Concern Universal was founded in 1976 and works in partnership to challenge poverty and inequality. Every year, around 1.5 million people living in poverty in 12 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America are improving their quality of life, through Concern Universal’s work.

Our vision is world where justice, dignity and respect prevail for all and we do this through practical work with individuals, communities and partners to:

• Improve food security and sustainable livelihoods through agricultural development, nurturing natural resources, and enabling access to mincrofinance and markets.
• Improve health through access to safe water and sanitation, preventetive healthcare, improved nutrition and action on HIV and AIDS.
• Improve respect for rights, through empowerment of women, children and other vulnerable groups.
• Improve skills through literacy circles, capacity building and other training.
• Reduce vulnerability through disaster risk reduction, integrating emergency preparedness and response work with long-term development.

Website: www.concern-universal.org