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87 pence in every pound goes towards our emergency response and long-term development programmes, working together with people living in the most difficult situations to bring about lasting change to lives, livelihoods and communities.

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12 June 2026

This Father’s Day, we celebrate dads who put family first

On Father's Day, we celebrate and remember dads around the world who work tirelessly to support their children, often against incredible odds.

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Our worldwide focus in six areas

Workers unload kitchen kits from a truck at a distribution in Ndeja, Mozambique, which was hard hit by cyclone Idai in March 2019. Photo: Tommy Trenchard / Concern Worldwide

Emergency response

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

Health and nutrition

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

Livelihoods

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

Climate and environment

Climate change is a driver of humanitarian crises. We work to meet the immediate needs of those affected, as well as helping communities to build resilience for the future.

Education

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

Gender equality

We specifically focus on gender equality as a means to significantly reduce inequalities and empower people living in extreme poverty to improve their lives.