Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
We know that a lack of access to finance is one of the major barriers facing women entrepreneurs in marginalised communities across the world. The women entrepreneurs we work with every day at CARE tell us, and so do the statistics: 80% of women-owned…
Rana is a 29-year-old Syrian woman from Homs. She is currently the Director of the Women Now Center in Idlib – one of the three CARE-supported centers in the governorate.
Let’s face it, meetings can sometimes feel like they are wasting your time. But CARE Bangladesh found a way to have meetings save time for rural women. Learn how.
Rwandans have mentioned how savings and employment programs “made the youth busy, forward looking with hope.”
Celestine is one of the 3.2 million women in West Africa who are benefiting from VSLA. Her passion and vision capture the unique spark of VSLA, the centerpiece of CARE’s work in West Africa. Women on the Move is a CARE regional strategy for West Africa…
Shafeqa is a mother of three disabled children. Her husband lost his job as a farmer and since then she has had to provide for her family.
Wafa, 25 years old. She goes to University in the morning and works in her shop in the afternoon.After she recieved a business grants, she owns now a small shop where she sells bouquets of artificial roses, hand made accessories and makeup.
Kawather lives in Al-Maafar in Taizz with her husband and four children. “Before the war our life was relatively easy. We were able to feed our children. Now everything has changed. My husband lost his job and the prices of everything went up. He went to…
"Before the loans I had very little capital. I was unable to grow my business or even feed and clothe my family. But now, I am able to look after my family and build us a new home with running water and electricity."
In FY2023, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
