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We're excited to share our stories with you! World Concern does amazing work in fascinating places. We want our story told and appreciate your interest.

For further information, feel free to call or e-mail our communications manager any time.

 

Derek Sciba

Marketing and Communication Manager

(206) 289-7879 desk

(206) 713-5564 mobile

dereks@worldconcern.org


Current Press Releases

Life, Opportunity, Hope

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

Sept. 21, 2009 - Armed Robbers Steal Money for Somalia Relief

Apr. 1, 2009 - "Free Them" 5k Fun Run Benefits Anti-Trafficking Programs

Feb. 25, 2009 - Humanitarian Relief Experts Learn New Skills in Seattle

Dec. 1, 2008 - World AIDS Day, installation of 1,000 crosses

Nov. 28, 2008 - Preview of 1,000 Crosses Event for World AIDS Day, Dec. 1

Nov. 28, 2008 - Global Gift Guide Provides Real Help over Holiday

Nov. 12, 2008 - Donations Fall 30%, Cutbacks Planned

Nov. 9, 2008 - 18-Year-Old Holds Auction for Water Well

May 27, 2008 - Myanmar Cyclone

May 14, 2008 - Myanmar Cyclone

May 12, 2008 - Myanmar Cyclone

May 8, 2008 - Myanmar Cyclone

May 5, 2008 - Myanmar Cyclone


Stock photos, video, logos

Hi-Res World Concern logos


Photos of our work around the World

We have collected a few photo sets 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.  These photos are high resolution, and there are 8 photos in this first set. If you need other photos to support your work, please contact us.


Broadcast quality video

Video of Kenya water well - with interview (.wmv) >>

Video montage - Sri Lanka war response (.wmv) >>

Video for Global Gift Guide (.wmv) >>

Video about World Concern, "Taking Hope Farther (.wmv) >>

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

We also have several 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 more than 1,000 people; 95 percent of them are from the countries where we do our work.

Media attention

Journalists profile our work in local, national and international news. See the ways World Concern is gaining attention.