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Kelly and her husband, Jim, a Concern Board Member, have visited Concern’s programs in Haiti, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and just recently Uganda. When they are not globe-trotting, they are providing vital support to Concern’s Chicago events.
While visiting a Concern water project in the Wollo region of Ethiopia, a villager told Kelly that the simple, gravity-driven water pipe, “changed everything.”
“I thought ‘everything’ was certainly hyperbole,” Kelly said. “I had a lot to learn… the ongoing impact it can have on generations is profound. Don’t you want to be a part of that?”
June 10, 1:00 PM (EST)
The Covid-19 pandemic will have a devastating effect on many around the world — especially on women and girls. Learn why women are the most at risk in emergencies, why we must continue to support them, and how can we all be part of the solution.
You will hear from Concern Worldwide US, CEO, Colleen Kelly and our three guest panelists Deirdre O’Connor, Managing Director, BlackRock; Kate Waters, Senior Vice President-Financial Advisor,…
Concern’s corporate and foundation partners play a critical role in our work. Join forces with us to create lasting change for people living in at-risk and chronically-disadvantaged communities all over the globe.
Concern Active Citizenship (CAC) is an innovative educational program that is raising awareness of international humanitarian issues among middle and high school students across the U.S. Through dynamic resources and student-led activities, CAC is empowering youth to take meaningful action in their communities.
With an emphasis on the Global Goals, established by the United Nations in 2015, Concern Active Citizenship defines complex global issues and instills young people with the 21st-century knowledge and skills needed to take steps toward a brighter future.
Volunteers make our work possible. Turn your concern into action by donating your time and expertise, and in return you’ll get access to exciting events, learn more about current affairs, collaborate with a group of like-minded people, and get inspired by seeing how much we can collectively do to help the world’s most vulnerable people. We aren’t able to offer opportunities in the field at this time, but we welcome all to sign up to help at a number of fun and rewarding annual events!
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