Southeast Asia

It is over a month since the devastating Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar. Over 100,000 were killed and 2.4 million people were affected by the cyclone that swept across the country on 2 May. While the headlines might be disappearing the suffering of the people has not.

Gender-based violence is widespread in Timor Leste, yet perpetrators are rarely punished. Family disputes and domestic violence is often considered a "normal" yet very private occurrence within the family.

My last post was about Concern’s work with schools in Bangladesh. With the dust still settling on Global Education Week, it’s perhaps fitting that we take a closer look at this topic.

Concern Bangladesh welcomed the Irish Cricket Squad as guests of honour at its St Patrick's Day reception.