In 1997, during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Irish famine, health service staff in Cork and Kerry established SHARP to help relieve poverty both abroad and at home.
Currently over 500 staff are members. Their contributions have saved and changed the lives of thousands of people who have suffered extreme poverty and deprivation. The majority of the beneficiaries are children.
It is worth noting that every euro can achieve approximately ten times more in a developing country.
It is a record of real achievement that our members are proud of.
Find out more about the work of SHARP and how you can help here
