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    North eastern Kenya in the ferociously hot Chalbi desert. The drought crisis here has grimly transformed the desert into a goat graveyard as scores die of thirst and starvation. Photo: Jennifer Nolan / Concern Worldwide.
    News
    4 July 2017

    Praying for rain in Kenya

    Catriona Loughran visited drought-afflicted northern Kenya in February of this year. Now she reflects on her trip as the communities she visited continue to suffer the devestating consequences of the arid climate. 
    Concern’s Catriona Laughran was in Malawi and witnessed first-hand the transformative power of Concern Christmas Gifts. Photo: Concern Worldwide.
    News
    18 December 2015

    #Concerngifts: Changing lives in Malawi

    Concern gifts are a great idea for the holiday season. It’s a win-win, allowing you to avoid the shopping frenzy — while making a real difference in someone’s life. Concern’s Catriona Laughran was in Malawi and witnessed first-hand the transformative power of Concern Christmas Gifts.

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    North eastern Kenya in the ferociously hot Chalbi desert. The drought crisis here has grimly transformed the desert into a goat graveyard as scores die of thirst and starvation. Photo: Jennifer Nolan / Concern Worldwide.
    News
    4 July 2017

    Praying for rain in Kenya

    Catriona Loughran visited drought-afflicted northern Kenya in February of this year. Now she reflects on her trip as the communities she visited continue to suffer the devestating consequences of the arid climate. 
    Concern’s Catriona Laughran was in Malawi and witnessed first-hand the transformative power of Concern Christmas Gifts. Photo: Concern Worldwide.
    News
    18 December 2015

    #Concerngifts: Changing lives in Malawi

    Concern gifts are a great idea for the holiday season. It’s a win-win, allowing you to avoid the shopping frenzy — while making a real difference in someone’s life. Concern’s Catriona Laughran was in Malawi and witnessed first-hand the transformative power of Concern Christmas Gifts.
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