aid cuts
Cross-party call to halt aid cuts
17 November 2009A group of 30 TDs and senators have called on the government not to cut the overseas aid budget any further.
Videos: I care because
Posted by Alan O Reilly in Concern Blog | 17 September 2009 |
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In this video, representatives from Ireland’s aid organisations talk about why they care about the cuts in the aid budget.
Charity begins at home?
Posted by Tom Arnold in Tom Arnold’s Blog | 14 September 2009 |
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In this video, I give my views about the recent cuts in Ireland’s aid budget.
We still care
Posted by Alan O Reilly in Concern Blog | 9 September 2009 |
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It’s true, times are tough here in Ireland. But does that mean we care any less about people living in severe poverty?
“Not forgetting poorest of poor”
Posted by Niall O Murchu in Concern Blog | 8 September 2009 |
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A recent Irish Times editorial wrote: “It is a regrettable reality that, as the economy shrinks, overseas aid, set as a proportion of GNP, automatically shrinks.
Aid cuts in Haiti
Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere, and one of the most disadvantaged countries in the world.
Impact of aid cuts in Bangladesh
Concern has been working in Bangladesh for over 35 years, and has had a significant impact on reducing poverty and improving people’s lives.
Impact of aid cuts
Since July 2008, Ireland’s overseas aid budget has been slashed four times, resulting in a drop of €222 million.
Concern works
We value every cent and penny we receive, and work very hard to use it effectively.
2015 recommendation unacceptable
16 July 2009The McCarthy Report (also known as “An Bord Snip Nua” report) today recommended that the Irish government push to 2015 its commitment to give 0.7% of its GNP to overseas aid. The original commitment was 2012.
