Austin Kennan and Suzanne Flood

In this episode, we sat down with Concern Worldwide Ethiopia Country Director Austin Kennan and Hanano Programme Director Suzanne Flood to explore what it takes to tackle hunger and malnutrition in some of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable communities. They discuss Ireland’s long-standing humanitarian partnership with Ethiopia, the impact of the Hanano programme across the Mandera Triangle, and the importance of working with local partners, mothers, and community leaders to build lasting resilience. The conversation also reflects on Ireland’s own history of famine and why solidarity, humanitarian action, and long-term development remain as important as ever.