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One of the worst storms in decades has made landfall in Bangladesh, bringing with it ferocious winds and the threat of deadly storm surges and severe flooding. The first deaths from the cyclone have already been reported – but how could this affect Concern’s work in the country?

Handwashing with soap and water is advice that we have heard repeatedly over the past few months, as we learn to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic. But the message is not a new one – it’s been part of the regular hygiene promotion work that Concern has been doing for decades in places like Niger.

Access to healthy, affordable food and quality nutritional care is a basic right everyone deserves - no matter who you are or where you live.

We’re whisking you off on a whistle-stop tour around the globe, picking out only the tastiest dishes from the countries we work in.

If you’ve now perfected the sourdough and banana bread and are wondering what to do next, why not try your hand at your very own, homemade, natural soap? Kills boredom and germs – it’s a win-win.

We have put together a list of humanitarian documentaries, podcasts and books that are worth some quarantime.

There are now cases of coronavirus in all 23 of the countries we work in. Here’s how our expert teams on the ground are responding and helping to save lives.

As the world responds to the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures are adding to mounting evidence suggesting that hunger could become an even greater humanitarian crisis

Just months after the worst locust outbreak in a generation hit East Africa, a second wave of locusts is looming alongside coronavirus. The situation is fuelling fears of a major humanitarian crisis – and is a stark reminder of the region’s vulnerability.