Concern
# concern - Thursday 6 June, 2013
More than 200 groups tell G8: Here’s how to fight world hunger
It is the largest coalition of NGOs and charities since Make Poverty History in 2005.
# concern - Thursday 30 May, 2013
Concern spent €147m last year – 89% of that went to charity
Concern Worldwide helped over 24 million people last year.
# concern - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Concern Worldwide appoints new CEO
Dominic MacSorley has been named as the humanitarian agency’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective from next month.
# concern - Monday 21 January, 2013
Four ponies rescued as ISPCA gets record no of equine distress calls
The organisation is appealing to owners to be “particularly vigilant” of their animals during the current cold snap.
# concern - Saturday 12 January, 2013
Column: Haiti – Three years on from devastation
The recovery from the 2010 earthquake has slowed but there are strong grounds for optimism, says Concern Worldwide Regional Director, Bríd Kennedy.
# concern - Saturday 1 December, 2012
World Aids Day: Elimination of HIV and Aids blocked by ‘poverty and complacency’
Although global rates of are dropping, complacency is a barrier to completely eliminating HIV, according to experts.
# concern - Monday 5 November, 2012
At last: Constitutional Convention to hold first meeting in December
The first meeting of the Constitutional Convention was delayed as the Government searched for a chairperson – but it’s now set to meet at the start of December
# concern - Friday 26 October, 2012
Poll: Should Ireland distribute foreign aid while it is in a bailout?
With the government suspending aid to Uganda yesterday, we’re asking should Ireland be distributing foreign aid while still under the terms of a bailout?
# concern - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
Drumroll please: Chair of the Constitutional Convention is…. Tom Arnold
The Constitutional Convention had been due to begin meeting this month but had been delayed due to the search for a chairperson.
# concern - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
Former RTÉ London Editor to join Concern Worldwide
O’Connell is to join the Concern Worldwide London office, working with the fundraising, marketing and policy, communications and campaigns teams on ‘special projects’.
# concern - Friday 19 October, 2012
Ulster Bank customers can now donate to charities at ATMs
The Giving Scheme was launched across Ireland and Northern Ireland yesterday.
# concern - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
Marked increase in calls from older people to helpline
Following recent attacks on elderly people during burglaries, a charity has said there is increased fear and concern among older people.
# concern - Sunday 19 August, 2012
Column: How to stop crises becoming disasters
On World Humanitarian Day, Concern Director in Kenya Anne O’Mahony writes from Nairobi on tackling the underlying causes of vulnerability to the worst effects of manmade and natural shocks.
# concern - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Ambulance cuts “putting lives at risk”
A Dublin TD has said that reduction in ambulance services in Dublin could put lives at risk.
# concern - Monday 30 July, 2012
Public donations to Concern fall after 2010 emergencies
NGO’s annual report for 2011 also shows that two members of staff received remunerations of over €95,000 for the year.
# concern - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Ireland to provide €3 million in vital aid to Somalia
Eamon Gilmore announced the funding during a trip to the capital Mogadishu today.
# concern - Friday 29 June, 2012
Italy midfield daunts Spanish coach Del Bosque
The veteran manager believes the team’s axis is Pirlo and Balotelli.
# concern - Monday 18 June, 2012
Column: Dragging heels on climate change hurts the poor
The changing patterns of climate and other factors have caused chaos in the developing world, writes Concern’s CEO Tom Arnold. This week’s Earth Summit is a chance to prioritise solutions.
Shevchenko doubtful for England clash
The striker suffered a knee injury in his side’s game against France.
# concern - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
# concern - Friday 1 June, 2012
Ukraine rocked by racism controversy ahead of Euro 2012
A Nigerian medical student has urged fans not to boycott the tournament, despite being the victim of a racist attack in Kiev.
# concern - Sunday 13 May, 2012
Bad news: Injury puts O’Shea’s Euros place in doubt
Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill admitted he was concerned about the defender’s chances of being fit ahead of the tournament.
# concern - Monday 23 April, 2012
Ulster duo doubtful for Heineken Cup showdown
Chris Henry and Paul Marshall may not be able to take part in the province’s encounter with Edinburgh.
# concern - Monday 19 March, 2012
Tottenham players request heart screenings following Muamba incident
It also been confirmed that Bolton’s match with Aston Villa on Tuesday has been postponed.
# concern - Thursday 8 March, 2012
Column: Women and girls hold solution to extreme poverty
Gender equality is good for everyone, writes Bernadette Crawford, Equality Adviser for Concern Worldwide, on International Women’s Day.
# concern - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
Joe Canning suffers injury set-back during Fitzgibbon Cup clash
“I know the manager, Anthony Cunningham has spoken to Joe himself and we’ll know more tomorrow.”
# concern - Thursday 12 January, 2012
Half a million people still living in camps in Haiti
Plan Ireland’s report on Haiti two years after earthquake reveals major challenges as other NGOs also note scale of work required for country to recover will need international investment.
Column: Haiti is slowly recovering – but criticising aid agencies doesn’t help
Aid agencies are criticised for the slow place of recovery in Haiti – but that criticism puzzles Tom Arnold of Concern.
# concern - Thursday 1 December, 2011
Column: The drugs do work – but there are new obstacles in the fight against AIDS
Yes, AIDS-related deaths are decreasing – but there are several huge threats in the fight against HIV and AIDS, writes Breda Gahan on World Aids Day.
# concern - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
Somali militants ban 16 aid groups and UN agencies
The Islamist group has banned Concern, UNICEF, the World Health Organization and UNHCR – amongst others – from operating in the country, where 250,000 people face the immediate risk of starvation.
# concern - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
U2 covers album launched to raise money for Concern
The album features tracks from Achtung Baby, covered by Patti Smith, Depeche Mode and Jack White, and all proceeds will go to Concern’s East Africa appeal.
# concern - Tuesday 1 November, 2011
Gibson a doubt for Estonia playoff, as Ireland’s injury woes continue
The United midfielder has been added to a long list of players who face fitness battles ahead of the games.
# concern - Monday 31 October, 2011
Column: An open letter to the world’s seven billionth child
As the world’s population officially hits 7,000,000,000, Tom Arnold of Concern tells today’s baby what lies in store.
# concern - Saturday 22 October, 2011
Whyte looks to the future despite tax concerns
Rangers owner Craig Whyte says the club “will be fine” despite another difficult week for the SPL side.
# concern - Monday 3 October, 2011
Rory Best doubtful for quarter-final with Wales
Ulster hooker’s participation in the last eight showdown is in the balance after he sprained the AC join in his right shoulder.
# concern - Friday 23 September, 2011
Ireland increases aid for Horn of Africa famine victims
The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced a further €1 million in support for famine victims, while Bono has joined a group of celebrities calling for more action.
# concern - Tuesday 20 September, 2011
NetHope chooses Ireland for annual technology summit
NetHope, a collaborative organisation which aims to improve humanitarian agencies’ access to ICT in the developing world, has asked Concern to host its 10th annual summit in Kildare.
# concern - Monday 18 July, 2011
Mary Robinson in drought stricken Horn of Africa
The former president’s visit comes nearly 20 years after her first trip to Somalia to highlight the crisis there.
# concern - Friday 15 July, 2011
Ireland to give extra €1m in aid to Horn of Africa
Countries in East Africa are in the grip of the worst drought in 60 years, with millions facing starvation.
# concern - Wednesday 6 July, 2011
In pictures: A photo essay from war-torn Somalia
Striking images from Somalia, where the worst drought in the region for 60 years is affecting some 7 million people.
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