Monthly Archives: May 2012

Anita Reilly, Grants Officer

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Anita Reilly, originally from Co Mayo, currently works for Plan as Grants Officer in Guinea Bissau.  Her background is in education and she has worked as a teacher and teacher trainer. She has worked in Mexico, India and Ethiopia and is … Continue reading →

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Margaret Mansfield, teacher and mum to Mike, Plan’s Head of Sponsorship

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Margaret Mansfield, mother of Mike, our Head of Marketing and Sponsorship, describes herself as a feminist. Born in Portumna, Co. Galway, and married to Gerry with three children, Petra, Morgan, “baby” Mike, Margaret is acutely aware of the importance of … Continue reading →

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Hazel Larkin, writer & her daughters Ishthara and Kashmira

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Hazel Katherine Larkin started working for children when she was 18 and was a full-time volunteer with the CARI Foundation, which was in its infancy at the time. Since then, she has campaigned for children’s rights, mental health rights and women’s … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Murray, Plan Ireland volunteer & her daughter Laura James

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Having worked in event management for years Suzanne Murray bowed out of the working world to travel and have her kids – Daniel and Laura. She spent 7 years in Barcelona enjoying the sunshine, the cultural differences and struggling to learn … Continue reading →

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