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OPPORTUNITIES

Concern America is currently seeking a health professional to serve as a field volunteer in Colombia

Click here for information about volunteering with Concern America

Concern America's International Health Immersion Program provides hands-on learning experiences in Guatemala. Upcoming Immersion trips:

GUATEMALA: September 22-October 13, 2008


NEWS

Concern America lost a very special friend on January 4, 2008, when beloved philosopher and poet John O'Donohue died.

Concern America was chosen as a 2007 finalist for the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize!

Conern America's health work in northwestern Colombia receives the 2007 Clarence H. Moore Award for Voluntary Service!

Concern America can now receive your donations online!

Read Concern America's most recent newsletter

Congratulations Concern America for being recognized as one of the "Best in America."



Concern America is an international development and refugee aid organization that provides long-term, community-based development and support to economically impoverished communities throughout the world.  What distinguishes the work of Concern America is its belief that the transformation of impoverished communities comes from engaging local members in the solutions to their problems.  Concern America does this by training community members in health, education, construction, and income-generation, so that the villagers themselves become the health care providers, educators, well-diggers, cooperative members, etc. 

Since its establishment in 1972, Concern America has worked in fifteen countries on three continents, making a measurable difference in the lives of more than two million people in thousands of communities.  In this country, Concern America infuses a global perspective into social justice education, health, and fair-trade programs.  Concern America is based in Santa Ana, California, and has recently opened a Branch Office in Chicago.

EVENTS

Concern America is turning 35! Stay tuned for information about our 35th anniversary celebrations that will take place in Santa Ana, California, northern California, and Chicago!

• Interested in a Concern America retreat experience in Prague, Czech Republic, or educational experience in Chiapas, Mexico?

• A heartfelt thanks to all walkers, dancers, and supporters! On March 15, 2008, Concern America held its 11th Annual Walk Out of Poverty in Orange County, California, and 1st Annual Dance Out of Poverty in Chicago, Illinois. The Walk welcomed 663 walkers and has raised to date more than $51,000; the Dance saw 75 dancers and to date has raised more than $3,700! Click on the above links for pictures of each event.


DOWNLOADS

Concern America's most recent Annual Report

Concern America's Board of Directors

Concern America Staff members

Mission/Vision Statement of Concern America

• Powerpoint presentations:
- Concern America (4.7 mb)
- Colombia (4.7 mb)
- Mexico (1.2 mb)
- Mozambique (1.3 mb)