“Despite the conditions, we feel safe here”
– But outside Aleppo, displaced Syrians remain desperate for assistance
Impact stories
Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
Giving cash – giving back dignity
Refugees in Athens and Thessaloniki are receiving cash assistance from CARE, supported by the European Commission
An alternative kind of therapy for refugee women in Greece
Μέλισσα (Melissa) means honeybee and the Melissa Network Center stands for all that this could symbolize. Refugee and migrant women come together in this unique place to interact and support each other through a unique form of therapy...
“Africa is only on Ebola right now”: Stories from “Africa” and their coverage in mainstream media outlets
Getting the interest at editorial desks for “African” stories is sometimes quite difficult.
Suffering in silence: How we can raise attention to the world’s neglected crises
In 2016, we have seen numerous news-breaking humanitarian crises. We watched civilians in besieged Aleppo sending heart-breaking pleas for rescue.
Through Taher's eyes: waiting limbo of refugees in Greece
Taher is one of 62,784 asylum seekers currently residing in Greece.
“All they ask for is to treat them with respect”
Meet Sofia, a legal counselor working with refugees in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Ordeals of winter
"Winter is very tough for my sick mother. When she freezes, she vomits blood. We do everything we can to heat the apartment."
"We have dreaded this time of the year for the past four years."
"We have dreaded this time of the year for the past four years. Every winter, we suffer from the cold," says Barsha, welcoming us in her tent. She struggles in her walk in front of us, leaning on her cane, and invites us to follow her.