Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
In August 2014, hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee from the Sinjar mountains when armed groups attacked the region. At the peak of the crisis, more than 6 million people were living in camps and host communities across Northern Iraq…
“How much is 80 litres of water? If you live in an older house, it’s a 4-minute shower.”
For Shorash Abdullah Khalaf, this year’s World Refugee Day will be a celebration like no other.
More than six years ago, hundreds of thousands of people fled from the Sinjar mountains when armed groups attacked the region. At the peak of the crisis, more than 6 million people were living in camps and host communities across Northern Iraq. Four…
Khonaf Saido Abdullah is 54-year-old Yazidi mother of 7 from Sinjar, Iraq where she was living with her young children and disabled husband in a small rental property. They worked as farm labourers to get a small income, but she still did not have enough…
For many years, Hassan Abas and his family regularly socialised with their neighbours, enjoying meals in each other’s homes watching their children play together like friends do. But around midnight of August 3, 2014 these bonds of friendship were…
Families have recently returned to Northern Iraq after the re-taking of their homes. They discuss their experiences.
“Our house still stands where it used to be but it was completely looted when we left,”
Families returning to Bashiqa lack everything. The city’s water, electricity and health networks, are destroyed. The extent of destruction is overwhelming.
In FY2023, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
