10 Stories of Strength and Hope in 2020
Be inspired by these ten stories of strength and hope in the face of an unprecedented year .
Impact stories
Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
One Family’s Close Call During Beirut’s Deadly Explosions Motivated Them to Help Rebuild
A father, daughter and dozens of others from their nearby town drive in daily offering food and other support.
Cultivating Hope: How one Palestinian woman transformed her business due to COVID-19
For many mothers in Palestine, the lock down was not a pleasant experience. Overburdened with endless house chores, child care, psychological and emotional pressure and home schooling most women did not find time to do anything for themselves. Bayan…
Difficulties of living in a refugee camp are intensified for those who live with disabilities
17-year-old Zokiya shares her experiences of fleeing violence in Myanmar and confronting challenges like accessibility and discrimination at her new home in a refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Mozambique: How two activists overcome lockdown to support GBV survivors
Mozambique: How two activists overcome lockdown to support GBV survivors
16 Days of Activism Campaign Against GBV: Messages from Activists from Benin/Togo
Meet 5 GBV Activists from Benin/Togo
5 Min Inspiration: How 64 countries are ending violence
“I am just praying that the medical scientist gets the vaccines because the disease has come to stay with us and some of us may not survive in our homes if this continues. Now I’m experiencing the fear of my husband and the fear of the disease at the…
Jordan: Syrian advocate uses animation to raise awareness on early marriage and gender-based violence
Nabila, a 24-year-old Syrian refugee, has been living in Amman with her family of six after fleeing Damascus in 2012. She is an active member of CARE’s Community Committees.
Uganda: GBV Survivor Abandons Cultural Perceptions and Speaks Out Against Domestic Violence
In some parts of Northern Uganda, reporting a case to the police implicating your husband is not socially acceptable thus one of the reasons why many women are undergoing gender-based violence in silence.