Sir, – As the world continues to face severe challenges, especially in the countries in which Concern works, including Sudan, Syria and Ukraine, we take great hope from the support we get in Ireland, which remains a beacon of generosity and kindness.
The assistance we get from the Irish public has been driving our mission to end extreme poverty since we formed in 1968 in response to famine in the breakaway province of Biafra in Nigeria. Nobody should have to live in fear that they won’t have a home to sleep in, or enough food to feed their children.
To all of you who have supported our work – from the church-gate-collectors, business contributors and community groups, to the bake-sale organisers and school fundraisers – thank you. Your time and efforts have enabled us to support families caught up in humanitarian crises in our 25 countries of operation. We hope for a more peaceful world as we wish you and yours a happy Christmas and New Year. – Yours, etc,
DOMINIC CROWLEY,
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Chief Executive,
Concern Worldwide,
Dublin 2.
