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    • Asma Begum (37) and her husband Abdul with their three daughters Lamia (18), Sadia (16) and Maria (5) and their grandmother Kulsum Begum (72) started CRAAIN in 2020. Asma Begum started as a lead farmer, received training and seeds. Before, she did agri activities but wasn’t very successful. She had received one ring composter from the local gov but no training on how to use it. As a lead farmer, she has supported 400 households in this area. She used to rely on her husband but is now totally reliable.

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          Mother of one, Asmaru Derebe at her home garden. Photo:Eugene Ikua/Concern WorldwideMother of one, Asmaru Derebe at her home garden. Photo:Eugene Ikua/Concern WorldwideMother of one, Asmaru Derebe at her home garden. Photo:Eugene Ikua/Concern Worldwide
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          Ethiopia

          Why are we in Ethiopia? Ethiopia is particularly vulnerable to climate-related shocks, such as droughts and floods, with over 80% of the rural population dependent on rain-fed agriculture. It faces the added challenges of hosting over 867,000 refugees from other countries, as well as both recent and ongoing localised conflicts.

          The rains returned to Ethiopia, but its crisis is far from over

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          In the Tigray region, Concern screened nearly 133,000 children under the age of five and over 36,000 pregnant and lactating women for malnutrition. Diagnosed cases of acute malnutrition saw an 86% cure rate.

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          Merema can now grow potatoes in Ethiopia, thanks to Concern. Photo: Kieran McConville
          Merema can now grow potatoes in Ethiopia, thanks to Concern. Photo: Kieran McConville
          Mestawat Sorsa started a grain milling business after being on a Concern programme. Photo: Kieran McConville
          Mestawat Sorsa started a grain milling business after being on a Concern programme. Photo: Kieran McConville
          Mestawat Sorsa, pictured with her sons Abinet and Zekiyos near their home in Ethiopia. Following the death of her husband 7 years ago she says the family struggled to survive. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide.
          Mestawat Sorsa, pictured with her sons Abinet and Zekiyos near their home in Ethiopia. Following the death of her husband 7 years ago she says the family struggled to survive. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide.
          Abinet helps his mother, Workinesh, who set up a business after taking part in a graduation-based programme. Photo: Kieran McConville
          Abinet helps his mother, Workinesh, who set up a business after taking part in a graduation-based programme. Photo: Kieran McConville
          Concern has supported host communities surrounding Pugnido Refugee camp in Gambella, Ethiopia, with livelihoods programs, including beekeeping. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide
          Concern has supported host communities surrounding Pugnido Refugee camp in Gambella, Ethiopia, with livelihoods programs, including beekeeping. Photo: Kieran McConville / Concern Worldwide

          How we're helping Ethiopia

          We are working hard to combat suffering and build resilience in Ethiopia. We are doing this by establishing programmes which will improve livelihoods, tackle gender equality and increase humanitarian response.

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          The largest host communities for refugees are probably not the ones you think. Updated for 2025, these are the 10 countries with the largest refugee populations.
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          18 June 2024

          How parenting groups are saving babies’ lives and deepening couples’ love in Ethiopia

          The Tigray and Amhara regions of Ethiopia are consistently vulnerable and prone to acute food insecurity due to multi-faceted crises.
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          Meet the Artist: Eugene Ikua

          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.
          Hamila* (27) with her children in refugee camp in Eastern Chad. From left: Zara* (7), Rawa* (22 months), Murad* (5) and Yakub* (11). Photo: Eugene Ikua/Concern Worldwide
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          Which countries are taking in the most refugees in 2025?

          The largest host communities for refugees are probably not the ones you think. Updated for 2025, these are the 10 countries with the largest refugee populations.
          Bactrian camel
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          Asmaru Derebe (25) with her daughter Filagot Derebe Photo: Eugene Ikua/Concern Worldwide
          Story18 June 2024

          How parenting groups are saving babies’ lives and deepening couples’ love in Ethiopia

          Eugene Ikua, photographer and videographer with Concern Worldwide.
          Story
          4 April 2024

          Meet the Artist: Eugene Ikua

          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.

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          For several years Concern has engaged with universities in Ireland and abroad to work with Masters students as they expand their understanding of development and humanitarian issues, particularly as they research and write their Masters dissertation. This provides Masters students with the opportunity to gain an insight into Concern’s work and to access data for their research. 
          Mwanaesha Haluwa Haji tends to a plot of maize in Makere village in Kenya’s Tana River County. Photo: Lisa Murray/Kerry Group/Concern Worldwide
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          Concern Worldwide UK’s report Nutrition and climate integration for transformative actions, raises the importance of tackling the malnutrition and climate change crises.
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          This issue of Knowledge Matters highlights the wide range of approaches adopted by Concern in promoting climate resilience across multiple countries.

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          Concern staff treats the most severe cases of malnutrition among children under five in the Rohingya refugee camps. Photo: Darren Vaughan / Concern Worldwide.
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          Accountability and transparency are central to our values as an organisation. In fact, they are part of our core values. 
          Women and children arrive at a health centre where their children will be screened for malnutrition and receive treatment, Sasame Dispensary, Kibish North in Kenya's Turkana province. Photo: Lisa Murray/Concern Worldwide
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