deborah underdown

Peter de Clercq has warned that famine could soon become a reality in Somalia. In 2011 a famine resulted in the estimated loss of more than a quarter a million lives so why is the country once again on the brink of catastrophe? 

Every 10 seconds, somewhere in the world, a child dies from malnutrition. Concern Worldwide is working in countries like South Sudan to provide emergency food for children that’s saving lives.

Since the first protests erupted in the city of Deraa in March 2011, devastation has swept across Syria. More than 220,000 people have died. Over seven million have been displaced inside the country and almost four million people have fled to neighbouring countries, including Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon.  

Mother of four Alyne Mpunga joined one of Concern’s conservation agriculture projects in Malawi in 2012 and is now harvesting the rewards.

Massive flooding in Malawi has meant thousands are now homeless. We're supporting those affected with essential supplies.

Jeanfrenel Tham worked with Concern during the Haiti earthquake of 2010. Here, he recounts his memories of the disaster.

Find out how Concern is helping communities in Gelsha, Ethiopia cope with persistent flooding by training local people in new farming techniques.

Many farmers in rural Ethiopia are over-reliant on a single crop. To combat this problem, Concern Worldwide introduced Ibre Seid and his community to the potato crop. The results have been amazing!