Running my first half-marathon ever! Excited for your help towards what I think is a really important cause.

Extreme poverty is solvable, and we've come a long way globally, but it's still not eradicated. In my opinion, Concern Worldwide is doing a great job towards that end. They're unique in their approach: they tackle the issue using multiple complementary programs that work well together.

For example, cash transfers are effective short-term levers, but the benefits tend to fade quickly. However, when paired with economic inclusion programs like training in sustainable agriculture, they tend to be transformational (World Bank summary: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/what-have-we-learned-about-cash-transfers).

These are exactly the kinds of thoughtful programs Concern runs, and why I'm confident they'd put your money to good use. Anything you can spare would mean a lot :)

See here for how your donation would be spent: https://www.concern.org.uk/accountability/how-money-spent