Humanitarian News Archive

Last-mile Health Supply Chains in Sierra Leone

1st January 1970 In Sierra Leone, getting essential medicines and medical supplies to remote health facilities can be difficult. Poor roads, long distances, heavy rains and coordination gaps can all delay deliveries. Through the SLiSL-3 programme, partners worked with the Ministry of Health…

The Family MUAC Approach in Ethiopia

1st January 1970 Malnutrition is a major public health concern in Ethiopia. This learning paper presents Concern Worldwide’s experience piloting the Family MUAC approach in Somali Region, Ethiopia, through the Irish Aid-funded CHC programme in West Imey and Raso woredas.

Developing skills for building safer homes in Malawi

1st January 1970 As part of Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (ZCRA), Concern Worldwide worked with Malawi’s Department of Housing (DoH) to increase community awareness onflood-resilient infrastructure and trained local artisanal builders to improve and construct stronger houses using local materials and expertise.

Beehives for Resilience Building in Kenya

1st January 1970 In the harsh, dry landscapes of Tana River County, Kenya, women in Handaraku village are using beekeeping to build resilience against climate hazards, generate income, strengthen savings and solidarity, and help protect local ecosystems with support from Concern Worldwide.