We promote eco-friendly farming techniques that are tailored to local environments and designed to improve food security and nutrition, helping communities sustainably manage water and other natural resources. Here's a snapshot of some of the impact our teams and partners were able to accomplish in just one year:
- 87,000+ people reached via a 5-year disaster risk reduction program in Pakistan.
- 33,500 farmers & pastoralists in Chad reached in work that addresses climate challenges.
- 50,000+ people in North Korea reached via Climate Smart Agriculture on 26 cooperative farms.
- 50,200 people in Kenya and Ethiopia reached in 18 months with LEAF Project.
The UN estimates that 70% of disasters are now climate related. By 2030, climate change could force more than 100 million people into extreme poverty. By that same year, half the world’s population is expected to live in a water-stressed area.
Those who bear the least responsibility for climate change suffer its effects the most. These effects include food and water scarcity, lost livelihoods, lower education levels, and gender-based violence. In short, climate change perpetuates poverty.
A History of Our Work
Impact Of A Changing Climate
- 21.5 million people around the world displaced since 2010 due to climate disasters.
- 29.6 million acres of arable land are lost to drought and land degradation each year.
- 52% of the world’s people expected to live in water-stressed regions by 2050.
- 80% of people living with hunger are in areas prone to extreme weather.
The scope of the problem is immense. But there is still hope. For every dollar donated to Concern, $0.93 goes directly into our life-saving programs around the world. Your tax-deductible gift makes you part of a vital community that enables us to reach millions of people each year with dynamic climate response.