Concern America

A globally-focused development organization building capacity in health, water, and income so that communities are able to lift themselves out of poverty.

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Hello from Los Angeles Religious Education Congress ! The Concern America team will be here this weekend. Come by and say “Hello!” 😊

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What will you do for the #WalkOutofPoverty? Will you be joining us in person to walk around Mile Square Park? Share below what your plans are and where, so we can see who is joining us!

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On this special day, we think of all
who go the extra mile,
Those caring, friendly people who
We think of with a smile.
We are so grateful to know you,
That's why we want to say,
To our Concern America community:
Happy Valentine's Day!

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We are so happy to introduce our newest board member, Christy Mokrohisky. Christy is Vice-President for Population Health, Providence St. Joseph Health, in Anaheim, Ca! We are very excited to have her join our team!
To see the rest of our team, visit: https://t.co/DCtLLMdu0T

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We are incredibly excited to unveil our brand-new website, which is now LIVE! 🤩 After collecting historical and recent photos, stories, and quotes from the field, this website has been a year-long labor of love built by our tiny but mighty team here at Concern America.

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Hands up if you’re always loosing your scrunchies! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️
These hand-woven elastic hair scrunchies are made from the gorgeous textile scraps of the indigenous artisans of Las Abejas de Acteal, so each one is unique. Purchase in our Artisan Marketplace!

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There’s nothing like sharing a little love! Our marketplace is full of feel-good, fair-trade items that not only are hand-made with love, but also give back to artisans and makers.

Visit our artisan marketplace to shop ethically today!

https://t.co/wivGeG7POU

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We have so much in store for this special year, as we celebrate Concern America’s 50th anniversary. Be sure to check out our upcoming events!

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The team in Mexico distributed 450 ceramic water filters to homes and schools to ensure access to clean water. Topics such as the environmental health condition of the communities, the importance of clean water, and filter function and maintenance were taught through workshops.

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The programs in Mexico and Guatemala each purchased oxygen tanks and oxygen concentrators to provide emergency treatment to those suffering from COVID-19. Scarce even in the local hospitals, this resource is a lifesaver for hundreds of patients.

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Practitioners have been delivering two-month supplies of medicines to prevent interruptions in treatments, particularly for the elderly community members and those with chronic illnesses, in the face of public transportation shut-downs and travel risks for the health-compromised.

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With an average cost of $3 for each consult (consult, lab tests, medicines, procedures) compared to an average of $20 in a government clinic and many times more in private clinics, care is affordable. Community members saved $2,890,000 in medical expenses last year alone.

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The pandemic caused a redesign of teaching clinics triage processes to ensure the safety of the patients and practitioners. The clinics have been a lifeline, as many government-run hospitals closed their doors to non-COVID patients.

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This month, as we launch our 50th anniversary year, we are looking back and sharing some of our highlights from 2021. Midwives and health promoter practitioners organized to be included as front line workers and got the vaccine when it was first provided in Guatemala.

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The wait is over! You can now preview our Auction catalog, including over 80 unique items, many donated by YOU, our Concern community.

Also, the last day to purchase your Benefactor ticket is this Friday, October 8.

https://t.co/Y9TXsmVhlx

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‘The camps are full of fear, hunger, and cold, heightened even more because of the threat and presence of COVID,” writes Field Team Member Alicia in Chiapas, Mexico.

Read the entire report on our website: https://t.co/rj8LYLvcgB

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Concern America is a participant and beneficiary of the funds raised by the Pedal for Peace, a fundraising bike-a-thon, supporting our health work in Colombia. Visit the link below for more information and help us reach our $1,500 fundraising goal!

https://t.co/O7xdKPHqnX

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Summer is a season of having fun in the sun, so here's a few of our favorite summer must-haves that are ethically sourced from our artisan partners. You can shop guilt-free while also supporting Concern America’s work in Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
https://t.co/C0QYuzRPF4

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We’re a fan of these colorful, fairly-traded Fan Macramé earrings. Each earring is created with a unique color combination, so no two are the same. Fairly traded and created by the artisan cooperative Casa Hogar Comunitario from Chiapas, Mexico.
https://t.co/bPFnLeR0hb

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We are so excited to gather our Concern America community virtually for our 6th Annual Summer Celebration on Sunday, June 27 from 4:00-5:00 PM. Join us for an evening of inspiration, music, and celebration! Visit this link for tickets! https://t.co/YGzZA7mD5C