In March 2019, Cyclone Idai ripped through Malawi in south eastern Africa, affecting over 840,000 people.

The year’s maize crop was just weeks from being harvested when Cyclone Idai struck. The winds, heavy rains and flash floods destroyed the fields of crops, denying families of a favourable harvest. 

Climate-related hunger

With a population of approximately 17 million, Malawi is ranked among the poorest countries in the world. It’s just one of many countries where climate change and extreme weather have contributed to food insecurity and hunger.

In Malawi, Concern has worked with farmers to train them in conservation agriculture skills like crop rotation, as well as supporting them in the immediate wake of the cyclone to get back on their feet as quickly as possible.

That’s why on 13 March, we’re asking the people of Ireland to Go Green for Concern. Green jumpers, green cakes, green shoes – no matter how green you go, the money you raise will help communities affected by climate change.