Secondary Schools
Programme information for secondary school teachers.
Read our 2023 annual report
Concern's objectives, activities and achievements in 2023 can be found in our new annual report.
Read the report
Knowledge Hub
Evidence-based learning, evaluations, research, guidance, manuals, tools and programme updates.
Youth Hub
Resources and information for young people under the age of 18 to get involved with the work of Concern, develop skills to be active global citizens or to find out more about the world we live in.
Youth Newsletter
Sign up to our Student Newsletter to keep up to date with the work of Concen, the Concern Debates and other ways to get involved and become an active global citizen! Please note that an online signature from a parent/guardian is required. Please note, this is for young people between the ages of 13-18.
Taking Action
Top tips for taking action
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Debating
The Concern Debates programme runs in over 150 schools across the island of Ireland. Debating is a great way to develop important skills such as researching, public speaking, communication, active listening and team work - all vital skills needed for global citizens!
Ask your teacher if your school is involved. Check out our student section here, which has details on how to structure your speech, tips on all the motions and podcasts from Concern staff!
Students at TY Academy 2022. Photo Active Citizenship
Contact us
If yu have a question for us in Concern or are you doing reseach for a school project email schools@concern.net. Please cc in a parent/guardian or teacher in your email – we can only respond to under 18’s with an adult cc’d in!
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Other ways to help
Corporate support
Is your company interested in working together for a common cause?
Fundraise for Concern
From mountain trekking to marathon running, cake sales to table quizzes, there are lots of ways you can support our work.
Buy a gift
With an extensive range of alternative gifts, we have something to suit everybody.
Leave a gift in your will
Leave the world a better place with a life-changing legacy.
Volunteer with Concern
The lots of ways to get involved with our work as a volunteer
School fundraising
Without the generous support from schools, we wouldn't be able to do the work that we do.