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Welcome to GOAL USA

GOAL is indebted to the US public whose constant generosity and compassion has made it possible for us to respond to nearly every major natural and man-made disaster, and operate development programs in 50 countries since our inception. Today GOAL spends millions every year (over $80 million in 2008) implementing relief and development programs to help the most vulnerable in 10 developing countries. GOAL is proud of the fact that we have kept our administration costs exceptionally low over the 32 year period.

Matt Dillon visits GOAL's projects in Sudan

Humanitarian, activist and oscar winning actor Matt Dillon recently visited one of GOAL's clinics in Abyei, Sudan. Matt has been a committed supporter of GOAL in the USA and we were thrilled to show him the fruits of his fundraising efforts for us.

Matt represented GOAL during ICAP's 16th annual global Charity Day, which raised an enormous US$16.4m. Click here to read more.

For more information on GOAL's Sudan programmes please click here.

GOAL responds to cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe

The outbreak of cholera in Zimbabwe has left thousands of lives balanced on a knife-edge. Contamination of the water supply has meant that families have been forced to use filthy water resulting in the spread of the disease. (read more)

GOAL welcomes the release of emergency supplies from Irish Aid. (read more)

Click here to read the latest update on our response to cholera in Zimbabwe.

Richard Donovan's World Marathon Challenge is a huge success

Richard Donovan, the Galway born ultra distance runner, completed seven marathons on seven continents in a staggering time of 5 days 10 hours and 8 minutes. In total he has ran a total of 295km (183 miles) and has flown 43,000km

Richard dedicated his challenge to drawing attention to GOAL’s work with the vulnerable population of Darfur, Western Sudan. Everyone in GOAL congratulates Richard on his phenomenal achievement and thank him for raising awareness of the tragedy of Darfur.

Further information: www.worldmarathonchallenge.com

Click here to read some of the press coverage of Richard's successful record attempt.

GOAL USA's Angela Dean meets Bill Clinton in New York

Angela Dean, photographed here meets William J. Clinton, the forty-second President of the United States (1993-2001), at a function held at a private residence in New York City.

Flogging Molly Support GOAL USA

Flogging Molly are proud to be associated with GOAL. They are currently on a world tour to promote their latest album "FLOAT". Every time Flogging Molly play a show, they encourage  their fans to support GOAL.

GOAL's Annual Report 2007

Click here to view GOAL's 2007 annual report

GOAL'S MISSION STATEMENT

To work towards ensuring that the poorest of the poor and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life, for example, food, water, shelter, medical attention and literacy.

The latest news from GOAL:

Saving lives with a bunch of shamrocks - Irish Times 11th March 2009

GOAL Street Children Project - Irish Examiner 9th March 2009

Firms asked to supply a volunteer to charity - Irish Examiner 26th February 2009

Dramatic soap exit for Keith - Irish Daily Star 20th February 2009

Give your bus receipts to charity - Letter to the editor of the Evening Herald 20th February 2009

For more GOAL News click here....