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Ireland's Social Impact Podcast

Ireland's Social Impact Podcast

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 Social impact refers to the effects on society resulting from actions, policies, or projects led by individuals, government bodies or organisations. Oftentimes, this collective effort can go unnoticed. In this podcast, we chat to guests who have created a positive social impact and provide a platform to discuss their work, aspirations and personal stories.2into3 2023 Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Ep 4 Karen Leigh, CEO & Founder of Sensational Kids

    Ep 4 Karen Leigh, CEO & Founder of Sensational Kids
    Jun 20 2024
    Sensational Kids is an award-winning social enterprise, that has already changed the lives of over 10,000 children, saving their families over €2.5 million in therapy fees. They provide vital front-line therapeutic supports for children with additional needs, ensuring that they have access to vital supports. Today, 1 in 4 children in Ireland has a special educational need. This means that there are 420,000 children in Ireland who have additional needs, such as down syndrome, adhd, dyslexia, dyspraxia and many other developmental delays. In this episode, Eilís speaks to Karen Leigh about her personal journey founding Sensational Kids. She describes the range of services they provide and the greater impact of their services. Karen also looks ahead to discuss Sensational Kids’ ambitious plans for the future. For more information on Sensational Kids, visit: https://www.sensationalkids.ie/.
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    44 mins
  • Ep 3 John Evoy, Founder of Irish Men’s Shed Association

    Ep 3 John Evoy, Founder of Irish Men’s Shed Association
    Mar 11 2024
    The Irish Men’s Sheds Association was formed in 2011. A men’s shed is a community based project, where men can come together to learn, share skills and make long-lasting friendships together. Ireland has become one of the leading nations for men’s sheds in recent years, with Ireland having the most sheds per capita. Currently, there are over 450 sheds in Ireland, with at least 10,000 men visiting a shed every week. In this episode, Eilis speaks to John Evoy about his journey founding the Irish Men’s Shed Association. From the initial idea, to the expansion of the Irish Men’s Shed Association and stepping away from his position. John outlines his current role with Grow Remote and plans for the future. For more information on Irish Men’s Shed Association, visit here. For more information on Grow Remote, visit here. Brought to you by 2into3, www.2into3.com.
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    29 mins
  • Ep 2 Is Ireland as secularised as we think?

    Ep 2 Is Ireland as secularised as we think?
    Dec 15 2023
    In the latest Census data, there was an increase in those identifying as having ‘no religion’, with a decline in those identifying as ‘catholic’. This reflects the secularisation of the Irish population. However, as stated in Episode 1, people are still continuing to give large sums of money to religious organisations. The types of religious organisations that we see in Ireland are also changing and evolving away from Catholicism and towards newer incentives, as the ‘New Irish’ emerge.   Join Dennis O’Connor and Niamh Carruthers in this episode to discuss the history of Ireland, religion, and trying to unwrap if Ireland is as secularised as we think.   If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive into the funding of religious organisations, read ‘The Economics of Faith’ report here: https://2into3.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Economics-of-Faith-06.09-FINAL.pdf   If you have a social impact story you’d like to share, contact eilis.oboyle@2into3.com.
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    29 mins
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