1st January 1970 — Concern’s Manje pi Byen (Eat Better) programme in Cité Soleil used e-vouchers as part of a wider approach that also included nutrition, protection, WASH, support to local markets, and a contribution to local economic recovery.
1st January 1970 — Somalia is facing a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian emergency. A devastating drought, conflict, displacement, and soaring food and fuel prices, are combining to drive alarming levels of food insecurity and malnutrition.
1st January 1970 — Concern Worldwide, with funding from the Irish public through Irish Aid, are providing emergency support to families impacted by severe flooding in north-east Afghanistan after heavy rainfall and flash floods.
1st January 1970 — Concern Worldwide reached 23 million people in 27 countries last year, against the challenging backdrop of global funding cuts and rising humanitarian need, according to the organisation’s annual report, published today.
1st January 1970 — Concern Worldwide is ramping up its essential nutrition and sanitation support in Busuma refugee camp in Burundi, which is currently hosting more than 60,000 people who have fled violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent months.
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…
1st January 1970 — Concern is ramping up its work to protect communities from the escalating Ebola crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo, as the number of confirmed deaths and cases continues to rise.
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.
1st January 1970 — Concern Worldwide has expanded its programming in Gaza to include cash transfers in addition to providing essential water and sanitation services.
1st January 1970 — Over the last six years, increasingly unpredictable rains have contributed to the region’s longest drought in more than 40 years, disrupting the lives and livelihoods of communities who depend on these seasonal patterns. Although conditions eased temporarily in 2023, the…
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.
1st January 1970 — Concern Worldwide is increasing its support for the Ebola response in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the number of confirmed deaths reaches over 3,000 people. Transmission rates are accelerating and spreading wider and faster than before, with an estimated…
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.
