Emergencies

The range of work was broad and reflected Concern’s other areas of expertise: the provision of maternal and child health; environmental health (water and sanitation); nutrition; access to food; shelter and rebuilding infrastructure.

Droughts, floods and conflict

We respond to emergencies either directly or through partners. Drought and floods were the most common emergencies. Conflict still plays a major role as a trigger for some emergency responses as well.

Preventing disasters

Concern aims not only to respond to emergencies as they arise, but also to work with vulnerable communities to reduce the frequency and impact of disasters. Our Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) approach helps the poorest and most vulnerable to plan for potential disasters and minimise their impact.

Simple interventions, such as supplying families with drought resistant seeds, or planting trees in areas prone to flooding or landslides can prove life-saving should disasters occur.