Impact stories

Fareeha fled to Jordan in 2012. To cover her family’s basic needs, she started her own business

Hawa came to this specific health center because her husband and the midwife, who works part time with her husband, explained the benefit of family planning and also that CARE is offering it for free.

Hear the stories of those affected by the food and malnutrition crisis in South Sudan, and how CARE is helping.

Baana and her family lived in Nigeria before they were attacked and forced to flee to Niger for safety.

Refugees who have arrived in Uganda in search of safety from violence in the DRC share their stories and their hopes for the future.

Dealing with homework, making it for school on time – typical concerns for any teenager and Pamela Chitukire, 15, is no exception. While her worries about school are similar to students the world over, the barriers she faces to get her homework done or…

Shortly before fleeing from home, four armed men had raped her. One of them is now the father of her child. Two days after giving birth to her, she recounts her horrific story in front of her small plastic sheeting tent on a hot and humid afternoon in…

Samson Woyo is a bit of a star in his community, but he’s adamant his success is thanks to someone else. CARE staff note he’s taken lessons learnt to heart and is eager to share knowledge gained with his community. His farm has become a showcase to…

Earlier this year, thousands of Congolese risked their lives to flee their conflict-ridden country and seek refuge in Uganda. Pema* is one of them. Despite the trauma of rape, fleeing and violence, she is now trying to rebuild her life together with her…