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Venezuela has been hit by two powerful earthquakes. Millions of people are in need of assistance and 1,900 have been confirmed dead.

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Latest updates on our work from around the world

Press release

24 June 2026

Charity retail manager from NI named UK charity retail leader of the year

A charity retail manager from Northern Ireland has been named UK charity retail leader of the year at the Charity Retail Awards.

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Story

12 June 2026

Lighting the Path: Celebrating Education with Concern

International Day of Education is celebrated annually on January 24th. I’s an essential day that reminds us how knowledge can uplift entire communities. It’s quite evident at Ali Hussein School in Somalia, which Concern Worldwide has supported since 1993 through essential resources and teacher training. Here, teachers, parents, and students each have a story illustrating how educational opportunities can transform lives, even in the face of immense challenges.

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Press release24 June 2026

Our worldwide focus in six areas

Workers unload kitchen kits from a truck at a distribution in Ndeja, Mozambique, which was hard hit by cyclone Idai in March 2019. Photo: Tommy Trenchard / Concern Worldwide

Emergency response

In an emergency situation, we act quickly to save lives. We then remain on the ground helping to rebuild livelihoods.

Health and nutrition

We work towards the survival and wellbeing of the world's most vulnerable communities.

Livelihoods

We are enabling those in extreme poverty to forge a way out through secure livelihoods.

Climate and environment

Climate change is a driver of humanitarian crises. We work to meet the immediate needs of those affected, as well as helping communities to build resilience for the future.

Education

Education is at the heart of development and is key to breaking the poverty cycle for all children.

Gender equality

We specifically focus on gender equality as a means to significantly reduce inequalities and empower people living in extreme poverty to improve their lives.