Just World website, billed as the first of its kind in Ireland, is being described as a Bebo-style social networking site which will tap into the issues of social justice and human rights.

Trócaire director Justin Kilcullen said: “The use of technology and new media can help us start a global conversation about ending poverty and changing the circumstances that make and keep people poor.

“This new community – the first of its kind in Ireland – is already generating lots of excitement among its users.

“Millions of people use social networking sites. Just World is a values-based site where members can meet others who share their opinions.”