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Hungry for leadership
Posted by Tom Arnold in Tom Arnold’s Blog | 20 November 2009 |
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This week, the third World Summit on Food Security was held in Rome with heads of states and governments in attendance.
One of the main aims of the summit was to strengthen
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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Need for real leadership over hunger
17 November 2009Heads of states and governments gathered in Rome on Monday, for the third World Food Summit. They unanimously adopted a declaration pledging a renewed commitment to eradicate hunger.
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.
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.
Calling on MPs to take action against poverty
20 October 2009People throughout the UK joined millions across the globe over the weekend to call for an end to poverty and injustice.
Concern celebrates 10 years in India
08 October 2009Concern Worldwide celebrated its 10th year of operation in India on 17 September 2009. An event was held that evening where guests celebrated the impact Concern’s work is having.
Why do we care?
Posted by Tom Arnold in Tom Arnold’s Blog | 1 October 2009 |
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The Irish Government made a commitment to spend 0.7% of its national income on overseas aid by 2012. That amounts to just 70 cent in every €100 by 2012.
Working safely in Democratic Republic of Congo
World Humanitarian Day recognises aid workers themselves, not just humanitarian agencies, donor governments and foundations.
Hospital art in Northern Ireland
Posted by Niall O Murchu in Concern Blog | 7 August 2009 |
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Concern has unveiled an exciting new public artwork in partnership with Craigavon Area Hospital, Portadown, Northern Ireland.
