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??This time last week we partnered with Ireland Network Chicago to host IN Conversation - The Future of Agritech and Foodtech, an insightful panel on the timely topic of?#Agribusiness?and the Future of Food. Moderated by Kathryn Waller, MPH, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Concern Worldwide US, the panel featured:? ???Denis Neville, Founder and CEO of?CoreFX Ingredients ?? Eamonn Byrne, COO & Director of?Lakeview Energy LLC ???Hassan Olow, Program Director, Concern Worldwide Kenya ??Victoria Curotto, Global Accelerator Manager at?SVG Ventures | THRIVE In delving into the evolving landscape of food production, addressing challenges and opportunities in driving advancements in sustainable practices and research and development, the conversation explored how Agritech and Foodtech are shaping global food systems and enhancing competitiveness in key markets like #Chicago, where agribusiness and food manufacturing play a vital role. Hassan Olow, Program Director, Concern Worldwide Kenya specifically shared compelling case studies on how these advancements are addressing issues of poverty and hunger worldwide through Concern Worldwide’s impactful work. A special thank you to everyone who joined this conversation!?

?? Thank you for joining us at the Concern Global Gala: Unite to Fight Hunger in #Chicago. As we shared an unforgettable dining experience with renowned Chef Andrew Graves, at the Chicago Winery, we felt the power of collective action. With the overwhelming wave of generosity, we have raised over $95,000 with donations still being added. Thank you for sharing our vision of a future free from extreme hunger. Swipe ?? for photos from the event! Host Sponsors: Dolores Connolly and Dan Casey Sterlingeng Engineering Company, Kelly and Jim McShane The McShane Companies Silver Sponsor: Molex Bronze Sponsors: ADM, Holmes Murphy, Molly McShane and George Schaefer

?? Today, on #WorldToiletDay, we're highlighting Concern Worldwide's work constructing emergency latrines and showers and supplying hand-washing stations in IDP sites, including Bulengo camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo with support from USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance. Protracted conflict has led to the displacement of over 2.6 million people in North Kivu province in Eastern DRC. Almost 1 million people have sought shelter in overcrowded displacement sites (IDP sites) on the outskirts of the city of Goma. Households living in IDP sites face a severe shortage of water and sanitation facilities, increasing the risk of cholera epidemics and other waterborne diseases. Concern is supporting this community by distributing essential items for household cleanliness, delivering awareness-raising activities, and establishing latrine management committees who are also trained in ?? soap-making. ? #USAID #USAIDinDRC

?? Manish Kumar Agrawal, Country Director Bangladesh, Concern Worldwide shares an update from Baku, Azerbaijan, where #COP29 is currently taking place. Take a look and head to the??? link in the comments for all you need to know about COP29.

?? Working with local charity Nusaned, Concern Worldwide?is supporting?a major distribution of hot meals to people who fled bombings in Lebanon and are living in temporary emergency shelters in Beirut. ???For media inquires or to speak to a member of our team about this response, please connect with Candance Patel-Taylor at [email protected]

?? We're 3 weeks away from the Concern Global Gala: Unite to Fight Hunger in #NewYork on Friday, December 6 at the iconic Cipriani Wall Street! Co-chaired by?our?Board Chair Joanna Geraghty, Chief Executive Officer of JetBlue,?alongside Board Member,?Eash Sundaram, President and Chief Executive Officer of Utpata Ventures, we're thrilled to celebrate two honorees as recipients of the Tom Moran Seeds of Hope Award: Terry George, Director and Screenwriter of Hotel Rwanda and Frank Sica, Partner at Tailwind Capital. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, including, Mastercard, Intelsat, Mast-J?germeister US, Inc., WPP, Thales, Cushman & Wakefield, Mutual of America Financial Group, ATMECS Global Inc, Ravi Velagapudi whose generosity is making this evening possible. With the support of these partners, influential guests, one-of-a-kind raffle prizes, and a lively auction with beloved auctioneer Sophie Colgan, this gala promises to be an unforgettable night of impact for the communities Concern partners with across 26 countries. ??RSVP at?concernusa.org/nycgala With your support, Concern will not just respond to hunger crises, but imagine and create a future where they no longer exist.

??This time last Sunday, #TeamConcern was racing 26.2 miles through the five boroughs of New York City! Thank you to all of our runners who raised awareness and $65,000 of critical funds for the most vulnerable families around the world that Concern Worldwide reaches as part of the historic New York Road Runners NYC Marathon. Interested in running in the 2025 #NYCMarathon? Reach out to Matt Durkin,MPA for more information on joining Team Concern!?

??Nguinambaye Gagya Jonas gives us an update from Adré where Concern Worldwide is at the Chad-Sudan border loading 47 tons of ready-to-use-therapeutic food (RUTF) to provide life-saving health and nutrition support and prevent further catastrophic hunger in #Sudan. With programs in the country for 38 years, Concern remains on the ground supporting the most vulnerable conflict-affected communities. Take a look and head to the ?? link in the comments to Unite to Fight Hunger with Concern around the world. ?? Kieran McConville/Concern Worldwide

??Nguinambaye Gagya Jonas gives us an update from Adré where Concern Worldwide is at the Chad-Sudan border loading 47 tons of ready-to-use-therapeutic food (RUTF) to provide life-saving health and nutrition support and prevent further catastrophic hunger in #Sudan. With programs in the country for 38 years, Concern remains on the ground supporting the most vulnerable conflict-affected communities. Take a look and head to the ?? link in the comments to Unite to Fight Hunger with Concern around the world. ?? Kieran McConville/Concern Worldwide

??? Calling our #Chicago network! We are thrilled to partner with Ireland Network Chicago in hosting Hassan Olow, Program Director, Concern Worldwide Kenya with Denis Neville, Founder & CEO of CoreFX Ingredients LLC for their next "IN Conversation" Speaker Series on the timely topic of #Agribusiness and the Future of Food. Grab your tickets for the evening and reach out to Bridget Conway to connect further!