February 2010 posts from all blogs
Haiti: returning to La Gonave
Posted by Ed Kenney in Haiti earthquake coverage | 1 February 2010 |
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The ferryboats departing from mainland Haiti for the island of La Gonave seem to offer a temporary escape to a different reality; one where the earthquake never happened.
After the quake: finding a new home
Posted by Ed Kenney in Haiti earthquake coverage | 3 February 2010 |
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Visiting La Gonave’s largest hospital, I met a family whose story brought home the dilemma facing the island since the earthquake.
Haiti: “the job is huge”
Posted by Ed Kenney in Haiti earthquake coverage | 4 February 2010 |
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This is my final blog post from the Haitian island of La Gonave. We have a massive task ahead of us.
28 days later
Posted by Susan Finucane in Haiti earthquake coverage | 8 February 2010 |
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I had to return to New York last week to ensure that our programmes in other countries were being looked after. It was a difficult decision to make nearly a month after the earthquake.
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What your support is achieving
Posted by Alan O Reilly in Haiti earthquake coverage | 11 February 2010 |
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Your donation is working in Haiti – this is how.
An honour for Concern
I have been elected to an international board aimed at increasing the impact of agricultural research in developing countries. This is an honour for Concern and a reflection of the international recognition of the part played by Ireland in fighting world poverty.
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Good man Harry!
Posted by Alan O Reilly in Concern Blog | 11 February 2010 |
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Since the earthquake in Haiti, many amazing people have come forward to fundraise in aid of Concern’s Haiti appeal. Just one example is six-year old Harry from Bray, who has raised over €4,000!
One month on
Posted by Niall O Murchu in Haiti earthquake coverage | 12 February 2010 |
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It is now one month since a massive earthquake struck Haiti. Concern’s team has been working with long-established local organisations to get aid to those that need it most.
Bringing clean water to rural Tanzania
Posted by Isla Gilmore in Concern Blog | 15 February 2010 |
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As a city girl, it’s hard for me to imagine life without water coming from the tap. Many people, however, do not have this luxury. Earlier this month, I met a woman whose life has been changed thanks to Concern’s water programme in rural Tanzania.
London Triathlon
Posted by Naoise Kavanagh in Get Active! | 17 February 2010 |
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Will Byrne took part in the London Triathlon last year, as part of a team raising money for Concern.
Here is his encouraging account.
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Training for the triathlon
Posted by Tony Foster in Get Active! | 18 February 2010 |
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Well, another year older, deeper in debt, and another triathlon season ahead! This year’s London Triathlon takes place on 7 and 8 August; I’ll be taking part in order to raise funds for Concern’s work in Liberia.
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London Triathlon - photo gallery
Over the last two years, Concern’s teams in the London Triathlon raised over £135,000. This has helped to build a health centre and schools in Sierra Leone. Here's some photos from these two events.
“This is the spirit that will rebuild Haiti"
Posted by Dominic MacSorley in Haiti earthquake coverage | 24 February 2010 |
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In Haiti, we know that distributions are only part of the answer. In our focus group discussions, women made it clear: jobs are a priority and work is seen as freedom.
Introducing some of our team in Haiti
Posted by Dominic MacSorley in Haiti earthquake coverage | 24 February 2010 |
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I have just spent the day visiting Concern’s emergency team in the poorest areas of Port-au-Prince. It was a long, hot day – but it was a great day.
A song for Haiti
What do you get when you put Johnny Depp, Shane MacGowan, Nick Cave, Paloma Faith and other musicians together? You get a song for Haiti, of course.
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