Making a major donation

Preparing for a distribution of aid to Niger 18/7/05 Becoming a major donor is an opportunity to fund a specific project in one of the countries where Concern works.

You can choose to make a one-off donation or provide funding over a number of years.

Picking a project

You can fund projects on your own or in a group with family, friends or colleagues. Pick a project that you feel passionate about and make a real difference to the lives of people living in poverty.

Here at Concern, we know that extreme poverty takes away people’s choices, but that it can’t take away their ability or potential. With your help, we can support that potential. Even in the worst of circumstances, the people we work with can use the skills and knowledge they already have to improve their lives and those of their communities.

What can you achieve?

To find out, read about how one major donor helped Concern reconstruct a school in Kenya here. To find out how a major donor syndicate improved the lives of those living on the flood plains of Zambia, click here.

You can fund a project with a one-off donation or multi-annual funding in excess of £10,000. Here are a number of projects that currently need your support:

Membership of Harambee

Harambee is a Swahili word that means “working together for progress”, and is now the name given to a collaborative project between Concern and a group of committed supporters, working with the poorest communities to help change their lives for the better. Find out more about Harambee and how you can join the initiative here.

Your own proposal

Concern works in five key areas: livelihoods, education, health, HIV and AIDS and emergencies. If there is a specific programme or place you’re interested in, we would be delighted to speak with you. What proposals or ideas do you have?