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Children in Malawi gather and smile for the camera. Photo: Jennifer Nolan / Concern Worldwide.Children in Malawi gather and smile for the camera. Photo: Jennifer Nolan / Concern Worldwide.Children in Malawi gather and smile for the camera. Photo: Jennifer Nolan / Concern Worldwide.

Making a major gift

Making a major gift

Individual philanthropists, trusts and foundations are so important to us. They help us to achieve sustainable and effective change and have a huge impact on the lives of the world's poorest people.

By contributing a major gift of €5,000 or more each year, you are investing in a future without hunger or poverty. Our experienced team will work with you to meet your individual needs and acknowledge your support in the most meaningful way to you, your family and your friends.

One of our dedicated major gift team members will guide you through the process and keep you updated on the impact of your support. You will have access to our work through exclusive updates from the field, opportunities to meet with Concern staff and priority invites to donor events, such as Women of Concern. Some of our major givers may also have the opportunity to visit the projects and programmes they are supporting overseas.

Concern-supported community health workers from the village of Kossoma who have given help and advice to mum Hassana Salouhou. Photo: Darren Vaughan / Concern Worldwide.
Concern-supported community health workers from the village of Kossoma, Niger. Photo: Darren Vaughan / Concern Worldwide.
Ishmael Ali outside the tukal he shares with his wife Khayro and their four children. Photo: Jennifer Nolan / Concern Worldwide.
Ishmael Ali outside the tukal he shares with his wife Khayro and their four children. Photo: Jennifer Nolan /Concern Worldwide.
Two year old Adamou and his mum Hassana Salouhou from Niger who received assistance from Concern-supported community health workers. Photo: Darren Vaughan / Concern Worldwide.
Two year old Adamou and his mum Hassana Salouhou from Niger who received assistance from Concern-supported community health workers. Photo: Darren Vaughan / Concern Worldwide.
Esime Jenaia, a Lead Farmer for conservation Agriculture, at her plot in Chituke village, Mangochi, Malawi, with neighbour Esnart Kasimu. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide.
Esime Jenaia, a Lead Farmer for conservation Agriculture, at her plot in Chituke village, Mangochi, Malawi, with neighbor Esnart Kasimu. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide.

Funding options

You can choose to make a one-off donation of €5,000 or provide funding over a number of years. You can choose for your money to be spent where the need is greatest or you can fund a specific project.

Project sponsorship

You can fund projects on your own or in a group with family, friends or colleagues. We will work with you to find a project that you feel passionate about and, with your help, we can make sure it is reaching the people who need it most.

What we do

Concern works in four key areas: livelihoods, education, health and nutrition and emergencies with a focus throughout each on gender equality and innovations .Our programmes range from micro-finance in Kenya to sexual health training in Sierra Leone, to agricultural support in Niger. If there is a specific programme or place you’re interested in, we would be delighted to speak with you.

We need you

We take great pride in our innovative work. Without ongoing philanthropic support, we wouldn’t be able to provide the resources and solutions to reach so many people. If you are interested in talking to us about our major gift programme, or if there is a specific project that you are interested in, contact our Donor Relations Manager Ciara Hennebry on ciara.hennebry@concern.net.

Find a major gift project that suits your needs

Our impact in 2022

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16.4 M

people reached through our emergency response

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8.3 M

people reached through our health interventions

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5.4 M

people reached through our livelihoods programmes

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