Archive for May 2017
Famine Relief Fund to help millions facing starvation
CARE Canada welcomes the announcement of the Government of Canada’s Famine Relief Fund to help millions of people facing starvation in parts of Africa and Yemen. “People are already dying, but there is still time to save lives if we act now,” said Gillian Barth, board director of the Humanitarian Coalition and president and CEO…
Read MoreUn Fonds de secours pour aider des milliers de personnes qui meurent de faim
CARE Canada se réjouit de l’annonce du Fonds de secours contre la famine créé par le gouvernement du Canada pour aider des millions de personnes confrontées à la faim dans diverses régions de l’Afrique et du Yémen. « Des gens sont déjà en train de mourir, mais si nous intervenons maintenant, nous pourrons sauver des…
Read MoreYemen: “Maintaining my identity in a male dominated society”
My name is Salma Al-Furase and I am twenty-four years old. Growing up in Yemen – a patriarchal society where it is often difficult for women to access opportunities – my father encouraged my sister and I to always pursue our goals and challenge existing biases in our society. In my country, women are traditionally…
Read MoreIn profile: CARE Canada’s Maxime Michel
Here is one of many inspiring CARE Canada staff members we’d like to introduce you to – Maxime Michel. Maxime is a Program Manager in CARE’s Humanitarian Assistance & Emergencies Team (HAET). She shares her passion for her job and what has inspired her to continue to do the work that she does. What is…
Read MoreNigeria: Disease outbreaks and hunger threaten the lives of millions in Lake Chad region
The outbreak of epidemics in the Lake Chad region coupled with a rising number of people experiencing severe hunger in Nigeria demands urgent attention to provide a political solution to the complex conflict and release much needed funds, urges CARE International. According to the latest analyses, an additional two million people will face critical food…
Read MoreCARE Canada Humanitarian Director to Join Global Panel on Refugee Issues
CARE Canada is pleased to announce its senior humanitarian director has been appointed to a high-level international panel to find new solutions to the global refugee crisis Jessie Thomson, senior director of CARE Canada’s Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Team, has been appointed to serve as Councillor to the World Refugee Council, which was launched today.…
Read MoreWaiting in limbo continues for refugees in Greece
It is estimated that currently there are 60,000 refugees in Greece. They continue to rely on cash assistance to cover their basic needs. CARE’s Vangi Dora recently met with refugees living in Athens who continue to hope for a better future. She asked them to share their stories. Amir, 40, from Iran: “I want to…
Read MoreYemen’s Dire Humanitarian Crisis Threatened by Deadly Cholera Outbreak
(Sanaa, Yemen) – CARE is alarmed by the increase in reported cases and deaths resulting from a cholera outbreak in Yemen. According to the WHO, 51 people are estimated to have died from over 2,500 suspected cholera cases in the country. CARE fears that the lack of a functioning health system and limited access to…
Read MoreSearching for shelter in the wake of Cyclone Enawo in Madagascar
In the days and weeks following the cyclone, CARE provided plastic sheeting and fastenings to help families shield themselves from the elements. The CARE team is committed to addressing humanitarian needs of communities affected by Enawo and in the coming weeks and months, we will continue to support vulnerable households, helping them to replant their…
Read MoreJoin the club: School children promote health in rural Zimbabwe
At Murerekwa Primary School, health is a noisy affair. Around 700 students are enrolled at the school in Zaka district in south eastern Zimbabwe, and judging by the noise coming from behind the heavy wooden door of the health club, it sounds like all of them are inside. In fact, the Murerekwa Primary School Health…
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