b'The secret of The Ireland Funds success since 1976 has been your capacity to change and adapt your approach as this Island moved from daysof conflict, through the Peace Process, and now again in response to the economic crisis. But one thing that hasnt changed is the commitmentof the people who make up The Ireland Funds. They have given so generously of their most valuable resources which is their own time.I cantell you as President, and indeed over the period of the Promising Ireland Campaign, that your work is making a difference to the lives of people across the island of Ireland. I am glad that you have an opportunity to visit projects that you have supported so you can see first-handthe impact you have made.President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins at the 2013 Worldwide Ireland Funds Conference I believe in the work of The Ireland Funds. I believe that the people who are here are a small and criticalcomponent of so many people around the world who want to work with this country and its people to bea better place. We will not let this country down and you are leading the way. An Taoiseach Enda KennyIn the US its common for people to give back and help their schools or charities. So many of us have roots here and want to helpor give back, its great that The Ireland Funds can facilitate that.Bill McKiernan, Board Director and DonorI think its really important to come and visit the projects and see whats going on.In New York and throughout the US theres a lot of great support and energy behindsupporting Ireland.Tara McCabe, Board Director and DonorIn the 1930s we used to send our used clothes back to Kerry. I used to think how bad o can they be backthere if they want our clothes and we have nothing. There are still a lot of people in need here in Ireland. Denis Healy, Board Director and Donorconnect2013 | 11'