Concern Worldwide | International humanitarian & development organisation

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This Christmas, children in Lebanon are fighting to survive freezing winter temperatures.

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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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We invest money in influencing policies and deepening awareness on issues around global poverty with the public.
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Latest news from our world

Story

10 October 2023

Concern’s position on female bodily autonomy

We speak to Concern’s Equality Adviser Adèle Fox about, among other things, the use and availability of contraception in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

An aerial view of extensive flooding in Baidoa, Somalia

Press release

29 November 2023

COP28 must provide increased support for low income countries impacted by climate change

Global leaders must make progress on increasing levels of climate financing at COP28, as well as delivering on existing funding commitments, and ensuring funds reach the world’s poorest countries which are severely impacted by climate change, Concern Worldwide warned today.

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Story10 October 2023

Concern’s position on female bodily autonomy

We speak to Concern’s Equality Adviser Adèle Fox about, among other things, the use and availability of contraception in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Abuk Wieu in front of her tukul house constructed using savings from the Village Savings and Loans Association.

Publication

29 November 2023

Village Saving and Loans Associations increasing flood resilience in South Sudan

Abuk Wieu in front of her tukul house constructed using savings from the Village Savings and Loans Association.

Press release

29 November 2023

COP28 must provide increased support for low income countries impacted by climate change

Global leaders must make progress on increasing levels of climate financing at COP28, as well as delivering on existing funding commitments, and ensuring funds reach the world’s poorest countries which are severely impacted by climate change, Concern Worldwide warned today.

Adamou Oumarou said he was happy with the distribution process

Story

29 November 2023

‘He now smiles’ - how cash and flour are supporting a community on the brink in Niger

Irregular and insufficient rainfall, land degradation and population displacement are just some of the reasons residents of a region in Niger have been left struggling to survive.

Arri Kote Kumbi walks with cattle down a dusty path in Matanya village, Tana River County in Eastern Kenya. Photo: Lisa Murray/Concern Worldwide

Story

28 November 2023

COP28 explained

For nearly three decades the United Nations has been bringing together almost every country on earth for global climate summits. This year's, COP28, is especially crucial.

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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.