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News24 February 2021

'Vaccine distribution must prioritise the most vulnerable, not the most wealthy'

The truism that ‘no one is safe until everyone is safe’ rings hollow unless the world commits to a vaccine distribution system that prioritises people based on their need rather than nationality, says Concern's Chief Executive Dominic MacSorley.

Aminata Abdoulaye (20) and her son Hassane (9 months). Photo: Ollivier Girard / Concern Worldwide

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8 March 2021

Nutrition in Niger: 'It’s a joy to help sick children'

In Niger, an innovative health and nutrition programme is aiming to change the lives of struggling young and soon-to-be mother and their children.

Concern staff work tirelessly at a nutrition clinic in South Sudan

Story

23 February 2021

What is the best way to solve world hunger?

Here are some of our ideas for solving world hunger, shaped by our decades of experience in tackling its root causes.

Field Assistant Social Cohesion Madeleine Nzabba during a session with a local women association. Photo: Emma Howie

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23 February 2021

Promoting Recovery in Conflict – connection and cohesion in South Eastern Central African Republic

Concern and partners are working to support the socio-economic recovery of towns in South East of Central African Republic (CAR).

Concern Malawi's team of 120 staff are responding to a worrying rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths. Here Concern is delivering soap to communities.

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22 February 2021

Concern responds to new devastating COVID-19 wave in Malawi

Ireland’s largest aid organisation is responding to a devastating new rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Malawi where there is a critical shortage of medical oxygen.

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Logistics advisor Graham Woodcock in front of a loaded Concern truck with supplies for distribution in La Gonave, Haiti. Photo: Kristin Myers / Concern Worldwide.

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Our goal is to respond rapidly to save lives and reduce suffering and this is exactly what we do. In an emergency situation, we act quickly to save lives.

Livelihoods

Secure livelihoods offer the extreme poor a pathway to forge their way out of poverty. We implement our livelihood programmes in some of the most vulnerable places in the world.

Health and nutrition

We work towards the survival and wellbeing of the world's most vulnerable communities, while ensuring they obtain the knowledge and resources to keep themselves and their families healthy and nourished.

Education

Education is key to breaking the poverty cycle. We seek to increase access to education, improve the quality of teachers and improve child well-being by providing safe learning environments.

Gender equality

Gender inequality remains a major obstacle to the eradication of poverty. Gender equality is therefore a key area of focus for all programmes in livelihoods, health and education.

Climate and environment

Climate change is a driver of humanitarian crises. We work to meet the immediate needs of those affected, as well as helping communities to build resilience for the future.