Comlámh monitors the governance of Irish charities and has established an internationally recognized code for best practice.

Comhlámh was set up in 1975 by Irish returned development workers, who defined the organization’s principal objective as, “to enable persons who have rendered services overseas in developing countries upon their return to Ireland to bring to bear their own particular experience in order to further international development co-operation.”

Membership was subsequently extended to all those who see their work in a global perspective and support the aims of Comhlamh. In recent years, has been particularly happy to welcome new members from Southern countries living in Ireland, whether as students, refugees or immigrants. Comhlámh members have always seen overseas development work as part of a broader commitment to
Global-development and solidarity. Many of the causes of global inequality, poverty and oppression have their origin in the industrialized countries and can be addressed by education and campaigning.

Global Schoolroom is a signatory of Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice and has been awarded development and capacity building grants from Comhlamh