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    Read our 2022 annual report

    Concern's objectives, activities and achievements in 2022 can be found in our new annual report.
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    With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.

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    Foday Kamara (27) lives in Mathonko. 'Before I didn't have food. but now I eat well , food I never tried before' he says of the impact of Farmer Field School on the local community. Photo: Conor O'Donovan/Concern Worldwide

    Who we are

    Who we are

    We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.

    Ngoy Francine serves on her local water committee in DRC

    How we raise money

    How we raise money

    Our work is funded by a mix of institutional and partner funding, and public donations. 

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    Transparency and accountability

    Transparency and accountability

    We are committed to being transparent and accountable to our supporters as possible.

    Our impact in 2022

    16.4 M icon
    16.4 M

    people reached through our emergency response

    8.3 M icon
    8.3 M

    people reached through our health interventions

    5.4 M icon
    5.4 M

    people reached through our livelihoods programmes

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    • In 2022, Concern helped 36 million of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people

    • Our accounts are prepared in accordance with the charity SORP standard of accountability and transparency.

    • We have been awarded 'Triple Lock' membership from the Charities Institute Ireland, demonstrating our commitment to best practice in all aspects of good governance, transparency and fundraising.

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