Concern

Winds of change in Muslim world

AndyBrace — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:21:34 +0000

In the midst of the changes sweeping the Arab world, I recently had the privilege to attend the Fourth World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists in Dubai. Naturally, the meeting was abuzz with talk of the enormous changes underway in the region, or as one speaker described “this fundamental realignment between the rulers and the ruled.”

Pakistan floods: six months on

AndyBrace — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:30:35 +0000

It is now six months since the devastating floods in Pakistan. Since then, Concern Worldwide has helped one million people who were affected by this disaster.

Floods worse than 2005 earthquake?

AndyBrace — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:09:59 +0000

Paul O’Brien, Overseas Director of Concern Worldwide, is calling for greater international help with the flooding in Pakistan, saying that the damage and suffering could exceed that caused by the 2005 earthquake.

Floods now affecting 12 million people

AndyBrace — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:52:08 +0000

The situation in Pakistan is worsening. It is now estimated that 12 million people have been affected by the floods, losing their homes and livelihoods.

Fear of more flooding in Pakistan

AndyBrace — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:21:47 +0000

Concern Worldwide continues to deliver aid in Pakistan. However, there are fears of further flooding over the coming days.

Video: “flood of the century”

AndyBrace — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:58:07 +0000

In Pakistan, the emergency is now being known as the “flood of the century.” According to ITN News, the rains have stopped, but the devastation in parts of the country is widespread.

Pakistan Floods: photos

AndyBrace — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:44:43 +0000

Some photos from the areas affected by floods in Pakistan taken by one of our partners.

Pakistan flood appeal launched

AndyBrace — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:57:55 +0000

Concern World wide releases €500,000 from its emergency fund to kick-start emergency response. We are also launching an emergency €5 million appeal to deal with the consequences of the largest floods that have hit Pakistan since 1929.

Our response to Pakistan floods

AndyBrace — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:42:36 +0000

Severe floods have created havoc in north western Pakistan with an estimated one million people affected.

Video: Pakistan floods havoc

AndyBrace — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:26:34 +0000

According to BBC News, "One million people have been affected and more bad weather is forecast. Concerns are growing for survivors of flooding in north-west Pakistan after the heaviest rains in a generation killed at least 1,100 people."

Hey TDs - stop climate chaos!

AndyBrace — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:49:45 +0000

On 2 June, you'll get the chance to tell your TD that you expect them to support a strong Irish climate law.

Climate change and Tanzania

AndyBrace — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:51 +0000

Unless you’re a devoted environmentalist it can be confusing keeping up with all the forums, summits and conferences dedicated to the reduction of climate change.

At the Coalface of Climate Change

AndyBrace — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:42:48 +0000

Recently I was privileged to spend a few days in the company of a remarkable man. I first met Kenny Matampash in Kenya in May. A member of the pastoralist Maasai people, he runs a local NGO – Neighbours Initiative Alliance – that provides support to his fellow Maasai.

Climate change and hunger

AndyBrace — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:59:49 +0000

Today, as part of Blog Action Day, thousands of people are blogging about climate change. For Concern Worldwide’s entry, I’ve decided to write about how climate change is affecting world hunger.

“Climate change is here”

AndyBrace — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:36:46 +0000

Journalist John Vidal recently visited Moyale, Kenya, with Concern to see how the prolonged drought has been affecting the communities there.

India floods update

AndyBrace — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:30:30 +0000

Thousands of people have been displaced by the floods in India. People have shown remarkable resilience so far to survive with whatever little they had. But external help is needed if they are to recover from this disaster.