Mission

Those who founded, moulded and shaped the Social Action Group were strongly influenced by the Christian ethos of service to others by the Meitheal tradition, where neighbours gathered to help neighbours and by ideals of social justice and equality. Young people in the group are encouraged to make a genuine effort, as a group to brighten up the lives of other people and assist in the creation of a community of shared values, responsibilities, opportunities and benefits.

They are asked to look at people and in doing so see an image of themselves with the same needs, possibilities and rights. Members are given the opportunity to take part in grand ventures like the construction of sheltered houses for the elderly but are also asked never to underestimate the power and importance of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of kindness all of which will have the power to turn a life around.

Members are encouraged to live life to the full, discover a purpose in life, aim for the ideal, help to create a community and country of which we can all be proud.