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We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. Working in 24 countries globally.

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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We welcome the increased funding in #Budget2027 for official development assistance. “When many donor countries are cutting their aid budgets, Ireland’s continued commitment to a strongly values-based approach to international development is particularly important." ⤵️ bit.ly/3W9TcWa
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Concern Worldwide welcomes increase in official development funding
Concern Worldwide welcomes Ireland's increase in official development assistance in Budget 2027, amid global aid cuts.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Listen for reports from Somaliland, due to be broadcast by nine independent Irish radio stations this week. Their reporter Lynsey Dolan is travelling with us to visit communities impacted by #climatechange & hear how work funded by @irish_aid is helping families adapt. ⤵️ bit.ly/4yrUKZV
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Women of Concern event, raising essential funds for Concern’s work in 24 countries, & supporting the global drive towards gender equality, a persistent and major obstacle to ending extreme poverty. Thanks to our sponsor again this year, @EY_Ireland
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Concern CEO, Dominic Crowley on the choice of Orla Guerin as#WomenofConcern2026 honouree; "Orla’s compassion and empathetic storytelling ensures that viewers understand that behind every news story are human beings." Find out more in our press release⤵️ bit.ly/3TEvtwt
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Orla Guerin, BBC International Correspondent named 2026 Women of Concern Honouree
Irish journalist and Senior International Correspondent with BBC News, Orla Guerin, has been selected as this year's Women of Concern honouree.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Concern's programmes are broad, but gender equality, the focus of today’s #WomenofConcern event, underpins all of our work because it shapes people’s exposure to poverty and crisis, their access to resources and services, and their ability to influence decisions that affect their lives.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Speaking at today's Women of Concern event, Concern CEO Dominic Crowley, thanked those gathered for their support and outlined the challenges that humanitarian organisations are facing across the globe. #WomenofConcern2026
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Orla sat down with us for a chat before today's Women of Concern event at the Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin. Despite working in very different cultures and contexts over the course of her career, Orla has noticed common threads that unite people.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We're delighted to honour Irish journalist Orla Guerin today at the 2026 #WomenofConcern lunch. Orla, BBC Senior International Correspondent, has dedicated her career to reporting on active conflicts and the humanitarian impacts of those conflicts in places such as Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
EBOLA UPDATE: The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading fast, and is on course to be the deadliest outbreak in the country's history. Country Director David Jones shares the latest from the ground, as teams work to help protect communities. Please donate at Concern.net.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our Country Director in #Somalia, Richard Nunn, outlines to The Irish Times the steps being taken to protect communities from the expected flooding as a result of El Nino. Coming in the wake of an extended drought and substantial aid cuts, the impact could be devastating.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Every euro raised goes directly to the Concern supported response in #Gaza providing clean water, cash transfers & psychological support.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The escalating conflict in #Yemen has forced 125,000 people from their homes in recent weeks. “Relentless hostilities, shelling, road closures & insecurity have forced families to flee with terrifying suddenness—many for the second or third time." Our response ⏬ bit.ly/4jeGBun
Concern staff conducting a rapid assessment with newly displaced people arriving at a displacement camp in Lahj Governorate, Yemen, following the recent escalation in conflict. Concern and its national partners are supporting health, nutrition, and water and sanitation services in Lahj Governorate and are preparing a targeted emergency response in Taiz Governorate.  Photo: Concern Worldwide
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It's back! Concern's Cook for Gaza fundraiser returns this October. Get your friends together & raise essential funds for the people of Gaza. Every euro raised goes directly to the Concern supported response in Gaza providing clean water, cash transfers & psychological support. Find out more⤵️
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Concern's successful Cook for Gaza fundraising campaign returns for second year
This October, Concern Worldwide is asking everyone to gather their friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to again share a meal and raise essential funds for the people of Gaza.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Thank you to @president.ie Catherine Connolly for coming to the Global Solidarity Hub at the #Ploughing2026 and to Tura Arutura for the spectacular welcome. @dochasnetwork.bsky.social
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Come join us at #Ploughing2026 & take part in our 'Faces of the Farm' task. Find out what connects farmers in Ireland & in the countries Concern works. We're at Global Solidarity Hub at Block 4-Row 29-Stand 567, with other Irish humanitarian orgs. Do all the tasks in the tent to win a prize!
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
#ElNiño doesn’t impact the world equally. Many of the countries expected to be hardest hit have less capacity to respond, our CEO writes in @Independent.ie It's arrival coincides with rising humanitarian needs, shrinking aid budgets & growing global economic pressures.⤵️ bit.ly/4gQpmNd
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Concern Worldwide welcomes the publication today of Irish Aid's Annual Report 2025. We commend Ireland's continued support for communities grappling with the combined impacts of conflict, hunger, displacement, and increasingly severe climate shocks. ⤵️ bit.ly/4ylTSWp
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our team in #DRC are working with communities to stop the spread of #Ebola as the number of confirmed deaths exceeds 3,000👇
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Concern is increasing its support for the Ebola response in Democratic Republic of Congo, as the number of people who have died from the virus reaches over 3,000. We're training health workers, building handwashing stations & providing protective equipment. Find out more⤵️ bit.ly/4qQj9oZ
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As confirmed deaths from Ebola reaches more than 3,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo, Concern further ramps up its response
Concern Worldwide is increasing its support for the Ebola response in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the number of confirmed deaths reaches over 3,000 people. Transmission rates are accelerating and spreading wider and faster than before, with an...
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"Last year, 350 aid workers were killed . . . . Humanitarian workers should never be a target. Behind each statistic is an aid worker who has put their life on the line to assist others." On #WorldHumanitarian Day our CEO writes in today’s Irish Daily Mail 📩 #WHD
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The humble banana is playing a key role in protecting farms from flood waters as well providing vital food security in flood-prone #Malawi. 🍌 Learn how Concern & @zcralliance.bsky.social are using nature-based solutions as part of a wider disaster-preparedness project. ⤵️ bit.ly/4hLVqns
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In flood-prone Malawi, bananas become a shield against erosion
When Davie Kampira, 34, a farmer in Nsanje, southern Malawi, received 34 banana suckers in 2024, he did not envisage that the few dozen plants he tried out on a run-down piece of land, previously used...
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Saolta @saoltaed.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Early Bird Tickets - Making SpACE for Community Closing Soon!! Connecting Roots. Growing Futures. Click link to purchase tickets bit.ly/4fLVHo0 #community #education #Saolta2026 #DublinEvents #LouthEvents @maynoothuniversity.ie @aontas.com @concernworldwide.bsky.social #DP #IirishRuralLink #CorkETB
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Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance @zcralliance.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Through the creation of community resilience action groups (CRAGs), @concernworldwide.bsky.social is supporting communities in Bangladesh to improve flood resilience by mobilizing communities and facilitating joint planning with government agencies. Find out more: zcralliance.org/resources/it...
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
⛺Concern has launched a brand new fundraiser today. We're asking people to pick any night in September to camp out in solidarity with the 1-in-70 people globally who have been forced from their homes due to conflict, persecution or climate change. ⛺ Find out more about it & how to get involved ⤵️
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Concern launches camping fundraiser to raise funds for millions of displaced people
Concern is asking people to pick any night in September to camp out in solidarity with the one-in-70 people globally who have been forced from their homes due to conflict, persecution or climate change
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Communities in DRC, working to suppress the spread of #Ebola, passed a poignant landmark on Wednesday, with the announcement that the number of confirmed deaths had exceeded 1,000. Our team in DRC are responding by working to inform, prevent & protect. Learn more ⏬ bit.ly/3SB0WyV
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Concern ramps up its response in DRC as Ebola continues to spread
Concern is ramping up its work to protect communities from the escalating Ebola crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo, as the number of confirmed deaths and cases continues to rise.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Almost three years into the current conflict in Gaza, people continue to face unimaginable hardship. Concern has expanded its work in Gaza to include cash transfers and psychological support alongside vital water and sanitation work. Read more our programme below: bit.ly/45ldflP
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Concern expands humanitarian support in Gaza to include cash transfers
Concern Worldwide has expanded its programming in Gaza to include cash transfers in addition to providing essential water and sanitation services.
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Alliance2015 @alliance2015.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Conflict can change everything in an instant. Nyota and Gulamu are among the millions displaced by conflict in the DRC. Through the SAFER programme, @concernworldwide.bsky.social and Acted are helping families meet urgent needs through cash assistance. 🔗 www.alliance2015.org/project/from...
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From Crisis to Recovery: Rebuilding Lives in the DRC
An estimated 14.9 million people will need humanitarian assistance this year, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This weekend, a group of Concern supporters climbed Carrauntoohil. The group has raised €23,000 to help those experiencing extreme poverty. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and donated. Find out more about Concern's fundraising challenges below: bit.ly/4vBqLwH
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
After years of conflict in #Syria more than 2 million children are out of school – more than one-in-three of the country’s children. Supported by the European Union, our educational and recreational centres help children learn, recover from trauma, and regain a sense of a normal life. ⤵️
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Last week's #earthquakes in #Venezuela have left people with nothing. Tens of thousands are still missing, while others have died, been injured, or made homeless. Our Alliance2015 partners ACTED are on the ground delivering essential aid. Support our Emergency Appeal ⏩ bit.ly/4vznfUn
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are providing critical water, sanitation, hygiene support to communities living at the edge of the epicentre of the current #Ebola outbreak in #DRC. We are working with communities to protect them and stop the spread of this deadly disease. Learn more ↪️ bit.ly/3SB0WyV
Concern staff load vehicles with equipment and supplies before the teams depart to support targeted communities in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Concern is providing communities with the means to prevent the spread of Ebola, including constructing and rehabilitating boreholes so that people have access to clean water, building emergency latrines and showers, and training community leaders on prevention, identification, and referral. Photo: Samuel Isenge/ Concern Worldwide
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
🛑 Please support our appeal to help those impacted by this week’s #earthquakes in #Venezuela. Hundreds were killed & thousands were injured. We are responding through our partners to provide shelter, essential household items, and clean water & sanitation Please donate ⏩ bit.ly/4vznfUn
People stand at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 25. Photo: Manaure Quintero/AFP via Getty Images
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
"For 90 minutes, the world watches them play. But for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, and Iraq, these historic #WorldCup comebacks carry the weight of a nation." Find out the importance of the World Cup for these countries. ⚽ bit.ly/3T2G1Vu
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What the World Cup comebacks mean for DRC, Haiti, and Iraq
For 90 minutes, the world watches them play. But for the DRC, Haiti, and Iraq, these historic World Cup comebacks carry the weight of a nation.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🛑 We are responding to help those impacted by this week’s #earthquakes in #Venezuela. Hundreds were killed and thousands were injured. We are responding through our partners to provide shelter, essential household items, and clean water & sanitation Please donate ⏩ bit.ly/4vznfUn
People stand at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 25. Photo: Manaure Quintero/AFP via Getty Images
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In Busuma refugee camp in #Burundi, Concern is supporting some of the 60,000 people who have fled violence and conflict in neigbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC). Find out more in our latest press release ⤵️
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Concern in Burundi supporting refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo
Concern Worldwide is ramping up its essential nutrition and sanitation support in Busuma refugee camp in Burundi, which is currently hosting more than 60,000 people who have fled violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent months.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
At the end of 2025, there were 118 million people around the world forcibly displaced. Roughly 41.6 million of these are #Refugees. The rest are internally displaced in their own countries. This IS a global crisis. But one which should unite us, not divide us. #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeWeek
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
“Concern’s volunteers are a testament to the empathy of the Irish public and their commitment to take action to alleviate the suffering of others” said Chief Executive Dominic Crowley, who presented the 26 volunteers with medals on Saturday. bit.ly/4gqYx3z
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Fundraising heroes, aged 11 to 86, honoured by Concern
From an 11-year-old running 5k to an 86-year-old who has raised more than €250,000 over 20 years, Concern’s volunteers share a common goal – to eliminate extreme poverty and alleviate suffering. Darra...
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Through the establishment of a Community Resilience Fund in #Malawi, Concern is supporting communities to take proactive steps towards strengthening disaster risk financing. Find out more in @zcralliance.bsky.social’s new report: bit.ly/4uKIEbM published today.
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Pathways to locally led adaptation: Lessons for effective climate resilience finance | Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance
This report sets out cross-cutting approaches to operationalize and strengthen locally ...
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
2025 was a challenging year for humanitarians, with rising need and widespread cuts to international funding. Yet Concern’s teams reached 23 million people in 27 of the world’s poorest countries. Take a couple of minutes to learn about what that impact looks like. 👀 ⤵️ bit.ly/3Q6yAM9
Concern Worldwide Chief Executive Officer Dominic Crowley and Chair Rosalyn Tamming with the 2025 Annual Report. “In a world dominated by bad news, the report highlights many uplifting achievements as a result of the extraordinary dedication of our teams and the tremendous generosity of our donors and supporters who funded the work,” Mr Crowley said. Photo: Jon Hozier-Byrne/Concern Worldwide
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Our 2025 annual report is published today. “The report highlights many uplifting achievements as a result of the extraordinary dedication of our teams and the tremendous generosity of our donors and supporters who funded the work” -- CEO Dominic Crowley ⏬ bit.ly/4v4H1qm
Concern Worldwide Chief Executive Officer Dominic Crowley and Chair Rosalyn Tamming with the 2025 Annual Report. “In a world dominated by bad news, the report highlights many uplifting achievements as a result of the extraordinary dedication of our teams and the tremendous generosity of our donors and supporters who funded the work,” Mr Crowley said. Photo: Jon Hozier-Byrne/Concern Worldwide
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In the Mandera Triangle — along the borders of #Kenya, #Ethiopia & #Somalia — #breastfeeding is a vital lifeline for infants and mothers. This policy brief on breastfeeding promotion, gaps & practical recommendations to strengthen support in remote & cross-border areas. bit.ly/43pBPkO
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Policy Brief: Breastfeeding for Resilience and a Healthier Planet Promoting Optimal Infant Feeding Practices Across the Mandera Triangle - Kenya
Analysis in English on Kenya about Food and Nutrition and Health; published on 11 Jun 2026 by Concern
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Concern, with support from the Irish public through Irish Aid are supporting people in north-east Afghanistan who have been affected by devastating floods. Find out more in our latest press release ⤵️
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Concern responds to severe flooding in Afghanistan
Concern Worldwide, with funding from the Irish public through Irish Aid, are providing emergency support to families impacted by severe flooding in north-east Afghanistan after heavy rainfall and flas...
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
“The alarm bells are ringing in #Somalia. An urgent response is required if lives are to be saved.” Concern’s Richard Nunn sums up the challenges, including drought, conflict, displacement, soaring prices, funding cuts & impending El-Niño floods. We are responding.⏬ bit.ly/4aeAaCk
Mariam* (30) lives with her eight children live in a camp for displaced people near Robda, Somalia. All her children have received nutritional support at the Ceeldacas maternal & child health centre (MCH).  Concern and the European Union support families like Mariam’s ensuring access to health centres and nutrition services. “If the MCH wasn’t there, I think all eight of my children would have died. Other hospitals are expensive. I can’t afford that.” Photo: Adnan Mohamed/Concern Worldwide
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
As the number of deaths and suspected cases of Ebola continue to rise in Democratic Republic of Congo, our Country Director David Jones was interviewed by RTE Radio. He outlined the challenges facing humanitarians and how Concern is working to protect communities. 🎧 ⤵️ bit.ly/3S7zLv8
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Concern Worldwide | International humanitarian & development organisation
Concern works in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places on our planet. But that's OK. Because our mission is to transform the lives of world's poorest people – whatever it takes.
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Concern's David Jones spoke to David McCullagh on @rte.ie from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where our teams are on the ground responding to the deadly #Ebola outbreak. But we need your support - to donate to our emergency appeal: bit.ly/4dOcndg #DRC
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Our team in #DRC is on the ground helping protect communities & prevent the current outbreak of #Ebola from spreading. “We are mobilising our emergency response capabilities . . . to ensure that people are informed, protected & prepared.” To support us visit Concern.net bit.ly/4v5Ky7g
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The Global Network Against Food Crises @fightfoodcrises.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Event Announcement! Join the GNAFC, @concernworldwide.bsky.social & partners for our side event at the Rome Nutrition Week #RNW26 "Acute Malnutrition in Global Crises: Rethinking Evidence and Elevating Policy Priorities". 📅 25 May 2026 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/e6ZeXRkx @unicef.org @wfp.org @fao.org
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
In 2025, the UN recorded more than 37,000 civilian deaths across 20-armed conflicts – approx 1 civilian death every 14 mins, the UN Security Council #POCWeek2026 debate heard yesterday. In @irishexaminer.bsky.social our CEO Dominic Crowley sets out what needs to be done.⤵️ bit.ly/4wIKlZk
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Dominic Crowley: We spend 30 times more killing each other than ensuring everyone is fed
In 2025, the UN recorded more than 37,000 civilian deaths across 20 armed conflicts -- approximately one civilian death every 14 minutes
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Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance @zcralliance.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Our latest newsletter will be landing in your inboxes later today, featuring resources from @concernworldwide.bsky.social, @york.ac.uk, the World Bank, and more! Sign up here: zcralliance.org?signup=true
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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The combination of international funding cuts and a devastating drought is having a horrific impact on communities in #Somalia. Our team are on the ground responding. Read more about the developing humanitarian situation ⏬ bit.ly/3OPtSBT
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Photos: Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.
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