Republic of Ireland

Act Now on 2015

Posted by Olive Towey | in Get Active! | 28 July 2010 | 0 comments

Launching the campaign with Garret Fitzgerald

The Irish government made a promise to the poorest people in the world. We’re campaigning to make sure they keep that promise by protecting the overseas aid budget. Read more

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We still care: one year on

Posted by Olive Towey | in Get Active! | 28 July 2010 | 0 comments

Last year's campaigners outside the Department of Finance

The issue of Ireland’s aid cuts is on the agenda again. As we plan our campaign to ensure there are no more cuts to the aid budget, it’s useful to look back on last year’s campaign. Read more

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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. Read more

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Concern receives grant from Accenture

Posted by Niall O Murchu | 29 April 2010

Mr Banda harvests cowpeas from communal garden Mwaza village, Malawi

It was announced today that consultancy company Accenture will fund the development of Concern’s conversation farming programmes in Zambia and Malawi.

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Tomorrow’s children

Posted by Grainne O Brien | in Get Active! | 6 April 2010 | 1 comment

Student from St Brendan's Birr speaking at 2009 Quarter-Final

Will tomorrow’s children inherit a better world? This is the topic that the quarter finalists of the Concern Debates will be tackling in their next debate. Read more

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Concern wins innovation award

Posted by Alan O Reilly | 26 March 2010

Concern Worldwide, Valid Nutrition and Irish Aid were named winners of the “Organisational Systems and Processes” category at the Irish Times All Island Innovation Awards. Read more

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Success for Women of Concern

Posted by Niall O Murchu | in Concern Blog | 10 March 2010 | 0 comments

Our Women of Concern photography exhibition opened on 3 March 2010 to a packed house at the Gallery of Photography in Dublin’s Temple Bar. Read more

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Good man Harry!

Posted by Alan O Reilly | in Concern Blog | 11 February 2010 | 0 comments

Since the earthquake in Haiti, many amazing people have come forward to fundraise in aid of Concern’s Haiti appeal. Just one example is six-year old Harry from Bray, who has raised over €4,000! Read more

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