Emergencies
During 2007, Concern implemented 34 emergency projects in 20 countries.
The range of work was broad and reflected Concern’s other areas of expertise: the provision of maternal and child health; environmental health (water and sanitation); nutrition; access to food; shelter and rebuilding infrastructure.
We assisted over 2.9 million people in emergency situations in 2007, either directly or through partners. Drought and floods were the most common emergencies. Conflict still plays a major role as a trigger for some emergency responses as well.
Outcomes
Concern undertook three emergency evaluations in 2007. These concluded that the projects undertaken were implemented effectively, despite facing considerable challenges. Concern reached a wide number of people and beneficiary involvement was a key factor in the success of these projects.
Preventing disasters
Concern aims not only to respond to emergencies as they arise, but also to work with
vulnerable communities to reduce the frequency and impact of disasters. Our Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) approach helps the poorest and most vulnerable to plan for potential disasters and minimise their impact.
Simple interventions, such as supplying families with drought resistant seeds, or planting trees in areas prone to flooding or landslides can prove life-saving should disasters occur.
