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In 1968, a small 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. #ItsOurConcern


For the second year in a row #Somalia has topped the Global Hunger Index. Environmental issues are major contributors including one-in-a-lifetime flooding over the last two years and repeated failed harvests. But the other significant driver of hunger is conflict – the result…

Concern's tweet image. For the second year in a row #Somalia has topped the Global Hunger Index. 

Environmental issues are major contributors including one-in-a-lifetime flooding over the last two years and repeated failed harvests. 

But the other significant driver of hunger is conflict – the result…

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Amid the ongoing drought, communities along the Kenya–Ethiopia border met under the #HanaanoProgramme to strengthen peace and coordinate resource sharing. racida.org/cross-border-d… @Concern @Irish_Aid @IrlEmbKenya


Want to sprinkle some festive fun for your little ones this Christmas? Why not bring the magic of the North Pole straight to your door with a personalised letter from the big man himself! Every festive pack purchased helps provide vital, life-changing support to families…

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Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Around 840 million women have experienced physical or sexual abuse from an intimate partner or non-partner at least…

Concern's tweet image. Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Around 840 million women have experienced physical or sexual abuse from an intimate partner or non-partner at least…

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A lot more work to do in Liberia to address malnutrition but wonderful to see some political engagement from the Vice President on the topic which is the @Concern priority.

CiaraBegley's tweet image. A lot more work to do in Liberia to address malnutrition but wonderful to see some political engagement from the Vice President on the topic which is the @Concern priority.
CiaraBegley's tweet image. A lot more work to do in Liberia to address malnutrition but wonderful to see some political engagement from the Vice President on the topic which is the @Concern priority.
CiaraBegley's tweet image. A lot more work to do in Liberia to address malnutrition but wonderful to see some political engagement from the Vice President on the topic which is the @Concern priority.

Concern cautiously welcomes the agreement reached at #COP30, but the commitment on climate adaptation finance needs must be urgently implemented to support lower income countries currently facing the full brunt of #climatechange. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4a92xCz

Concern's tweet image. Concern cautiously welcomes the agreement reached at #COP30, but the commitment on climate adaptation finance needs must be urgently implemented to support lower income countries currently facing the full brunt of #climatechange.

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Drawing up your Christmas gift list this weekend? Give your loved one a present that will change lives, with a gift from Concern Worldwide. From chickens and ducks, to rebuilding classrooms, these are gifts that make a real difference to people living in incredibly difficult…

Concern's tweet image. Drawing up your Christmas gift list this weekend?

Give your loved one a present that will change lives, with a gift from Concern Worldwide.

From chickens and ducks, to rebuilding classrooms, these are gifts that make a real difference to people living in incredibly difficult…

As negotiations continue on the last scheduled day of #COP30, it's vital that the final agreement addresses the issue of adaptation finance for lower income countries. Pakistan is one of the countries which urgently needs funding to adapt as it currently faces the devastating…

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Thanks to public donations to our Gaza Emergency Appeal, our partners in #Gaza @FondazioneCESVI are trucking thousands of litres of clean water to communities. Together, we are making a real impact. To support the appeal ➡️ bit.ly/4ibHcdY


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Mbenje community, T/A Ngabu- Nsanje, prioritize securing the primary school from flooding. They applied for the Community Disaster Fund from Concern Malawi, and built a dyke, ensuring safety from floodwaters and continued learning. #WCD #MyDayMyRight

ConcernMalawi's tweet image. Mbenje community, T/A Ngabu- Nsanje, prioritize securing the primary school from flooding. They applied for the Community Disaster Fund from Concern Malawi, and built a dyke, ensuring safety from floodwaters and continued learning.
#WCD
#MyDayMyRight

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This week Concern Malawi & @DisasterDept are leading in a Disaster Risk Management (DRM) communication training for journalists. This training aims to enhance reporting, foster media collaboration, and promote city/ward level risk reduction activities & knowledge of the DRM Act.

ConcernMalawi's tweet image. This week Concern Malawi & @DisasterDept are leading in a Disaster Risk Management (DRM) communication training for journalists. This training aims to enhance reporting, foster media collaboration, and promote city/ward level risk reduction activities & knowledge of the DRM Act.
ConcernMalawi's tweet image. This week Concern Malawi & @DisasterDept are leading in a Disaster Risk Management (DRM) communication training for journalists. This training aims to enhance reporting, foster media collaboration, and promote city/ward level risk reduction activities & knowledge of the DRM Act.

Concern Bangladesh's Asfari Begum spells out why progress on adaptation funding is vital at #COP30.

Who is currently paying for adaptation in countries like Bangladesh? With time running out on @Cop30noBrasil, @Concern's Afsari Begum takes a moment to remind us all on exactly why we need progress on adaptation finance for developing countries. #COP30



For families living in extreme poverty, misfortune can be fatal. The distance from survival to crisis is measured in moments: A flood wipes out a small herd of livestock; a storm destroys a crop; a husband dies. This is Lana’s story in #Chad⤵️ bit.ly/4r8lU4X

Concern's tweet image. For families living in extreme poverty, misfortune can be fatal. The distance from survival to crisis is measured in moments: A flood wipes out a small herd of livestock; a storm destroys a crop; a husband dies. 
 
This is Lana’s story in #Chad⤵️ 

bit.ly/4r8lU4X…

As the #COP30 negotiations continue in Belém, Concern is working with communities in #Bangladesh to build their resilience in the face of the escalating impact of climate change. Farmer Suchrita Roy explains 👇

Climate change is severely disrupting lives of millions in coastal Bangladesh @Concern 🇧🇩building resilience, strengthening #EarlyWarning to reduce impact in their lives #LossandDamange #COP30 @concernactive @ConcernUK @UNFCCC #KOICA @UNinBangladesh



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As we head into week 2 of @Cop30noBrasil, @ZCRAlliance colleagues share their thoughts on progress so far and what this could mean for delivering progress on the Global Goal on Adaptation and on adaptation finance. 🔗 zcralliance.org/blogs/will-cop…

ZCRAlliance's tweet image. As we head into week 2 of @Cop30noBrasil, @ZCRAlliance colleagues share their thoughts on progress so far and what this could mean for delivering progress on the Global Goal on Adaptation and on adaptation finance.

🔗 zcralliance.org/blogs/will-cop…

"Climate change is not only a humanitarian crisis in #Somalia, it is a nutrition crisis . . . climate action and nutrition action are inseparable." "Hanaano, supported by the Irish Government, is a strong demonstration that community-led, climate-smart models can deliver real…

Concern's tweet image. "Climate change is not only a humanitarian crisis in #Somalia, it is a nutrition crisis . . .  climate action and nutrition action are inseparable."

"Hanaano, supported by the Irish Government, is a strong demonstration that community-led, climate-smart models can deliver real…

At the start of day five of #COP30, there are promising signs re adaptation finance, according to Concern’s Laura Bahlman who is in Belem. The pressure for a new adaptation finance commitment is building, it’s coming up in several different negotiating rooms. The Least…

Today's @Cop30noBrasil update comes from @Concern's Laura Bahlman. Progress remains slow, but it's been promising to see climate finance (and specifically adaptation finance) rear its head in various places! Let's see what happens next...



Earlier this week Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland, and in her first speech as Uachtarán na hÉireann, she acknowledged the devastating impacts of conflict, climate change and displacement on our world. Noting the link between conflict and…

Concern's tweet image. Earlier this week Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland, and in her first speech as Uachtarán na hÉireann, she acknowledged the devastating impacts of conflict, climate change and displacement on our world.

Noting the link between conflict and…
Concern's tweet image. Earlier this week Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland, and in her first speech as Uachtarán na hÉireann, she acknowledged the devastating impacts of conflict, climate change and displacement on our world.

Noting the link between conflict and…
Concern's tweet image. Earlier this week Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland, and in her first speech as Uachtarán na hÉireann, she acknowledged the devastating impacts of conflict, climate change and displacement on our world.

Noting the link between conflict and…
Concern's tweet image. Earlier this week Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland, and in her first speech as Uachtarán na hÉireann, she acknowledged the devastating impacts of conflict, climate change and displacement on our world.

Noting the link between conflict and…

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@Cop30noBrasil must put adaptation finance as an urgent priority. Hosted by @Concern, @mercycorps, @PlanGlobal and @PracticalAction, this event will evaluate progress made and explore how to deliver on adaptation. More here: zcralliance.org/events/cop30-s…

ZCRAlliance's tweet image. @Cop30noBrasil must put adaptation finance as an urgent priority. 

Hosted by @Concern, @mercycorps, @PlanGlobal and @PracticalAction, this event will evaluate progress made and explore how to deliver on adaptation. 

More here: zcralliance.org/events/cop30-s…

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A highlight of our year so far! President Higgins tribute from Fionn from Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain, Belfast (who work with @Concern) at IDEA's Global Voice for Humanity Award ceremony. (1st 38 secs in Irish). youtu.be/hNM3-WE2wE0

IDEAIreland's tweet card. Fionn from Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain tribute to President Higgins -...

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