Archive for March 2019
Equality for all: Thoughts from CARE’s gender advisor
As CARE Canada’s senior gender advisor, I have a keen interest in ending inequality. Throughout my career, I have listened to and focused on working together with women around the world to amplify their voices and ensure they have a seat at the table.
Read MoreCyclone Idai: CARE’s relief kits address fears of disease outbreak
CARE’s aid distributions in communities worst-affected by Cyclone Idai, are aimed at stemming the onset of a “second disaster” as experts warn of a cholera outbreak in Mozambique.
Read MoreThe Humanitarian Coalition delivers aid to survivors of Cyclone Idai
As the scope of the devastation brought on by Cyclone Idai continues to unfold in Southern Africa, Canadian aid agencies are working together to rush emergency assistance to survivors.
Read MoreSafety all around: How we ensure staff stay safe in an emergency
Our Safety and Security lead, Melanie Murphy, highlights some of the biggest risks when responding to an emergency and why it is important that CARE puts women and girls at the centre of our work.
Read MoreFour years on, Yemen war leaves country reliant on humanitarian aid
March 26 marks four years since the escalation of conflict in Yemen in 2015.
In four years the country has seen the worst cholera outbreak in history, a declaration of famine, and a crippled economy. There have been almost 20,000 airstrikes, over 70,000 people have died, 4 million have had to leave their homes behind, and now 80 per cent of the population requires humanitarian assistance – an increase of 10 per cent since 2018.
Cyclone Idai: CARE puts women, girls and children at heart of relief distributions
CARE International’s staff across southern Africa say evidence on the ground shows that Cyclone Idai’s most vulnerable victims have been pregnant and lactating mothers, women and children.
Read MoreCyclone Idai is yet another wake-up call on climate change
A large area of Southern Africa remains underwater a week after Hurricane Idai ripped through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe in one of the worst tropical cyclones the Southern hemisphere has ever seen.
Read MoreCARE commences aid distribution as Cyclone Idai crisis is declared regional crisis across Southern Africa
CARE International staff have today begun distributing shelter and sanitation kits to communities affected by the destructive Cyclone Idai in Malawi and Mozambique.
Read MoreIn photos: Cyclone Idai strikes Mozambique
On March 14, Cyclone Idai struck the coast of Mozambique near the city of Beira, bringing winds exceeding 175 km/h, torrential rains and flooding.
Photographer Josh Estey joined CARE’s team in the affected region days after the storm. Below are a few photos of the impact and survivors.
Read MoreAdvocacy update: Bringing parliamentarians together to help women and girls in crisis
“Conflict and emergency settings are when women and girls’ rights are most under threat, where the needs are greatest, and where Canadian voices can continue to push for progress.”
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