Humanitarian News Archive

Oxfam mixes business with charity

28th March 2002 Imagine a retailer that gets its stock for free, earning a 100% mark-up on everything it sells. The retailer doesn't pay most of its staff, and gets a hefty discount on commercial rates. Oh, and its ...

Accountability to Affected Populations in South Sudan

1st January 1970 The influx of returnees and refugees in South Sudan is concentrated in areas operating formal border cross-points, where a multitude of humanitarian actors are available to provide basic services. Under the 'Strengthening Accountability to Affected Populations' programme, Concern and partners…

In Malawi, Resilience is Not Built, but Grown

1st January 1970 In the southern District of Nsanje, Malawi, communities are establishing banana plantations to serve as both sources of food and income, as well as enhancing the resilience of farmers and their families against the adverse effects of climate shocks, such…

Cash and Voucher Assistance in Haiti

1st January 1970 Concern’s Manje pi Byen (Eat Better) programme in Cité Soleil used e-vouchers as part of a wider approach that also included nutrition, protection, WASH, support to local markets, and a contribution to local economic recovery.

Concern responds to severe flooding in Afghanistan

1st January 1970 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 flash floods.

Concern reached 23 million people in 27 countries last year

1st January 1970 Concern Worldwide reached 23 million people in 27 countries last year, against the challenging backdrop of global funding cuts and rising humanitarian need, according to the organisation’s annual report, published today.