Impact stories

Rather than CARE setting and measuring a priority, we’re listening to what people say makes the most difference in their own lives.

By making sure people in Bangladesh received necessary information about impending disasters, communities were able to act to prevent damage from floods. 

“These days things have changed. My husband supports me and in taking the child to under 5 appointments. [Husband] cooks and prepares the food for all to eat and we even laugh together now.”

When you think about your wellbeing and work, what would make a difference to you?

CARE calls for immediate restoration of humanitarian access in Northeastern Syria. Protective and dignified shelters urgently needed in the Northwest.

Jolien Veldwijk, CARE Syria Country Director, speaks about the harsh winter and flood conditions facing Syrians.

After participating in Ethiopia's SWEEP project one woman said, “We are now heard; before we used to only listen.” 

A massive fire broke out at Rohingya refugee camp 16, managed by CARE Bangladesh, in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on January 9, 2022. At around 4:45 PM (BD Time), the fire started in Block B and rapidly spread to Block C, causing significant structural…

“When the communities sit down and then they talk, they come up with the solutions that would work, not things that are just made up to say just to end the story.”