Climate change is a reality for people in the countries that Concern work in, despite having contributed the least to causing it.

Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, have become more and more frequent, pushing people further into poverty and dependent on humanitarian aid. It's estimated that, by 2050, up to 200 million people could need humanitarian aid every year because of climate-related disasters.

That's why companies across Ireland are taking on the Go Green challenge to support vulnerable communities all over the world whose lives are being threatened by extreme weather events. We all have a role to play in fighting climate change and by signing up to Go Green, you're making a small but powerful step towards a greener future.

At Concern Worldwide, we work with local communities in countries such as Bangladesh, Kenya and Malawi to help people access life-saving essentials like food and water but also help them to adapt and become more resilient to their changing environment.

Our work

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. From rapid emergency response to long-term development programming, we work in 23 countries worldwide and go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.

Responding to the impact of climate change has become a central part of our work - here are some examples of our projects:

In Bangladesh, floods inundate 25% of the land every year. Our work includes building embankments, raising the height of roads and homes above flood level, and providing people with emergency supplies and cash transfers when floods do hit and destroy their crops.

More frequent droughts, followed by heavy flooding, in arid areas of Kenya have left people with no time to recover from one emergency to the next. Concern supports nutrition outreach sites in the north of the country, ensuring life-saving access to nutrition services for children and pregnant or breast-feeding mothers.

Are you ready to get involved and play your part in supporting those affected by climate change? Set up your fundraising page now!