Russell Gates (@russellwgates) 's Twitter Profile
Russell Gates

@russellwgates

Lucky enough to work for Concern Worldwide as their Regional Director- Central Africa and Haiti. Lived in DRC, Burundi, Tanzania, South Sudan. Views are my own.

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Concern Worldwide UK (@concernuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Concern and other NGOs have come together to stand in solidarity with communities who have been targeted by racist attacks in the UK recently. Our world needs more compassion and unity in place of hatred and division. Read the Bond open letter 👇 bit.ly/4dpPQm0

Concern Worldwide (@concern) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Famine has already been declared in parts of #Sudan. “Famine means that children are already dying in large numbers,” Concern CEO David Regan told a Dóchas briefing today. Concern’s staff report that the health of children reporting to clinics is deteriorating rapidly.

Famine has already been declared in parts of #Sudan. “Famine means that children are already dying in large numbers,” Concern CEO David Regan told a <a href="/Dochasnetwork/">Dóchas</a> briefing today.

Concern’s staff report that the health of children reporting to clinics is deteriorating rapidly.
Ministry of Local Government | Rwanda (@rwandalocalgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Minister of State M Solange KAYISIRE received courtesy call from Russell Gates, Regional Director for Central Africa and Haiti at Concern Worldwide. Russell introduced the new Concern Rwanda Country Director, Mr. Yvan Trapet who will serve both Rwanda & Burundi, with residence in Burundi.

Minister of State <a href="/mskayisire/">M Solange KAYISIRE</a> received courtesy call from <a href="/RussellWGates/">Russell Gates</a>, Regional Director for Central Africa and Haiti at <a href="/Concern/">Concern Worldwide</a>.

Russell introduced the new Concern Rwanda Country Director, Mr. Yvan Trapet who will serve both Rwanda &amp; Burundi, with residence in Burundi.
Ministry of Local Government | Rwanda (@rwandalocalgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The discussions further focused on strengthening collaboration in the implementation of the Strategy for Graduation out of Poverty #GiraWigire.

The discussions further focused on strengthening collaboration in the implementation of the Strategy for Graduation out of Poverty #GiraWigire.
Concern Worldwide Malawi (@concernmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Malawi's climate crisis is an existential crisis. With over 80% of Malawians making their living off their land, Concern is working tirelessly with partners to mitigate the devastating impacts of climate change and build lasting resilience for all. theguardian.com/global-develop…

Concern Worldwide UK (@concernuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tens of thousands of people in #Lebanon are fleeing escalating violence. Concern is urgently providing emergency shelter, psychological first aid and cash assistance to people who have been displaced. Please donate to our appeal. bit.ly/3XGQd4S

Tens of thousands of people in #Lebanon are fleeing escalating violence. Concern is urgently providing emergency shelter, psychological first aid and cash assistance to people who have been displaced.

Please donate to our appeal. 
bit.ly/3XGQd4S
United Against Malnutrition & Hunger (UAMH) (@unitedamh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In 1984 there was global moral outrage that famine was happening in Ethiopia. 40 years on and Lord Jonny Oates wants to see the world wake again from its indifference and demand action to tackle the #HungerCrisis that is affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide👇 #SDG2

DEC (@decappeal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Aid workers with DEC member charities and their local partners are delivering urgent supplies across the Middle East: clean water, food, blankets, and medical care. Every donation helps us reach more families. Donate now: donation.dec.org.uk/middle-east-ap…

Aid workers with DEC member charities and their local partners are delivering urgent supplies across the Middle East: clean water, food, blankets, and medical care. 

Every donation helps us reach more families. 

Donate now: donation.dec.org.uk/middle-east-ap…
Russell Gates (@russellwgates) 's Twitter Profile Photo

More than 40,000 people newly displaced in Haiti and the Concern Worldwide team is responding with clean water and psychosocial support. Concern Worldwide Haiti were quick to respond as always but much more of a response needed.

Concern Worldwide Malawi (@concernmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Flash flooding in Nsanje 🚨 We’re on the ground, listening to communities and assessing their immediate needs. With ongoing projects in Nsanje and efforts to support refugees from Mozambique, we’re committed to resilience and protecting livelihoods—whatever it takes. 💪

Russell Gates (@russellwgates) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here in Belfast to speak at the launch of “And so, I fled” an exhibition telling the stories of displaced communities in Eastern DRC in their own words Concern Worldwide NI Concern Worldwide Concern Worldwide UK #ukaid #drc UK in DRC

Here in Belfast to speak at the launch of  “And so, I fled” an exhibition telling the stories of displaced communities in Eastern DRC in their own words <a href="/ConcernNI/">Concern Worldwide NI</a> <a href="/Concern/">Concern Worldwide</a> <a href="/ConcernUK/">Concern Worldwide UK</a> #ukaid #drc <a href="/UKinDRC/">UK in DRC</a>
Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence (ICGBV) (@icgbv_ireland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, Irish leaders from dev, humanitarian & defence sectors reaffirmed their pledge to end GBV at the CEO/Leader Roundtable. 📄Read more: tinyurl.com/yham3fpf #ICGBV_Pledge #EndGBV

Today, Irish leaders from dev, humanitarian &amp; defence sectors reaffirmed their pledge to end GBV at the  CEO/Leader Roundtable.

📄Read more: tinyurl.com/yham3fpf

#ICGBV_Pledge #EndGBV
Concern Worldwide Malawi (@concernmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big strides for climate action in Malawi! 🌍💪 This Wednesday, our Country Director and team met Hon. Dr. Owen Chomanika to discuss bold solutions to the climate challenges facing the country. The time to act is now—let’s protect our planet together! 🌱🔥

Big strides for climate action in Malawi! 🌍💪 This Wednesday, our Country Director and team met Hon. Dr. Owen Chomanika to discuss bold solutions to the climate challenges facing the country. The time to act is now—let’s protect our planet together! 🌱🔥
Concern Worldwide (@concern) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing the third largest displacement crisis in the world – after Sudan and Syria. Concern is part of an EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 funded response to providing health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and protection to displaced people in Masisi territory

Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing the third largest displacement crisis in the world – after Sudan and Syria.

Concern is part of an <a href="/eu_echo/">EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺</a> funded response to providing health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and protection to displaced people in Masisi territory