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        Who we are

        Who we are

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

        We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.

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        A distribution of emergency items in Masisi, DRC. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide

        Our values

        Our values

        Our mission is to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes. 

        The Columcille which departed Dublin to deliver aid to Biafra in September 1968. Photo: Concern Worldwide.

        Our history

        Our history

        We've been working with the world's most vulnerable people for over 50 years.

        Bono addressing the Chicago Council on Global Affairs at the 2012 G8 Summit. Photo: Concern Worldwide.

        Testimonials

        Testimonials

        See what our friends and supporters across the globe have said about us.

        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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        Syria Education Appeal

        • Millions of children being denied a proper education

        • Roughly double the number of Irish children can't go to school

        • 40% of Syria's school infrastructure destroyed due to conflict

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