Emergency appeals

Concern deployed an emergency response team to support the people of Ukraine, where more than 13 million people have been forced to leave their homes, fleeing either to other parts of the country or into neighbouring territories. Our response includes:

• Cash assistance – for rent and other essentials
• Survival kits – including bedding, blankets, cutlery and tableware
• Hygiene kits – including toilet paper, soap and other cleaning items
• Baby kits – including nappies, wipes and soaps

On 14 August 2021, the southwest peninsula of Haiti was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake killing 2,248 people and leaving 690,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance. Because of our previous emergency response experience and in-house capacity we were able to mobilise a team within 72 hours to Les Cayes, South Department. Through existing partnerships, we were able to identify and reach those most in need. Our initial response was the distribution of hygiene kits (containing essential items such as towels, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and feminine hygiene products) to meet the immediate needs of 2,000 vulnerable households. We then continued to collaborate with partners to provide shelter, non-food items, cash support to 1,130 households and the trucking of water to supply safe drinking water. Over 8,200 people were helped through our emergency response.