Water Is Life - Concern Universal

This is the first year that my family didn't experience a hunger season

Over 80% of Malawians are subsistence farmers. This means the food they grow is just enough to feed the family, with barely enough to survive. With little income and nowhere to go to buy food, they are reliant on the land… Read more

Over a million children die every year from diarrhoea caused by unclean water and poor sanitation

Working with the community in Ndioga, Nigeria, Concern Universal installed an additional borehole, as there were just too many people using the existing one. Villagers there also needed educating on the importance of hygiene and sanitation… Read more

The community water pump and sink area that has been installed has changed our lives

Felizardo Alexander tells us about the importance of water in his community in Mozambique, and the difference the new community pump and wash area has made to his life. Before, we used to have to walk to River Nahukala which is 1.5 km away… Read more

Wye Valley Challenge Skydive Three Peaks Challenge

Just £10 can provide enough resilient seeds for a family in The Gambia to grow food for a year. Your money can make a difference, please give what you can.

The 3,000 Mile Service

In 2009, Hartpury College in Gloucestershire donated a 'little red tractor' to help farmers in The Gambia. We all felt it was time for a service, so students took the trip of a lifetime to make sure the tractor was still pulling its weight.

Welcome Esther Mweso

In March, we welcomed Esther Mweso, a Project Manager for Concern Universal in Malawi to the UK. Esther has been visiting schools, colleges and community groups, discussing what life is like for people living in poverty in Malawi.

Royal Visit

We had a royal visitor in February! With our 'Gambia is Good' partner Haygrove, we were proud to host the Princess Royal. We were really impressed with how much she knew about international development.