Concern Worldwide | International humanitarian & development organisation

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In Somalia, conflict and drought have brought parts of the country to the brink of famine.

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This is spent directly towards our goal of ending extreme poverty.

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2.3%
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0.5%
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Latest news from our world

Concern Regional Director Reka Sztopa visits refugees

Story

20 July 2023

The latest from Sudan: "This is the worst crisis I've ever come across"

As thousands of people continue to flee violence in Sudan, Concern’s Amina Abdulla has called the crisis the worst she has ever seen in 20 years as a humanitarian.

Chambers of United Nations Security Council during meeting

Press release

12 July 2023

Concern Worldwide statement on failure of United Nations Security Council to keep open vital supply route to earthquake stricken north-west Syria

Concern Worldwide is greatly concerned that the United Nations Security Council has failed to reauthorise a border crossing which allows life-saving humanitarian aid between Türkiye and north-west Syria; an area devastated by earthquakes in February this year.

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Story20 July 2023

The latest from Sudan: "This is the worst crisis I've ever come across"

As thousands of people continue to flee violence in Sudan, Concern’s Amina Abdulla has called the crisis the worst she has ever seen in 20 years as a humanitarian.

Hands writing details in a cash transfer notebook

Publication

19 July 2023

Evaluation of the Impact of Cash Transfers on Household Food and Nutrition Security

This paper explores the results of the cash transfers, including key conclusions on the use of Cash Plus approach for the anticipatory cash responses.

Story

19 July 2023

The Horn of Africa crisis, explained

The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years.

A woman and two boys huddle together with a warm blanket wrapped around themselves

Story

19 July 2023

'It is torture to see your child suffer' - surviving winter in freezing Syria

Distraught parents burn their shoes while their children cry for warmth amid freezing conditions. This unimaginable torture is the harsh reality for millions of Syrians every year when temperatures plummet below zero.

Press release

12 July 2023

Concern Worldwide statement on failure of United Nations Security Council to keep open vital supply route to earthquake stricken north-west Syria

Concern Worldwide is greatly concerned that the United Nations Security Council has failed to reauthorise a border crossing which allows life-saving humanitarian aid between Türkiye and north-west Syria; an area devastated by earthquakes in February this year.

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What we do

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

Emergencies

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.