Concern Worldwide News - UK
Calling on MPs to take action against poverty
20 October 2009People throughout the UK joined millions across the globe over the weekend to call for an end to poverty and injustice.
UK budget: aid untouched
24 April 2009The UK government’s commitment to maintain levels of international aid in the recent budget has been welcomed by Concern Worldwide.
G8 commits to nutrition
24 April 2009The G8 agriculture ministers have recognised the importance of nutrition and the crucial link between agriculture and access to food. Concern welcomes these commitments.
Encouraging response for smallholder farmers
12 January 2009Concern Worldwide welcomes the response from Department for International Development (DFID) to its letter and submission to the internal review of their agriculture policy.
A critical look at DFID's agriculture policy
10 December 2008Concern Worldwide has today released a short report critiquing the Department for International Development's (DFID) current policy for prioritising economic growth over tackling hunger. This report coincides with DFID's internal review of its 2005 agriculture policy.
Investment in marginal farmers needed
16 September 2008A report published by Concern Worldwide demands that small-scale farmers in developing countries must be at the centre of efforts to defeat poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals. However, marginal farmers are currently given low priority by governments.
Thousands raised at London Triathlon
12 August 2008Company teams raise £60,000 for Concern at London Triathlon.
Concern sponsors International Campaigner Award
01 February 2008Concern Worldwide UK is sponsoring an award for campaigners from developing countries who are fighting for social and environmental justice.
