June 2010 posts from all blogs

Insights into malnutrition in Niger

Posted by Tom Arnold | in Tom Arnold's Blog | 1 June 2010 | 2 comments

Niger, 2010, Samo, blanket and supplies distrubution

To help deal with the current problems, Concern is drawing on lessons learnt from the food crisis in Niger in 2005.

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Scottish politicians agree – “Women Can’t Wait”

Posted by Naoise Kavanagh | in Unheard Voices Blog | 1 June 2010 | 0 comments

Fiona Hyslop and Jack McConnell at launch

On 20 May, Members of Parliament and NGO workers attended the Scottish parliamentary launch of the “Women Can’t Wait” campaign. The launch was hosted by former First Minister, Jack McConnell MS.

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NGOs call on EU to agree MDG targets

Posted by Naoise Kavanagh | in Concern Blog | 1 June 2010 | 0 comments

Alliance2015 urged the European Commission (EC) to show bold and responsible leadership in preparation for the UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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Niger: a critical time

Posted by Tom Arnold | in Tom Arnold's Blog | 2 June 2010 | 2 comments

Tom Arnold and volunteer mixers at food distribution, Samo, Niger, 2010

I travelled to one of the highest risk communities in Niger. Our distribution there is working, but will the rains come?

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Niger: the boy in the GAA jersey

Posted by Tom Arnold | in Tom Arnold's Blog | 3 June 2010 | 2 comments

Hadi Chimo at cash distribution in Niger, 2010

I have just returned from a well-run distribution of supplies and cash in a remote part of Niger. The situation is tough, food is in short supply, but our project is working. I saw many things there, none more surprising than a little boy wearing a GAA Gaelic football top.

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Go extra mile with Concern Challenges

Posted by Naoise Kavanagh | in Concern Blog | 8 June 2010 | 0 comments

Building on our successful partnership with the Belfast City Marathon 2010, Concern is offering supporters a range of local and international challenge events. They are taking place this summer and throughout the next year.

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From threat to a reality

Posted by Naoise Kavanagh | in Concern Blog | 8 June 2010 | 0 comments

Amanda McClelland, Concern’s emergency nutrition and food security manager sent us this report about our intensifying work in Niger.

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Niger: a frightful message

Posted by Tom Arnold | in Tom Arnold's Blog | 11 June 2010 | 0 comments

Women using ID cards to collect cash for food and supplies. Niger, 2010.

I left Niger last week very worried. The food situation in the country could seriously deteriorate in the coming months, putting the lives of many people at risk.

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