May 2010 posts from all blogs

Winner takes all

Posted by Níall Ó Murchú | in Get Active! | 12 May 2010 | 3 comments

So, the invites have been sent, the programme is at the printers and Michael Doorly (the visionary leader of Active Citizenship) is busy polishing the trophy…the excitement at debates HQ is mounting. The Concern Debates National Final is only one day away!

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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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As the dust settles

Posted by Grainne O Brien | in Get Active! | 17 May 2010 | 3 comments

Mark Roche Gavin Ward Michelle McHugh and Sorcha McManus Photo by Richie Stokes

Well done to all for a fantastic night last Thursday at the Concern Debates final.

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Niger: fighting hunger with phones

Posted by Níall Ó Murchú | in Concern Blog | 18 May 2010 | 2 comments

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

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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Hey TDs - stop climate chaos!

Posted by Níall Ó Murchú | in Get Active! | 28 May 2010 | 1 comment

On 2 June, you'll get the chance to tell your TD that you expect them to support a strong Irish climate law.

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Millions hungry in Niger

Posted by Tom Arnold | in Tom Arnold's Blog | 28 May 2010 | 0 comments

Mothers and children waiting at Concern health centre, Niger. 2005

I’ve just arrived in Niger. There is an emerging crisis here, with 7.8 million people facing food shortages. I’ve come to assess the situation firsthand.

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