Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
“…can you imagine that for a whole year I haven't had a single maternal death!" That’s what one health worker has to say about the change since working with TAMANI—fewer complications and fewer deaths.
Ardo Dhunkel is a woman in Somalia who runs her own small business. Conditions in her village are so extreme that people have to survive on 13 litres of water a MONTH. The international standard for the least amount of water one person should have is 15…
The Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) have helped women in various countries to manage their budgets more effectively and keep business going during the crisis
“Before COVID, the community didn’t really pay attention to us. Now we have a lot of power to make change – when we talk, people listen. It’s completely changed how we are perceived and treated.” - Female health worker, Uganda
Hina in Pakistan talks about the challenges of running her business in COVID: “We suffered a lot. There came a point at which we thought that we might not be able to stand our ground anymore. Yet I overcame the challenges and went on. Running a business…
Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) members in Yemen were able to support not just themselves, but others in the community.
In some of the scariest situations and hardest years in the world, we’ve seen farmers find a way to produce with a little extra support. We’ve seen entrepreneurs find ways to keep food systems running. We’ve done it before—let’s do it again.
“The community project really belongs to us. We have to take care of it because those constructions and cleaning are for us.”
If there’s ever a week for a little hope and inspiration, this must be it.
In FY2024, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
