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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.

          Extreme geographies. Extreme climate challenges. Extreme crises. Nothing will stop Concern fighting extreme poverty. Our teams on the ground are working together with people living in the most difficult situations, to bring about lasting change to lives, livelihoods and communities.

          We provide life-saving and life-changing support to communities around the world who are most vulnerable to crises. From rapid emergency response to our innovative programming in health and nutrition, livelihoods and education, 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

          What we stand for

          What we stand for

          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.

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          Our history

          We've been working with the world's most vulnerable people to combat poverty and hunger for over 50 years.

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          Why partner with Concern?

          Why partner with Concern?

          Tackling extreme poverty is an enormous task and we know we can only play a small part working on our own.

          Our impact in 2024

          27.3 M icon
          27.3 M

          people reached, in 27 of the world's most fragile places

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          16.8 M

          people supported in 50 emergencies

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          5 M

          people reached through our health and nutrition programmes

          Apoline Niyosenge is taught how to wash her hands properly by Concern community worker Abel Bamwisho, DRC. Photo: Pamela Tulizo

          Help those in need across the world

          • Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty.

          • When an emergency strikes we are among the first on the ground.

          • We go to the ends of earth to deliver aid where it's needed most.

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