Concern Worldwide

Amazing results can be achieved when the expertise of a large company and the experience of an international humanitarian organisation come together.

That’s what happened when Kerry and Concern Worldwide partnered with the local community in Tana River #Kenya. #WeAreKerry 📽️ ⤵️

Aid cuts could cause 22m avoidable deaths by 2030, study finds Modelling suggests 5.4m children under five among those who could die if budgets of donor countries such as UK and US continue to be slashed

International aid cuts could lead to more than 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under-five, according to new research.

Learn more about the findings 👇

https://bit.ly/4tkCksc

Timeline: A history of Concern Worldwide From Biafra to Gaza, we've helped hundreds of millions of people transform their lives over the last six decades. Here are the highlights.

“Do as much as you can, as well as you can, for as many as you can, for as long as you can” – Fr Aengus Finucane, one of Concern’s early leaders.

Over the last six decades, Concern and its supporters have worked to meet that challenge.

Here's a timeline of our story ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3ZGxZ4N

Giving something back Ireland is one of the few countries that has increased international aid

A writer to @irishtimes.com this week argued it was time for Ireland to grow up & give something back to the world.

Concern’s Dominic MacSorley responds, noting that Ireland is one of the few countries that has increased international aid, giving back where it matters most. ⏩https://bit.ly/3ZFriQq

'Soon turned into years' - a reality of hope and hardship for people displaced for over a decade in Syria Despite major political changes in Syria, millions of people there are still coping with the impact of a devastating civil war that started in 2011.

“The airstrikes & shelling started, & people fled just to save their lives and families. We moved from one village to another along the way until we finally ended up here.”

This is Samira’s story.

She is one of over 16M people in #Syria who need humanitarian support. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3NzNdWJ

In Malawi, resilience is not built, but grown  - Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance In Malawi, communities are establishing banana plantations to serve as both source of food and income, as well as enhancing climate resilience.

Farmers in #Malawi are growing bananas, both as sources of food and income, and to build their resilience against the adverse effects of climate shocks, such as droughts and heavy rain.

Supported by @zcralliance.bsky.social

Read on ⬇️

https://zcralliance.org/blogs/growing-resilience-in-malawi/

What is famine? When does hunger become a global catastrophe? From Gaza to Sudan and South Sudan, the word famine has dominated global headlines recently. However, famine is not simply another term for hunger. It is a scientific classification, defined... What Is Famine? Causes, Effects & Real-World Examples Explained

“Famine is not just a tragedy, it’s a choice – one the world makes when we do not act on time.”

What is #famine? What causes it, and how it is defined?

Watch the latest instalment in our YouTube explainer series ⬇️
https://youtu.be/9FH3QfW4M3U?si=zdklY5e3QZlxCNVm

1,000 days of conflict in #Sudan are summed up in 80 seconds in this UN OCHA video.

Concern's team are on the ground responding in very difficult circumstances.

Please support our work ⏩ bit.ly/4s0UQFb

#DontForgetSudan

Going the distance to provide access to safe water in rural Chad Women collecting water at new water point near Dogdore, Sila Province, Chad. Photo: Concern Worldwide “We are determined to be able to assist the [...]

🚰 Imagine walking 40 km for water.
Children, families, and entire communities face this every day in Chad.
Together with the EU, @concernworldwide.bsky.social is making safe water possible through new water points, hygiene kits, and local training.
Read more: www.alliance2015.org/going-the-di...

Ireland must continue to bring international attention to the #Sudan crisis, Concern CEO Dominic Crowley tells the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade today.

Despite the funding and access challenges in #Sudan Concern is reaching those in need, CEO Dominic Crowley tells the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade today.

Concern CEO Dominic Crowley highlights to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade today how humanitarian access is being hindered in #Sudan.

Concern CEO Dominic Crowley addressing the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade today on the shortfall in international funding for the humanitarian response in Sudan.

Concern CEO Dominic Crowley addressing the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade today on Sudan.

Concern CEO Dominic Crowley addressing the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade today on #Sudan.

Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora Neale Richmond (centre) with (from left) Seán Farrell (Trócaire), Deirdre Garvey (Irish Red Cross), Dominic Crowley (Concern Worldwide) and Nicole McHugh (Irish Aid Humanitarian Director) at today's announcement of funding for humanitarian work in Ukraine.

Concern welcomes today’s announcement of an additional €1M from Irish Aid for our work in #Ukraine.

Our CEO Dominic Crowley said: "We are reaching vulnerable families through cash assistance via community based groups, enabling them to meet the most urgent needs."

Full release ⤵️

bit.ly/49rJt0o

“The people of #Sudan are heading into a third year of what has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, affecting every sector, from health & nutrition to water, education and protection."

From a letter by Concern’s Amina Abdulla ⤵️

https://bit.ly/49ClLPf

Floods are becoming an annual occurrence in #Pakistan, made worse by #climatechange.

In 2022, floods devastated the country, affecting 33 million people. Heat waves & droughts are also becoming more regular & severe.

🎥 Concern's Mubashir Ahmed explains how Concern is supporting communities.

Looking to pick up a new hobby in the New Year’s?

Maybe Celestin and Concern’s regional mobile journalist - Eugene Ikua - can provide some inspiration 📸

When Eugene met Celestin, a programme participant in #Rwanda, he learned that they shared an interest in - and a talent for - #photography.

A distribution of hygiene kits at Ban Jadid camp, West Darfur, Sudan. (Photo: Kieran McConville/Concern Worldwide)

The 10 largest refugee crises you should know about in 2026.

At the end of 2025, over 30.5 million refugees were recorded by the UNHCR. Here’s where many are coming from ⤵️

https://bit.ly/3Y6TU4u

Province Olive, local Casec (community leader) talks to Mimose Jeune of Concern at his mango farm in the Centre department of Haiti. Photo: Kieran McConville/Concern Worldwide

Research shows that a #NewYearsResolution that gives back may leave you more likely to feel happy and fulfilled.

If you are thinking about making a resolution that can make a real change, check out these 12 ideas to try in 2026. 👇

https://bit.ly/4qhz7Hs

In 1968, a small group of Irish people saw suffering and famine in Biafra, and they didn't wait for the world to act. Because the people of Ireland have long memories of hardship, famine, suffering. In every crisis, we see echoes of our past. Our histor... It's Our Concern

The people of Ireland have long memories of hardship, famine, suffering. In every crisis, we see echoes of our past. When we see poverty, we make it our concern.

The spark, lit in 1968, blazes brightly as we face into 2026.

Thanks to all who supported us during 2025.

https://bit.ly/3LfCM9O

Donate your last hour of pay in 2025 to help malnourished children around the world.

Donate your last hour of pay in 2025 to help malnourished children around the world.

The power of one hour – it can save a life⏳ ⤵️

https://bit.ly/3KZB6kI

Sweden and Germany slash aid budgets to focus on Ukraine and defence spending Echoing the dismantling of USAID, other countries are changing funding priorities and health and hunger programmes in Africa will lose out

As European countries cut their overseas development assistance funding, this article in the Guardian newspaper looks at which countries and programmes will be impacted by the cuts in 2026.

https://bit.ly/4qhyaim

A child eating porridge made from fortified flour, Ouallam displacement site, Niger. Photo: Ali Abdoulaye/Concern Worldwide

Want to read an uplifting story?

Learn how fortified flour is being used to tackle one of the major health challenges in the world’s hungriest countries – childhood malnutrition.

It turns out that flour power is a recipe for success! ⤵️

https://bit.ly/4pWaZdE

🎄This Christmas season, it's time to reflect on the incredible things that can happen, despite what has been a particularly difficult year.

Concern's mission remains the same - to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes.

This work would not be possible without your support.🎄

#MerryChristmas

Lifeline : Concern Worldwide highlights current humanitarian crises – Near FM – Listen Again

Sudan, Rohingya Refugees, and Ukraine: Michael speaks to @concernworldwide.bsky.social listenagain.org?p=58643

Donate your last hour of pay in 2025 to help malnourished children around the world.

The power of one hour – it can save a life⏳ ⤵️

https://bit.ly/3KZB6kI

Our partner CESVI is distributing sandbags in #Gaza following flooding that has affected more than 55,000 households.

A recent storm brought widespread flooding, rain-related damage and further hardship for hundreds of thousands of people.

Please support our Gaza appeal ⏩ https://bit.ly/4ibHcdY

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Avoid the uncertainty of whether it'll arrive in time by ordering a Concern Christmas gift.

Get it an e-card straight to your or your giftee's inbox in minutes.

💝 Get a gift that changes lives this Christmas.

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