World Concern is a U.S.-based, Christian humanitarian relief and development organization working in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Established in 1955, World Concern works to alleviate suffering among the poor in developing countries and to address the root causes in each context. World Concern’s primary strategy is community-based, integrated development. World Concern works in multiple sectors to build the capacity of village-based groups, nongovernmental partners and other counterparts to lead and sustain their development. World Concern is committed to best practices of inclusive, participatory and accountable relief and development and maintains rigorous standards of both financial and program monitoring. Program assistance is provided on the basis of need alone, without regard to race, creed or religion. Worldwide, World Concern offers life, opportunity and hope to more than 6 million people annually.
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The Combat Human Trafficking project aims to improve knowledge, attitude and capacity of right holders, civil society and duty bearers to combat human trafficking and establish project cycle and resource management... Learn more
Last updated April 3, 2019
In this project World Concern aims to implement key interventions that are crucial for child health, growth and development. As the 1,000-day period from pregnancy to the child s second birthday is crucial, the... Learn more
Last updated April 3, 2019
In its ongoing efforts, World Concern is collaborating in the transitional shelter assistance for the Rohingya refugees which have fled Myanmar into Bangladesh. This project continues the resettlement of... Learn more
Last updated April 3, 2019
This project will leverage the current SPACE program to empower women in Self-Help Groups with savings and livelihood opportunities to increase income, which will give them an option to protect their children... Learn more
Last updated March 21, 2019
This World Concern project aims at enhancing the capacities of communities in 24 villages to improve their own health and to lead their own development. The project is part of a phase out plan and therefore emphasizes... Learn more
Last updated March 21, 2019
Five villages will become aware of and responsive to the needs and opportunities in their villages. These villages are in the poorest province within Laos, so poverty graduation will be a focus for the most vulnerable... Learn more
Last updated March 20, 2019
World Concern Bangladesh started this rural micro and small business development program in FY 2000 in response to the needs of rural people as expressed by many indigenous Christian organizations. Particularly,... Learn more
Last updated March 20, 2019
The Hear project aims to provide educational and clinical facilities to 1,175 hearing impaired children and their families in addition to fostering a community free from discrimination in which all members... Learn more
Last updated March 20, 2019
Women Empowerment for Self-Reliant program is working on group approach. Women face many social obstacles; moreover they have very little access in financial institutions. But women can keep contribution... Learn more
Last updated March 20, 2019
The Family Development for Children with Scholarships (FDCS) project aims to provide education opportunities to 2,600 disadvantaged and minority children and their families in the Dhaka, Jessore, Khulna,... Learn more
Last updated March 20, 2019
