Western Africa

Hands up Errigal

Posted by Niall O Murchu in Concern Blog | 13 October 2008 | 0 comments
2,000 people joined hands from the base to the summit of Mount Errigal

History was made on Sunday 5 October, when more than 2,000 people joined hands from the base to the summit of Mount Errigal, Donegal's highest peak.

Concern Country Director dies in tragic accident

18 September 2008

Concern Worldwide Country Director Shahnewaz Alam Khan has died tragically in a car accident in Sierra Leone in West Africa.

Accra update: more action needed

05 September 2008

Alliance2015 calls on the EU to take leadership role on commitments from forum on aid effectiveness in Accra, Ghana.

Video blogging from Sierra Leone

Posted by Niall O Murchu in Concern Blog | 18 June 2008 | 1 comment

In May 2008, Tim Peek travelled to Sierra Leone to help Concern Worldwide with its media operation. Media is Tim’s specialty. He was also there to profile Concern’s work.

Re-building markets in Lofa County, Liberia

22 May 2008

A market reconstruction project recently finished by Concern Worldwide in northern Liberia was officially opened by President Madam Ellen Sirleaf Johnson.

Making an impact in Sierra Leone

24 April 2008

Roger Harris from Concern Worldwide UK recently visted projects in Sierra Leone. Here is his personal account.

A healthier future in Liberia

19 July 2007

Concern is working with children in camps and communities in Liberia to promote hygiene. This programme aims to prevent disease, improve general health and create an environment where children, with the support of adults, can encourage their communities to use good health practices.

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