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. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4hLVqns

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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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...

⛺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 ⤵️

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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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 ⏬ https://bit.ly/3SB0WyV

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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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: https://bit.ly/45ldflP

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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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...

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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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: https://bit.ly/4vBqLwH

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. ⤵️

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 ⏩ https://bit.ly/4vznfUn

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 ↪️ https://bit.ly/3SB0WyV

🛑 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 ⏩ https://bit.ly/4vznfUn

"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. ⚽ https://bit.ly/3T2G1Vu

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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🛑 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 ⏩ https://bit.ly/4vznfUn

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 ⤵️

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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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

“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. https://bit.ly/4gqYx3z

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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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: https://bit.ly/4uKIEbM published today.

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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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. 👀 ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Q6yAM9

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 ⏬ https://bit.ly/4v4H1qm

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. https://bit.ly/43pBPkO

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, 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 ⤵️

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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“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.⏬ https://bit.ly/4aeAaCk

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. 🎧 ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3S7zLv8

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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'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: https://bit.ly/4dOcndg #DRC

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 https://bit.ly/4v5Ky7g

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

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.⤵️ https://bit.ly/4wIKlZk

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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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

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 ⏬ https://bit.ly/3OPtSBT

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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