food and markets
Three year grant for agriculture programme
18 February 2010On the 10 February the EU Delegation in Tanzania signed a multi-country grant contract with Concern Worldwide. The contract is designed to increase the options for rural communities for making a living with the engagement of government and the private sector.
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.
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.
Ideas for recovery
I recently attended the Global Irish Economic Forum.
Award for nutiriton in Bangladesh
20 August 2009Concern Bangladesh is one of several organisations from across South Asia that have won a grant from the World Bank’s Development Marketplace. This is a highly competitive grant programme that identifies and funds innovative, early-stage projects with potential for impact in development.
Hunger and food back on agenda
Posted by Tom Arnold in Tom Arnold’s Blog | 8 July 2009 |
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One billion people are now hungry in the world.
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Concern wins water trophy
02 April 2009Concern came second and was awarded a trophy for its work in water and sanitation in Tanzania during World Water Week.
A trip to the local market
Posted by Louise Finan in Concern Blog | 19 March 2009 |
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A trip to the local market in Kajiado town shows just how serious the situation is.
Visiting Kajiado
Posted by Niall O Murchu in Concern Blog | 11 March 2009 |
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In January, the Kenyan government declared a national food emergency. 10 million people in the country are at risk of starvation this year.
