Prevailing over disasters through people’s organized action
33 years of people-based development-oriented disaster interventions in the Philippines
Who We Are
We are the Center for Emergency Aid, Rehabilitation and Development (CONCERN) Inc., a non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization formed in 1986 by concerned individuals from the church, academe, professionals, and various sectors to comprehensively address and support the needs of disaster victims and communities at risk. We are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1988 (SEC No. 148410) and with the Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD SB-RL-00150-2015). We work hand-in-hand with the community organizations, with the support of our partners, to address not only the adverse effects of disasters, but also the underlying causes of people’s vulnerability through our various programs and projects.
What We Do
Emergency Response
We respond to the immediate needs of marginalized communities affected by disasters.
Capability Strengthening
We conduct capability building on Emergency Preparedness, DRR, Environment, Livelihood, Gender Sensitivity and more.
Reconstruction and Development
We build temporary shelters and assist in setting-up resilient and sustainable economic activities.
Our Journey in Numbers
260,821
families provided emergency response and early recovery assistance
8,809
community members trained
10,481
beneficiaries of shelter and infrastructure
5,663
individuals supported by innovation and livelihood programs
Over 140
Grassroots DRRM Organizations Formed
Projects
Our more recently-completed projects, with the support of partner institutions and funding agencies are:
- [2025-present] SAMA-SAMA (Strengthening Civil Society for Inclusive Democracy and Human Rights in Nepal and the Philippines): CECI, GAC
- [2024-2025] Empowering Street Vendors: A Path to Inclusive Urban Development: European Union Advocacy Fund
- [2023-2025] Capacity Enhancement for Resiliency Towards the Advancement of IDPs and a National Disaster Risk Reduction Movement (CERTAIN DRRM): We Effect
- [2022-2024] Environmental Campaign to Strengthen Peoples’ Resiliency in District 1, Albay Province (ECSPRes Project): AWO-International
- [2020-2022] Capability Assistance for People’ s Initiatives at Transformative Actions and Leadership in Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience to Disasters (CAPITAL in CCARD): We Effect
- [2020] Addressing Discrimination against Conflict-Affected Moro People (ADCAMP): Equal Rights Trust
- [2015-2019] Tukod Haiyan Reconstruction Project: CECI, GAC
- [2018-2019] iMSAFE Project: AWO International
- [2018] Floating Garden Innovation Project: CARE Tuklas Innovation Labs, START-UK DFID
- [2017-2018] PBHAC Financial Enablers Project: Oxfam GB/START-UK DFID
- [2015] Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) Early Recovery Project: CECI, GAC
News
Join Our Team: Communication Officer (Sama-Sama Project Philippines)
Terms of Reference (TOR) Position Title: Communication OfficerProject Title: Strengthening Civil Society for Inclusive democracy and Human Rights in Nepal and the Philippines “SAMA-SAMA Project”Location: Cebu CityReports To: Program Manager – PhilippinesContract Type: Project-based, Full-timeDuration: 1 year, renewable based on performance and project needs (July 2025 start) 1. Background The Centre for International Studies…
Join Our Team: Inclusive Governance Specialist (Sama-Sama Project Philippines)
Terms of Reference (TOR) Title Inclusive Governance specialist Contract type Project-based, Full-time Workstation Cebu City Supervisor Program Manager – Philippines International Relationships All project team members in Nepal, Regional Team Leader-Asia, Project Officer- Montreal External Relationships Partners, donors, and government stakeholders in the Philippines Travel Requirement Frequent travel to the project provinces in Philippines Duration:…
Join Our Team: Gender Equality and Human Rights Specialist (Sama-Sama Project Philippines)
Terms of Reference (TOR) Title Gender Equality and Human Rights (GEHR) specialist Contract type Project-based, Full-time Workstation Cebu City Supervisor Program Manager – Philippines International Relationships All project team members in Nepal, Regional Team Leader-Asia, Project Officer- Montreal External Relationships Partners, donors, and government stakeholders in Philippines Travel Requirement Frequent travel to the project provinces…
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Center for Emergency Aid, Rehabilitation and Development (CONCERN) Inc. 