On March 21, 2013, An Post issued a stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the Irish Cancer Society.

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published April 16th, 2013

An Post issued a stamp in recognition of the children’s charity, Barnardos Ireland.

Barnardos was founded by Thomas Barnardo, who was born in Dame Street, Dublin. At the age of 16, he decided to become a medical missionary in China, and went to London to train as a doctor.

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published October 17th, 2012

In many parts of the world, October is pink. This is the month when various organisations arrange fundraising activities to benefit breast cancer research and to promote awareness about the disease. 2012 sees the first Åland charity stamp.

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published October 7th, 2012