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          A Concern distribution of tarpaulins to displaced families in Katale, Masisi, DRC. Photo: Kieran McConville/Concern WorldwideA Concern distribution of tarpaulins to displaced families in Katale, Masisi, DRC. Photo: Kieran McConville/Concern WorldwideA Concern distribution of tarpaulins to displaced families in Katale, Masisi, DRC. Photo: Kieran McConville/Concern Worldwide
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          Concern implements a range of programmes, designed to address the specific causes of extreme poverty in communities across 26 countries.

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          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.

          Livelihoods

          Livelihoods

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

          A monthly food distribution in Juba. Photo: Steve De Neef/Concern Worldwide.

          Health and nutrition

          Health and nutrition

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

          *Farah attends a non-formal education programme in North Lebanon. Photo: Chantale Fahmi/Concern Worldwide 2017.

          Education

          Education

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

          Logistics advisor Graham Woodcock in front of a loaded Concern truck with supplies for distribution in La Gonave, Haiti. Photo: Kristin Myers / Concern Worldwide.

          Emergencies

          Emergencies

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

          Rebecca Dolley with her husband Jeremiah in Nakai Town. Photo: Gavin Douglas/Concern Worldwide.

          Gender equality

          Gender equality

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

          St Francis Education Centre, a low cost private school in Dandora, Nairobi, where the school motto is Education is the key to success. Photography: Abbie Trayler-Smith/Panos Pictures for Concern Worldwide

          Policy and advocacy

          Policy and advocacy

          We believe that it is possible to end global hunger, but it will take concerted efforts by governments, charities and others.

          Jean-Marie Mbonimpa (30) has just received news at a public meeting held outside Muhuzu primary school in Busoni that he has been selected to take part in a new phase of Concern’s graduation programme. Photo: Chris de Bode/Panos Pictures for Concern Worldwide

          Campaigns

          Campaigns

          Concern's advocacy work is dedicated to shining a light on issues that affect world's poorest people.

          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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