Concern Worldwide UK

05/06/2026

👏 A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers at the Concern Worldwide Derry Bookshop and Community Group! 💚

Thank you for your years of compassion, dedication, and tireless efforts to support communities globally. Whether it’s selling books, joining the Scalp Walk event, or helping with collections, your efforts truly matter.

We’re grateful for your ongoing support and the positivity you bring to our team and communities. Your commitment reminds us that every small act of generosity and kindness can create lasting change.

04/06/2026

Say hello to Gordon McDade. For over ten years, Gordon has shared his expertise and passion with our School Debates Programme and more recently as a Community Champion.

Gordon shared why he volunteers, "I want my time and skills to contribute to something bigger than myself, helping communities facing extreme poverty, displacement and crisis."

Thank you for your support and being such a dedicated part of our team!

03/06/2026

📉 UK aid is being cut to its lowest level in decades. These cuts have real consequences for families around the world:

🍚 Food not delivered
🚑 Healthcare withdrawn
🤱🏾 Lives put at risk

✍️ Watch the video to see what’s at stake, then sign the petition: https://bit.ly/3PdRQqx

02/06/2026

🌟 Meet our Fermanagh Group🌟

This amazing group has been fundraising for Concern since 1989 and have raised an absolutely incredible £630,000!

Last year alone they raised over £29k, and the Beechvale Walk event they support has raised an additional £39K since it started in 2013.

Our NI Director, Jackie Trainor, paid tribute to the incredible efforts of our volunteers:

“For more than 40 years now, the people of Fermanagh have rallied to our cause, time and time again. Every single donation and hour volunteered has made a lasting difference to families facing hunger, conflict and climate crises around the world. We are so very grateful to everyone who has helped make this happen – we simply could not do it without you.”

01/06/2026

💚 This , we’re celebrating our amazing volunteers who make Concern’s work in Northern Ireland possible. We’re so grateful for everything you do and couldn’t make this impact without you. Thank you all for your dedication and kindness ⤵️

28/05/2026

Close to 300 million people face extreme levels of hunger. Yet world leaders are stepping back from their responsibility in the face of catastrophic humanitarian crises.

Escalating needs have to be met with fewer resources, and brutal decisions are being made regarding which programmes continue to be funded. Meaning fewer treatments are available for children suffering from acute undernutrition. Every single child reaching a state of undernourishment represents a political and moral failure by global leaders.

This , we urge governments to recommit to global humanitarian cooperation by restoring lifesaving assistance, prioritising food security and nutrition, and placing local communities at the centre of decision making.

While close to 300 million people face extreme levels of hunger, world leaders are choosing to dangerously step back from their responsibility in the face of catastrophic humanitarian crises, hunger, and malnutrition.

27/05/2026

As of 24 May, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has led to 129 deaths, 101 confirmed cases and 904 suspected cases.

Local health facilities continue to face significant challenges due to limited resources and the absence of an approved treatment or vaccine for this particular strain.

Concern is responding to help protect communities and prevent the current outbreak of Ebola in the DRC from spreading.

However, cuts in international aid have heavily impacted the region, and while humanitarian donors are mobilising to support the emergency response, the needs are huge and require massive and prolonged support ⤵️

Concern Worldwide is responding to help protect communities and prevent the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo from spreading.

26/05/2026

Concern is responding to the developing outbreak of Ebola, after more than 900 cases were suspected in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda.

The outbreak is now a public health emergency of international concern, according to the World Health Organisation. Acting early is critical. The faster we can put prevention measures in place, the more lives we can protect.

Concern is responding by supporting communities and health centres with handwashing stations, sanitation supplies, emergency toilets, showers and waste disposal pits to help protect people in high-risk areas. Donate today: https://bit.ly/3PoOjG3

25/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of our Derry bookshop and launching something brand new!

🛍️ We'll be opening the city's first charity pop-up shop in a beautiful historic building, and bringing a fresh, vibrant new shopping experience to the heart of Derry City.

👀 Keep an eye out for more updates as we embark on this exciting new journey ⤵️

Derry City & Strabane District Council
Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District

International humanitarian organisation Concern Worldwide has announced plans to open the first charity pop-up shop in Derry, expanding its retail presence in the city.

23/05/2026

🌟 Saturday Star Spotlight 🌟

Earlier this month, Firefighter Graham from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service took on the Belfast City Marathon!

Our very own Nadia Duncan from the Challenges and Events team caught up with him after he crossed the finish line.

Huge thanks, Graham, for going the extra mile for ! 👏🚒