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Even though Vural was also affected by the earthquake he was one of the first to volunteer to help the people who lost their homes, their family members and friends, and everything they owned. Like may other affected aid workers, he continues his important work in earthquake-affected areas in Türkiye.

Souad Aboud is a 20-year-old blind refugee from Syria. After surviving the war, fleeing to Turkiye, and making it through the earthquakes, she is now a community activator trained to raise awareness about topics such as early marriage, violence against women, and child protection.

"I lost my home in Syria and then I lost my home in Türkiye. However, I am grateful. We survived. We are together. And with CARE I can do something with meaning. Shaping society with what I have learnt and experienced for a better future," says Aya, a 26-year-old mother of two.

In a project funded by the European Union, CARE trains community activators and community coaches to spread awareness about topics such as early marriages, women empowerment, refugee rights, and also to teach children important life skills.

In her work at the Women’s Association of Tigray (WAT), a CARE partner NGO, Abeba Hailesilassie helps to support Tigrayan survivors of GBV and promotes women’s leadership in decision-making.

Sara*, a is CARE Syria’s Deputy Rapid Response Manager. As a humanitarian and Syrian herself, she coordinates the support to thousands of people deeply affected by the 12-year conflict in Syria.

Yulia Hladka is a part of Winds of Change, a women-led NGO based in Odessa, Ukraine which works with CARE to promote women’s participation in key decisions related to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. She shares how the escalation of conflict has affected her work.

Maryam Imtiaz is a Communications Assistant at CARE Pakistan. In 2022, she worked closely in the response to the floods that left nearly one-third of the country underwater and impacted over 30 million people. She shares with us her experience.

In Honduras, one woman is killed every 22 hours. After witnessing first-hand the disproportional impacts suffered by women and girls, especially during crises, Erika Murillo is committed to supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).