SHEP is a Community Education & Development Project established in Ireland in 1974.
Welcome to SHEP – The Social and Health Education Project
Since 1974, SHEP has been dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through education, support, and advocacy. Our work spans Cork, Kerry, the Mid-West, and beyond, and includes:
- A unique experiential training programme
- Low-cost counselling services
- Advocacy and specialist support for community-based organisations
- International partnership with Sahakarmi Samaj in Nepal
We are a registered charity (No. 20025120) and a not-for-profit company (CRO No. 167824), based in Ballintemple, Cork City.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our services and how you can get involved. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Equality Matters
SHEP is proud to be a member of the CESCA alliance and is fully committed to equality, as outlined in our Equality Statement:
OR005 SHEP Equality Statement (2025)
Thank you to everyone who has helped SHEP grow into the vibrant community project it is today.
SHEP is a registered charity (CHY9974) and a not-for-profit company which is limited by guarantee (no. 167824).