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According to the UN, two-thirds of the world’s 1.3 billion people suffering from extreme poverty and hunger are women and girls. 

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Catherine Msigwa, 20, carries her 6 month old son Pendo

Emergencies: prevention versus crisis

Posted by Paul O Brien | in Concern Blog | 2 February 2012 | 0 comments
Charity work in Niger: Concern distributes food and cash to those in need.

We’ve learned that responding to emergencies costs at least seven times more than preventing them. This is hugely important – particularly as there are food crises looming in the Sahel region of Africa.

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What will 2012 bring for Kenya’s slums?

Posted by Anne Mwangi | in Concern Blog | 27 January 2012 | 0 comments
Our charity work in Kenya: children of families benefitting from Concern’s work

2011 was a very tough year for Kenyans. Drought racked the land and food prices rocketed, leaving most people struggling to eat three decent meals a day. Concern Worldwide is there, providing support to those who need it most. 

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>> School supplies in Burundi

25 January 2012
School supplies in Burundi

Below is a case study about Concern's distribution of essential school equipment at Rugendo primary school in Cibitoke Province, Burundi. The case study focuses on how these school supplies have had a positive impact on student Jean Kwizerimana.

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New ways to solve old problems

Posted by Oliver Wakelin | in Concern Blog | 9 January 2012 | 0 comments
Mikina, a farmer from Senaga dictrict in Zambia

Concern Worldwide is training farmers in Zambia to use conservation agriculture. To do this, we faced a familiar problem: how to deliver supplies to difficult-to-reach areas? Answer: by using mobile phones. 

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Photos: farmers’ voices from Rwanda

Posted by Bernadette Murphy | in Unheard Voices Blog | 4 January 2012 | 0 comments
Photos: farmers’ voices from Rwanda

Concern Worldwide works in Rwanda with many poor farmers. We know that with the right support the poorest farmers can grow more and eat more and better food.

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Land rights in Tanzania

Posted by Isla Gilmore | in Concern Blog | 23 December 2011 | 0 comments
Joanisia Mikogoni (left) and Lalisia Kiwike (around 65 years)

Everyone in Tanzania has the right to own land. But, without help, many of the country’s poorest farmers are unable to claim this right. With help from our supporters, Concern Worldwide is changing this. 

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Changing a life: Christopher’s story

Posted by Isla Gilmore | in Concern Blog | 23 December 2011 | 0 comments
Christopher Mademla. Photo: Isla Gilmore

Recently, I received a great story from my colleagues Hovokela and Edna. It is about a Tanzanian farmer named Christopher whose life has been transformed by Concern Worldwide.

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New report: “Farming for Impact”

Posted by Natasha Adams | in Unheard Voices Blog | 16 December 2011 | 0 comments
Speakers at the launch of ‘Farming for Impact’

Earlier this week, Concern Worldwide launched new research was in the to a packed audience UK parliament. The report is called “Farming for Impact: A Case Study of Smallholder Agriculture in Rwanda.” It shows how Concern and the Rwandan government have helped to reduce hunger in the country.

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Life in Nairobi’s slums

Posted by Alan O'Reilly | in Concern Blog | 9 December 2011 | 0 comments
Colin Templeton/ The Sunday Herald.

The east Africa food crisis is leaving millions of people in Nairobi’s slums in urgent need of help. Concern Worldwide is there, but your support is urgently needed. 

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