CARE's work around the world is amazing, and we have tons of evidence that proves it. These short descriptions highlight success and inspiration from CARE's work around the world and the evidence from evaluations, project reports, and external partners. They take no more than 5 minutes to read, and will link you to more documents and research if you want to learn more.
“There was an accident in the community. It was very serious and the VSLAs wanted to support even though it affected people not in the VSLA group. They wanted to feel like their association could provide something for the wider community not just themselves.” – Yemen Programme Team Member
“I remember when this place had huge trees…it was a source of pride” says Kelle. After years in a camp fleeing conflict, Kelle and others returned to find no houses, and had to cut down the trees to survive. IT devastated the environment. Now, Kelle is training others to use climate smart farming, so they can recover from the shocks of climate change and conflict. “Now we are in a position of having some money at home … and sending our kids to school.”
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 and a house simultaneously is very hard. I get very little time to sleep.”
Want to make a difference in nutrition? One step is getting men to understand nutrition isn’t just a woman’s problem. Roseline says, “Some of my friends wonder how I make it early to the market nowadays, they were all amazed and admired my marriage after narrating the story of my husband.”
“…we no longer see [menstruation] as a burden but a change that has to happen to every woman. Girls and women now feel more secure and safe than before...” Woman in Kaborogota
“During these trying times, being a part of this savings group has really helped us cushion the adverse economic effects of the pandemic. From our social fund we buy food to share. We also use it to help support our children’s education and our hospital needs.” Fati Musa, Nigeria
“The commune [talked] to me with good words and friendlier than before when I go to use ask them for the administration documents for my children.” Students and people at health services talk about how now teachers and nurses don’t discriminate against poor patients or people from ethnic minorities.
Did you know there 150 million more hungry women than men in the world? That’s 3 times the population of Ukraine. The problem isn’t only that there are more hungry people in the world now—although that is tragically true. Women are more likely to hungry than men. That gap is growing—in 2021, the gap was more than 8 times higher than in 2018. The current crisis in Ukraine will make that worse, as will climate change, conflict, and the continued effects of COVID-19 on economies around the world.
“I feel stronger and more comfortable. I identified types of economic, physical, and emotional violence and know who can help me when I am in violent situation.”
In FY2023, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
