Impact stories

Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.

 

A photo that shook the world: One year on

On September 3, 2015, a single photo dominated the front pages of newspapers and online media worldwide. It was a little boy, three years old, his small body twisted and soaking wet, lying lifeless on a Turkish beach. Four and a half kilometers: that is…

 

CARE goes KIWI: It’s about youth, stupid!

In many places around the world, CARE works with children and youth to promote education and participation. Now, CARE has started an initiative in Germany for young refugees. Marie Pieper, is doing a volunteer year at CARE’s media and communications…

 

“CARE saved the life of my daughter”

Andarieta Titosse, 40 years old, is a widow and mother of three children. Her youngest child is less than seven months old. When Nércia was born, she weighed only two kilogram. During the pregnancy, Andarieta Titosse had hardly anything to eat, and there…