Impact stories

In the lead up to World Humanitarian Day on August 19th, we are shining light on the role of women in humanitarian crises around the globe.

In Honduras, one woman is killed every 22 hours. After witnessing first-hand the disproportional impacts suffered by women and girls, especially during crises, Erika Murillo is committed to supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).

In Honduras, the impacts of COVID-19 and the Eta and Iota storms had disproportionate consequences on families, especially those headed by women. CARE, USAID and Cargill are helping to build women leaders in decision-making on the way to inclusive…

Since 2008, CARE and Cargill's 34 joint projects in 13 countries have reached more than 4.6 million people, 600,000 people directly and 4 million indirectly. More than 2.4 million of those reached are women.

Over 3 million people have been affected by Hurricane Eta. CARE is responding with food, shelter and more.

I would never have expected impact communities to say they felt "more lively" after pursuing financial and agricultural education. But that’s what they said. Find out why.

Six years after the PASOS project closed in Honduras, all of the project benefits are still going strong, including the drinking water. Find out how.