mark mukasa

We know that for many, escaping poverty can be a near insurmountable task, with the outcome that most do not leave poverty, and entire families are hindered from advancing economically and socially. We wanted to explore the term ‘poverty trap’ and provide insight into why some people stay poor despite their best efforts.

Based in Kenya, Eugene is a photographer and videographer who has travelled throughout the countries Concern is based in. We wanted to give him a chance to share the stories behind the photos he has taken on his journeys and talk a little about the pressing issues facing those places.

One of the cornerstones of economic empowerment is financial literacy. Financial literacy leads to the development of skills and behaviour that drive informed decisions concerning money, employment rights, investments and the ownership of assets.

The scale of response needed is huge and in order to support communities in Ukraine affected by the conflict with essentials like food, shelter, medicine and psychosocial support, Concern has been working alongside several partners.Here, we place a spotlight on some of the organisations we have partnered with and the incredible work they’re doing.

Throughout the world, it tends to be people living in poverty who bear the brunt of the disastrous effects of climate change.

The hunger crisis in East Africa is truly harrowing. Over 35 million people are in need of assistance as they face life-threatening hunger across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan. Find out how ordinary people affected by hunger in East Africa are finding ways to feed their family amid this crisis.

Here, in the UK, talk of the cost of living crisis naturally centres on how families are struggling with day-to-day life in this country. However, the cost of living crisis also affects communities living in poorer countries, with an estimated 71 million people falling into poverty as a result of rising food and fuel prices.

We meet four remarkable women, including two Concern staff members, who were affected by the February 6th earthquakes and are now part of the effort to support other women in the aftermath.