爱尔兰的慈善机构Barnardos报告说,支助需求增加了25%,但资金缺口很大。
Irish charity Barnardos reports a 25% rise in support needs but faces a significant funding gap.
爱尔兰儿童慈善机构Barnardos去年得到支助的儿童人数增加了25%,为26 009名儿童和成人提供服务。
Barnardos, an Irish children's charity, saw a 25% increase in those supported last year, serving 26,009 children and adults.
慈善机构现在面临70万欧元的赤字,并打算筹集1 000万欧元以满足需求。
The charity now faces a €700,000 deficit and aims to raise €10 million to meet demand.
2 000多名儿童正在等待评估名单,其中许多儿童等待时间超过三个月。
Over 2,000 children are on waiting lists for assessments, with many waiting over three months.
Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly敦促各政党详细制定投资于家庭服务和支助残疾儿童的计划。
Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly urges political parties to detail plans for investing in family services and support for children with disabilities.