Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
In a humanitarian crisis such as the one currently unfolding in South Sudan, it is food, water and safety that are usually considered the essentials for survival. Yet as the world marks World Toilet Day (19 November), CARE’s Tom Perry discovers that the…
"I come from Panriang County of Unity State in South Sudan, an area that is rich of oil and where, in fact, about 50 percent of our oil reserves get explored. In 1987, when I was in my early teenage years, I joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Army/…
After a recent outbreak of violence in Darfur, Sudan, thousands of people have left their homes in search of shelter and security. It is estimated that in the first three months of this year, at least 150,000 people have been newly displaced within the…
Due to continuing conflict between Sudan and the rebel Sudan People’s Liberation Army - North as well as an intensifying food crisis, the number of people seeking refuge in South Sudan is increasing. “In the Yida refugee camp of Unity State, located…
CARE prepares to respond to the needs of the returnees by providing health services, assistance with shelter, access to water and hygiene interventions
It’s not easy to pack up your whole life and leave a familiar place, but for Chuol the decision was a simple one. During the war, she moved to Khartoum, and when South Sudan gained independence in July 2011 she returned home.
On July 9, the Republic of South Sudan has become the world’s newest country, after the historic vote for independence earlier this year. The people of South Sudan are looking hopefully to the future, but many challenges lie ahead.
CARE is providing emergency assistance to families who have crossed into Southern Sudan desperately trying to escape the violence and we are calling for the protection of civilians. Women and girls are at particular risk, with new mothers and pregnant…
As she boarded the bus early in the morning on Jan. 6, many worries flooded through her head for her husband and parents remaining in Khartoum and what she would find in the south since she had no memory of the place, having left there as a child more…
In FY2024, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
