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Hunger crisis in Niger

Posted by Alan O'Reilly | in Concern Blog | 13 May 2010 | 0 comments
Concern's manual cash transfers in Tahoua region, Niger 2010

7.8 million people are facing malnutrition due to a hunger crisis in Niger. Concern is there, providing emergency cash to thousands of the most vulnerable families.

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Mounting crisis in Niger

Posted by Níall Ó Murchú | in Concern Blog | 17 May 2010 | 1 comment
Garin Dagabi village, north of Tanout,Niger. Photo © Anne Isabelle Leclercq/IRIN

“Niger is on the brink of what will be a major catastrophe if the world does not act now,” according to Amanda McLelland of Concern’s emergency response team.

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Niger: fighting hunger with phones

Posted by Níall Ó Murchú | in Concern Blog | 18 May 2010 | 2 comments
Manual cash transfer, Tahoua, Niger

We’re using mobile phones to help the most vulnerable people in Niger. How does it work? Amanda McLelland of Concern’s emergency response team found out.

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Positive living in Zambia

Posted by Alan O'Reilly | in Concern Blog | 19 May 2010 | 0 comments
Charles Ngandu

In 2006, 49 year-old Charles Ngandu found out he was living with HIV. Thanks to training he received from one of Concern’s partners, he has been able to live positively and help his community.

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Empowerment and education in Kenya

Posted by Níall Ó Murchú | in Concern Blog | 19 May 2010 | 2 comments
Brenda Boke, Caroline Mueni & Frederick Mosembo in Laini Saba Primary School

All children have the right to an education. In Kenya, we’re working with partners to make sure this is a reality especially for the most vulnerable communities in the slums.

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Haiti: the rains have come

Posted by Alan O'Reilly | in Concern Blog | 21 May 2010 | 1 comment
Concern staff distributing tents on La Gonave, Haiti

Despite the onset of some heavy rains, Concern’s work continues in Haiti. Overall, our work in the country is currently reaching 110,000 people.

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