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An honour for Roberta

Posted by Alan O'Reilly | in Concern Blog | 14 April 2011 | 1 comment
Roberta receiving her award.

Roberta Cooney, long-time Concern Worldwide staff member, has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to international development. She was one of 10 people who received an award from the Northern Ireland Assembly at an event on 21 March.

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From Fast to Fastival

Posted by Bernadette Murphy | in Get Active! | 29 October 2010 | 0 comments
Mary Akogh, 9 months, in Baruka Health Centre. Photo: Sarah Elliott, Kenya.

This year, the Concern Fast has gone all hip. Basically, Concern Fastival 2010 ( is the same as the Concern Fast of previous years, but this time with a twist. While you’ll still be going hungry for a fantastic cause, this year you get to do so in festival-style. It’s the fast that thinks it’s a festival.

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Celebrating Concern’s work in Pakistan

Posted by Alan O'Reilly | in Concern Blog | 26 October 2010 | 0 comments
Tim McGarry, Karen Gallagher, Mayor Pat Convery and Banjo Bannon at Belfast City

Karen Gallagher, Head of Concern Worldwide in Northern Ireland, met with Lord Mayor of Belfast Pat Convery last week to talk about the impact of the recent floods in Pakistan.

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Outdoors in October

Posted by Bernadette Murphy | in Get Active! | 28 September 2010 | 0 comments
Aileen Morrison, Lord Mayor Pat Convery, Ella Davis. Image: Pioneer Promotions

Want to stay active this October and have some fun? Do both while raising money for Concern Worldwide. Concern has two exciting events coming up and we want you to get involved.

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Bracelets for charity

Posted by Alan O'Reilly | in Concern Blog | 17 September 2009 | 0 comments
Argento have raised a total of £2,160 for our work

Concern Worldwide has benefited from a fashionable fundraising initiative developed by Belfast-based jeweller Argento.

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Hospital art in Northern Ireland

Posted by Níall Ó Murchú | in Concern Blog | 7 August 2009 | 1 comment
Plaque in Craigavon Hospital

Concern has unveiled an exciting new public artwork in partnership with Craigavon Area Hospital, Portadown, Northern Ireland.

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On your bike

Posted by Alan O'Reilly | in Get Active! | 6 August 2009 | 1 comment
Gaelforce cycle west logo

Good news for all you cycling fanatics that long to raise money for charity: Concern is the official partner for the Gaelforce Cycle West event. 

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From Coleraine to Africa

Posted by Tom Arnold | in Tom Arnold's Blog | 29 April 2009 | 1 comment
From Coleraine to Africa

My last communication was nearly three weeks ago following the latest cuts in the Irish aid budget.

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