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We're excited to share our stories with you! With the help of thousands of supporters, World Concern gives hope to the poor in the world's most desperate places. We want our story told and appreciate your interest.

Please feel free to call or e-mail our communications officer any time.

 

Cathy Herholdt

Communications Officer

(206) 546-7374

cathyh@worldconcern.org


Current Press Releases

News About World Concern's Work

May 16, 2013 - World Concern Responds to Cyclone Mahasen in Bangladesh

April 12, 2013 - World Concern Free Them Event Helps Stop Human Trafficking

November 1, 2012 - World Concern Responds to Hurricane Sandy in Haiti and U.S.

October 2, 2012 - Food Distribution in the Horn of Africa Goes High Tech

August 24, 2012 - World Concern Prepares to Respond to Tropical Storm Isaac in Haiti

July 17, 2012 - World Concern and Tech Startup Partner to More Efficiently Distribute Food to Hungry

May 17, 2012 - New Arrivals in Horn of Africa Border Town Need Help

May 10, 2012 - 1,700 Runners Expected at "Free Them" 5k to Stop Human Trafficking

April 19, 2012 - Sudan-South Sudan Conflict Hinders Humanitarian Aid

April 10, 2012 - Nutributter Shipment Arrives in South Sudan

Feb. 14, 2012 - World Concern Expands Drought Response

Jan. 11, 2012 - Haiti Earthquake - Progress, 2 Years Later

Dec. 14, 2011 - Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas

Nov. 22, 2011 - World Concern Offers Alternative to Black Friday

Nov. 3, 2011 - World Concern Reaches 30,000+ with Food Aid in Southern Somalia

Sept. 30, 2011 - World Concern Provides Aid after Attack on Somali Border Town

Sept. 19, 2011 - World Concern Receives $20,000 Cash Donation in a Grocery Bag

Aug. 31, 2011 - Avoiding Food Aid Misuse During Famine - Vouchers Offer Resourceful Way to Help Famine Victims

Aug. 3, 2011 - Northwest Aid Organizations Team Up in Horn of Africa Famine Response

July 20, 2011 - UN Announces Somalia Famine Today: Seattle-based World Concern Responds to Save Lives

July 15,2011 - World Concern Responds to Horn of Africa Drought - 10 Million Affected

July 8, 2011 - South Sudan Celebrates Independence

June 17, 2011 - World Concern Responds to South Sudan Crisis

April 27, 2011 - World Concern Supporters Fight Human Trafficking at "Free Them" 5k

February 23, 2011 - World Concern Sudan Staff Member Named CRISTA Employee of the Year

January 5, 2011 - World Concern Haiti One-Year Fact Sheet

January 5, 2011 - World Concern Commemorates Haiti Earthquake Anniversary

December 9, 2010 - Violence Halts Cholera Response in Haiti

December 1, 2010 - World AIDS Day 2010 - Much is Needed to Reach Millennium Development Goal

October 22, 2010 - World Concern Responds to Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

October 4, 2010 - World Concern Marketing Director Derek Sciba Receives Distinguished Journalism Award

Sept. 30, 2010 - World Concern Welcomes Dr. Paul Robinson as Director of International Health Programs

Sept. 23, 2010 - Solar Cookers Change Lives in Chad

July 19, 2010 - World Concern Packs Shipping Container with Back to School Items for Children in Haiti

June 21,2010 - World Concern's Haiti Country Director Visits Seattle

June 17, 2010 - Donations from Local Companies Bring Comfort and Meet Vital Needs in Uganda

March 4, 2010 - Haiti Supporters Visit Port Au Prince - One Day’s Wages Founder and SPIRIT 105.3 Host Checking On Progress

Feb. 27, 2010 - Kids' Healing Kits for Haiti

Feb. 26, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Feb. 10, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Feb. 4, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Feb. 2, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 29, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 25, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 22, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 18, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 17, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 16, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 15, 2010 - Haiti SPIRIT Fundraiser Outcome

Jan. 14, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 13, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

Jan. 12, 2010 - Haiti Earthquake Update

 


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Photos of our work around the World

We have thousands of photos of our work that you may use in your broadcasts or publications. Please keep in mind that the watermark and any applicable copyright information associated with each photo must stay in-tact.  If you need photos, please contact us.


Broadcast quality video

Haiti Earthquake Broll - High Quality

Kenya Drought / Famine Broll – Regular Quality

Kenya Drought / Famine Broll – Highest Quality

Contact Derek Sciba for information about other high-quality video suitable for broadcast.

We also have many videos on YouTube. View them here.


World Concern history

Our world-wide focus on building communities began when two men pondered what to do with some extra medicine.

About us

World Concern employs nearly 1,000 people; 95 percent of them are from the countries where we do our work.

Media attention

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