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Impact of Ebola “massive blow” to girls’ education and eliminating poverty says Concern Posted: 06 Mar 2015 08:41 AM PST Concern's Equality Advisor Bernadette Crawford says: It is becoming clear that large numbers of children, particularly girls, will not be returning to school, and this is a massive blow for their educational aspirations and for the future of the female population in those countries. Download the full press release at the link below to read more. Abstract:  On International Women's Day, Concern Worldwide says post-Ebola damage to girls' long-term life prospects and economic potential must be addressed. Language Undefined World region:  Africa Country:  Sierra Leone Project:  Ebola Tags:  liberia ebola outbreak International women's day gender equality IWD15 Primary image:  Resource files:  international_womens_day.pdf Resource type:  Press release Introduction:  Marking International Women's Day on Sunday 8 March, Concern Worldwide today called on the international aid community to focus attention on the growing number of girls not returning to education following the reopening of schools in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Tweet Tweet

Conservation agriculture projects harvest rewards in Malawi Posted: 06 Mar 2015 05:23 AM PST Language Ireland/Worldwide Country:  Malawi Project:  conservation agriculture Accenture Primary image:  Abstract:  Mother of four Alyne Mpunga joined one of Concern's conservation agriculture projects in Malawi in 2012 and is now harvesting the rewards. Introduction:  Tags:  conservation agriculture Malawi success story Irish Aid accenture Tweet Tweet

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