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Humanitarian crisis in Haiti worsens after 7.2 magnitude earthquake

More than 1,400 people have died and thousands more injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on Saturday morning, and a monthlong state of emergency has been declared in…

Cooking with Concern: A Bangladeshi Recipe to…

Cooking with Concern: A Bangladeshi Recipe to Try at Home

This year the Concern Global Gala: Unite to Fight Hunger is all about the power of food. That’s why...

Gender-based violence: 16 things to know for…

Gender-based violence: 16 things to know for 16 Days of Activism

Every year, the 16 Days of Activism campaign begins on November 25 and challenges gender-based violence against women and girls.

The real hunger games: The deadly link…

The real hunger games: The deadly link between inequality and hunger, explained

Inequality and hunger exist in a vicious cycle. This piece is adapted in part from Naomi Hossain's "Inequality, Hunger, and...

Cooking with Concern: A Congolese Recipe to Try at Home

This year the Concern Global Gala: Unite to Fight Hunger is all about the power of food. That’s why we’ve partnered with some amazing chefs to stand united to fight global hunger. As a special treat, we...

Plumpy’Nut: A Life-Saving Treatment to #CancelHunger

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Concern has operated for over a quarter of a century, there is...

Cooking With Concern: A Haitian Recipe to…

Cooking With Concern: A Haitian Recipe to Try at Home

This year the Concern Global Gala: Unite to Fight Hunger is all about the power of food. That's why we've...

Which countries take in the most refugees?…

Which countries take in the most refugees? These are the 12 largest host communities of 2021

A common misconception is that refugees are flooding into Europe and North America. In most cases, they seek refuge in...

The top 11 causes of poverty around the world

Approximately 10% of the world’s population lives in extreme poverty. But why? Updated for 2021, we look at 11 of the top causes of poverty around the world.