Ireland's aid cuts

Over the last three months, thousands of Irish people have made their voices heard on the issue of Ireland’s aid budget. As part of this, we have made this video (above), which brings together just some of those voices.

The cuts have been announced. Read our response: "the only numbers that count are lives."

Concern works Overseas aid works. In 2008 alone, Concern’s work helped improve the lives of over 32 million people.	Video: charity begins at home? Watch this video in which Tom Arnold, Concern's CEO, speaks out against the cuts.
Projects forced to close The impact of the aid cuts is already being felt. We’ve had to cut programmes in almost 20 countries.	Take action Make your voice heard. Ensure the Irish government keeps its promises to the world’s poorest people.
"Appalling suffering" We're not the only ones writing about this issue.	Forgetting poorest of poor A recent Irish Times editorial discusses the government's aid cuts.