WHD: Celebrating women's contributions begins with ending sexual violence against female humanitarian worker
Many people may not know today is World Humanitarian Day, with its theme of #WomenHumanitarians.
Impact stories
Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
How building trust unleashes activists
Strengthening Non State Actors for Peace in Kayah State (SNAP) operated in Myanmar from 2016-2018 with just over $600,000 from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It reached 1,258 people in partnership with the Karenni…
It’s a race to save lives
On World Humanitarian Day, David Bisimwa, humanitarian co-ordinator for CARE International in Democratic Republic of Congo, writes about the challenges of facing down the deadly Ebola virus.
On the way to a stronger me
From asylum to the head of a Village Savings and Loans Association, meet Rolette Jean, a young woman who discovered her inner leadership skills among the impoverished community of Ste-Hélène
SALI Base - Why is CARE better than an iPhone (or, how do you get 100% customer satisfaction)?
Strengthening Access to Livelihoods and Basic Services (SALI Base) ran in Niger from 2017-2018 with $1.5 million in support from USAID’s Office of Disaster Assistance, and reached 14,450 people. We partnered with local NGOs DEMI-E and Action for the…
How giving someone a fish puts more fish in the sea
We usually assume that giving out food stamps is "giving a man a fish." But what impact do you think it has on the market?
Iraq: Who can we trust?
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…
How women in Jordan are getting respect
The Jordanian Community Development and Support project ran from 2014-2017 with $3.4 million in support from Global Affairs Canada. It reached 25,377 people directly.
Coffee, taxis, and young people are changing the political conversation in Yemen
25-year-old Khalid in Yemen says of his experience in CARE programs, “Now instead of fighting, I’m able to operate a taxi service.” Find out how.