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            What we do

            What we do

            Concern implements a huge diversity of programmes, designed to address specific causes of extreme poverty in communities across 24 countries. These programmes are guided by these six thematic focus areas. 

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            Hadija, from the Yalatiff women group showcases part of the honey harvested by her group in Handaraku

            Livelihoods

            Livelihoods

            We are enabling people living in extreme poverty to forge a way out through secure livelihoods. 

            Halima Bare measures her child Iqra Hassan's mid upper arm circumference (MUAC),

            Health and nutrition

            Health and nutrition

            We work towards the survival and wellbeing of the world's most vulnerable communities.

            Bashun Qatu and Talabo Gonjoba during a science class at Maikona primary school, Marsabit County, Kenya

            Education

            Education

            Education is key to breaking the poverty cycle, and improving health, nutrition, income and opportunities for all children.

            Concern staff unloading truck of supplies in Turkiye

            Emergencies

            Emergencies

            In emergencies, we act quickly to save lives. Once the crisis has passed, we remain to rebuild livelihoods.

            Students in Rajapur High School in Shoronkhola

            Gender equality

            Gender equality

            We tackle gender equality to empower people living in extreme poverty.

            Maula, a farmer in Sindh

            Climate and environment

            Climate and environment

            We support communities affected by climate change and work with them to build their resilience to its devastating effects. 

            Our impact in 2025

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            15.6 M

            people reached through our emergency response

            2.9 M icon
            2.9 M

            people reached through our health interventions

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            2.7 M

            people reached through our livelihoods programmes

            People gather with jerrycans and other containers to collect water from a tanker cistern in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip

            Gaza Crisis Appeal

            • 1.6 million people at crisis levels of hunger

            • 1 in 8 people are facing food shortages

            • 70,000 people have been killed

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