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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 1d

Concern works to support communities which have been impacted by climate disasters and to help to build their resilience against future hazards.

We are a member of the @zcralliance.bsky.social which impacted 3.14 million people between 2018 and 2024.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3VMfN81

Can we actually end poverty?

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 2d

Would you be able to name the 10 hungriest countries in the world?

The Global Hunger Index 2025 used available data for hunger to analyse hunger levels.

Here are the 10 hungriest countries ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4qd71xW

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 3d

Did you miss the launch of the #GlobalHungerIndex 2025 report this week?

Get up to speed in 70 seconds with this snappy animation. Find out what’s driving hunger levels around the world. 👀

Interested to read more? ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oc09yX

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 5d

All parties must seize the opportunity the #Gaza ceasefire presents to ensure full-scale, sustained and unhindered humanitarian access starts immediately.

Without swift and sustained action, there will be more deaths.

We are ready and willing to ramp up our response. ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4q5gSWf

Over 100,000 people have received water through Concern’s interventions with it partner in Gaza, CESVI. They are trucking water to Deir al Balah, Gaza City and Khan Younis areas. Photo: CESVI

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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 6d

The possibility of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger by 2030 is slipping away, according to the Global Hunger Index 2025, published today.

Find out what’s driving hunger levels ⤵️

https://bit.ly/4oc09yX

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 7d

It might seem like a grand idea - ending poverty - but it is possible.

But what that would that look like in practice?

Find out how, in our blog ⏬

Is it possible to end poverty? Our short answer: Yes. But let’s look at what that would really mean.

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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 8d

Concern welcomes the Irish government’s announcement today of an increase in Official Development Assistance for 2026.

“Today’s announcement is a beacon of light in the midst of a very dark storm.” ⤵️

https://bit.ly/48RdfNu
#Budget2026

'We don't have anything for winter': Families fear months ahead after earthquake wiped out entire villages in Afghanistan

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 9d

Weeks after the fatal earthquakes in #Afghanistan, people who survived are facing a harsh winter.

With support from Irish Aid Concern is supporting people with shelter materials, blankets, solar lamps, soap & winter clothing.

⏬Read @news.sky.com report from the area affected

The earthquake killed 2,000 people and was one of the worst Afghanistan has seen, and it came at an already desperate time for Afghans. A month on, Sky News has seen the aftermath.

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Join us to use the simple act of sharing food to help over half a million people trapped in a nightmare of starvation and despair in Gaza.

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 12d

Every euro raised goes directly to Concern’s partners on the ground, delivering life-saving aid and clean, safe water in Gaza — where access to even basic drinking water has almost vanished.

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Cook for Gaza

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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 12d

October is #CookForGaza month here at Concern.

If you're hosting an event to raise vital funds for our work in Gaza, make sure to tag us in your social posts.

Ireland must increase overseas development funding in Budget 2026 -- Concern

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 13d

As other countries are slashing their aid budgets to fund increased military spending, Ireland must maintain its commitment to increase overseas development assistance in #Budget2026

Working with us, #IrishAid reached 2M people in 21 countries last year.

Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3JU1prt

At a time when other countries are slashing their aid budgets to fund increased military spending, Ireland must maintain its commitment to increase overseas development assistance in next month's Budget, Concern Worldwide said today.

Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (@zcralliance.bsky.social)

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

We are a partner of Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, whose vision is a world in which floods have no negative impact on people’s & businesses’ ability to thrive – through improved practice, policy & financial investment.

Zurich has reached 3.14M people since 2018. 👇
https://bit.ly/4nYJhLZ

At the end of our Phase II work (2018-2024), @zcralliance.bsky.social impacted 3.14 million people and influenced USD1.26 billion of funding towards resilience. Take a look at our new digital repor...

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

Concern UK's Sayyeda Salam, at the launch of the Humanitarian Memorial for colleagues killed in service, said it was:

"a reminder to us to keep speaking up for their protection, to celebrate & stand up for the values they lived by & to keep carrying forward their work with courage & compassion."

Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal.bsky.social · 14d

The first global Humanitarian Memorial was launched today by HRH the Prince of Wales in Gunnersbury Park, London to commemorates humanitarians of all nationalities who have been killed in service, and honours those who continue to put their lives at risk to help others in need

#HumanitarianMemorial

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 15d

How can STEM education shape the future and fight poverty?

STEM frameworks are ideal for addressing the root causes of poverty in different countries and communities.

Find out how Concern is working with schools in #Kenya to promote STEM education. ⤵️

http://bit.ly/4nUuYYF

Mamo Yattani from Bubisa Junior Academy, Kenya, looks into a microscope. Photo: Shaloam Strooper/Concern Worldwide

These are the key effects of hunger and malnutrition

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 16d

The world produces enough food to feed all of its 8 billion people, yet 733 million people (1 in 11) go hungry every day.

Hunger impacts more than just people's physical wellbeing & health, it also leads to issues that carry across communities, countries, & international borders.

Find out more ⏬

From the human body to humanitarian crises, these are eight key effects of hunger and malnutrition.

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A reader asked: Given Israel’s blockade on Gaza, what happens with donations to aid agencies?

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 17d

Concern spoke to @dublininquirer.com to help them answer a question they received from a reader, how're aid agencies able to help people in #Gaza in the current context?

Through our partner, we're providing people with clean water & building toilet facilities in camps.

https://bit.ly/46nPvPz

Four aid agencies explained how they are still helping people in Gaza, despite the obstacles.

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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 19d

#UNGA80 is unfolding against the backdrop of unprecedented cuts to global humanitarian aid.

🎥⏬ Concern Humanitarian Ambassador Dominic MacSorley shares his reflections on the devastating impacts of these cuts, and what is needed from global leaders to move forward.

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 20d

As global leaders gather at #UNGA80, it’s vital that efforts by the international community to address the devastating conflict in #Sudan are re-energised.

Now in it’s third year, this is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.

Our Country Director Nellie Kingston explains more ⏬
#EyesOnSudan

Concern launches Cook for Gaza fundraising campaign

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 21d

Today at #UNGA80, the UN Sec-General is convening a Climate Summit to accelerate global action to address #ClimateChange.

Pakistan is a stark example of climate injustice, contributing < 1% of global emissions, yet suffering severe climate impacts.

Our Country Director Mubashir Ahmed explains ⤵️

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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 22d

Concern Worldwide is asking people to gather their friends and family to share a meal and raise essential funds for the people of Gaza.

Find out how to get involved through the link below:
https://bit.ly/47QrCkO

This October, Concern Worldwide is asking everyone to gather their friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to share a meal and raise essential funds for the people of Gaza.

What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how do they affect YOU?

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 23d

Find out how the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to improve life here in Ireland, along with a reduction in poverty and hunger worldwide.

#WhatsTheStory with Jane Allen explains ⬇️

YouTube video by Concern Worldwide

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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · 28d

Devastating floods in #Pakistan have forced 5.8 million people from their homes, destroyed buildings, roads and bridges. More than 900 people have been killed.

Concern is supporting over 210,000 people in the regions impacted.

Read our latest press release ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nBPk93

Concern supporting 210,000 people hit by devastating Pakistan floods

Concern Worldwide and its partners are responding to the devasting flooding across Pakistan, which has forced 5.8 million people from their homes.

YouTube video by Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · Sep 14

In 1968, a group of Irish people saw suffering and famine in Biafra, and they didn’t wait for the world to act. Our community has grown, but our mission remains the same - because ending extreme poverty, wherever it is in the world, is our Concern.

https://youtu.be/yAMJOvLi4bs?si=3CeMAwYv-vtFqcjE

It's Our Concern

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Concern Worldwide @concernworldwide.bsky.social · Sep 12

For a young country with a young population – 46% are aged 14 or under – #education is crucial in #Niger.

Since 2020 Concern's education programme has supported 250 schools, reaching over 75,000 children.

Learn more about this uplifting journey. ⤵️

https://bit.ly/4nwIamA

“Prior to Concern’s intervention the school had a low enrollment. But thanks for Concern’s support for 2024-2025 school year, our school had a total of 716 pupils,” says Ibrahim*, the principal of a school in Tahoua that participated in Concern's Learning Together programme. Photo: Concern Worldwide
Ibrahim* with a Concern Niger staff member walk through a series of classrooms refurbished by Concern as part of the Learning Together programme. Photo: Concern Worldwide
Ibrahim* with a Concern Niger staff member walk through a series of classrooms refurbished by Concern as part of the Learning Together programme. Photo: Concern Worldwide