Humanitarian activist Adi Roche to be awarded freedom of Cork city

Adi Roche is to been given the freedom of Cork city.

The campaigner has been at the forefront of efforts to support the people of Chernobyl since one of the world's worst nuclear disaster in 1986.

The internationally recognised humanitarian activist and founder of Chernobyl Children International said it is one of her proudest moments to learn that she is to receive the Freedom of her ‘favourite city’.

“It is a great honour and privilege to be honoured by Cork City Council,” she said.

“I will be proud to accept the Freedom of the City on behalf of myself and all our wonderful volunteers, staff and donors and on behalf of all the innocent victims of Chernobyl especially the children”.

Ms Roche began working on Chernobyl in 1986 in the immediate aftermath of the accident and formally founded Chernobyl Children International (CCI) in 1991.

CCI has since went on to deliver over €100m in humanitarian aid to the Chernobyl affected regions and is the only UN recognised NGO working in the area.