November 2009 posts from Concern Blog
At the Coalface of Climate Change
Recently I was privileged to spend a few days in the company of a remarkable man. I first met Kenny Matampash in Kenya in May. A member of the pastoralist Maasai people, he runs a local NGO – Neighbours Initiative Alliance – that provides support to his fellow Maasai.
Climate change and Tanzania
Posted by Isla Gilmore in Concern Blog | 5 November 2009 |
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Unless you’re a devoted environmentalist it can be confusing keeping up with all the forums, summits and conferences dedicated to the reduction of climate change.
Settling into Cambodia
Posted by Stewart Gee in Concern Blog | 10 November 2009 |
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After a long break, and a brief sojourn into the world of greenhouse sales, I feel I am finally back where I belong, working for Concern.
Women, society and the summit
It has been an interesting two days at the Civil Society Organisations Forum. This is running parallel to the World Summit on Food Security 2009 in Rome.
Kenya on the brink: video
In the Kajiado district in southern Kenya, the rains have not come for the fourth year in a row. Drought, rising food prices and climate change are combining to threaten the lives of the Maasai herders who call Kajiado home. This video tells their story.
An empowering, emotional conclusion
Posted by Naoise Kavanagh in Concern Blog | 20 November 2009 |
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Three long, intensive days of discussion, debate, brainstorming and speeches came to a powerful conclusion on Tuesday.
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Delivering “no cuts” message
Posted by Niall O Murchu in Concern Blog | 30 November 2009 |
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6,500 postcards have been signed by members of the public calling on the Irish government not to cut the overseas aid budget.
