Dublin Women’s Aid is a leading national organisation that has been working in Ireland to stop domestic violence against women and children since 1974. They work to make women and children safe from domestic violence, offer support, provide hope to women affected by abuse and work for justice and social change. Their ultimate aim is to stop domestic violence and make women and children safe.

“December and Christmas are a very tough time for women and often the abuse they are suffering is more frequent and more severe. Women disclose to us that they have been assaulted, hospitalised and degraded.

“Just because it is the festive season, it doesn’t mean that physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse goes away. There is also additional hardship for families experiencing domestic abuse because of economic abuse. As a result, women are under severe financial pressure.

“Last Christmas, thanks to the amazing generosity of the supporters of Celtic FC Foundation, we were able to give women vouchers to be able to buy food, clothes, footwear and toys for their children.

“We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who helps us support families in Dublin, it makes such a difference.”

Eavan Ward, Women’s Aid Dublin