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.

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Story26 February 2021

Vaccine equity: What does it mean and how can it be achieved?

Right now, not enough is being done to make sure that vaccines reach the most vulnerable people in the world’s poorest countries. Here’s a deep dive into what’s going wrong, and what can be done.

Agness, a Community Health Volunteer demonstrating how she will teach people handwashing. Photo: Henry Mhango

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24 February 2021

Concern's response to coronavirus: Our teams are on the ground helping the world's most vulnerable communities

The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic presents an exceptional challenge for countries all over the world – but here at Concern we remain committed to our humanitarian mission.

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22 February 2021

Which countries are at risk of famine, and why?

With the World Food Programme warning that famine is “literally on the horizon”, we explore the circumstances that can lead to famine, which countries are at risk and what we can do to prevent it.

Concern employee Judith Cent distributing soap in Malawi.

Press release

22 February 2021

Concern Worldwide responds to new devastating Covid-19 wave in Malawi where oxygen supplies are running out

We're responding to a devastating new rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths in Malawi, where there is a critical shortage of medical oxygen.

Two Ethiopian apprentices in a workshop, measuring a frame

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4 February 2021

“Migrants are humans too”: protecting migrant workers in Beirut

When a devastating explosion rocked Beirut last August, it killed more than 200 people and left 300,000 homeless. Seven months later, many people in Lebanon continue to grapple with the impacts of the blast - especially migrant workers.

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Our impact last year

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extremely vulnerable people supported in 82 emergencies

10.1 M

people reached through our health interventions

28.6 M

people reached, in 24 of the world's poorest countries

Our worldwide focus in six areas

Joyce Positani, age 42, received training from Concern Worldwide to become a Community Animal Health Worker. She is known in the community and vaccinates up to 300 chickens a month. Thanks to the income she receives from this, her life has been greatly improved. She says “I am very happy and thank Concern for choosing me and training me”. Location: Nakumba District, Lilongwe, Malawi. Photo: Donal Skehan.

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We are enabling those in extreme poverty to forge a way out through secure livelihoods.

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We work towards the survival and wellbeing of the world's most vulnerable communities.

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Education is at the heart of development and is key to breaking the poverty cycle for all children.

Emergencies

In an emergency situation, we act quickly to save lives. We then remain on the ground helping to rebuild livelihoods.

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We tackle gender equality to empower people living in extreme poverty.

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Finding effective solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems requires innovative thinking.

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