Archive for October 2021
CARE warns of increased risks for women and girls as a new report reveals almost half of Afghans now face acute hunger
A new report reveals Afghanistan has descended deeper into an already alarming hunger crisis, exacerbated by drought, increasing displacement, rising food prices, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic decline. With 18.8 million people, close to half the population is now facing acute hunger – an almost 30% increase from the same time last year.
Read MoreHow much do you know about women’s leadership around the world?
See how much you know about women’s leadership globally, challenge your family, friends and colleagues to take the quiz, and find out what you can do to advance women’s leadership at home and around the world.
Read MoreEmpowered to Farm: María Andrea’s Story
Meet María Andrea Cordero Martín—a leader in food production in her community and a participant in CARE’s PROSAM project in Cuba!
Read MoreHow Malians are eating 3 meals a day
When COVID-19 hit Mali, most of the families that CARE works with that had been eating three meals a day suddenly found themselves eating only once a day. Six months later, most of those families are eating three meals a day again. Why? Because local communities mobilized to share information, and worked with CARE to distribute cash transfers to the families most in need.
Read MoreMeet the Burundian Chief Tackling Violence Against Women
Dissatisfied with the way women’s issues took a back seat in her community, Sylvie ran for office—and won. She became chief of Kibimba in 2020, a hill community in Burundi.
Read MoreWomen in low-income countries denied access to COVID vaccines, new research reveals
Only one woman for every three men is being vaccinated against COVID-19 in some countries, the international aid organization CARE is warning.
Read More15 Minutes on Empowering and Investing in Girls
Our very special guest for International Day of the Girl is Marigold Mioc—a volunteer and activist who has been involved with different causes, groups and organizations including the United Way, Young Canadians’ Parliament, Engineers without Borders, and many more.
Read MoreCARE Restarts Afghanistan Humanitarian Response – Provides Seeds, Tools, Fertilizer Ahead of Lean Growing Season and Ongoing Food Crisis
In the last week, CARE has restarted its emergency humanitarian response, providing a small number of vulnerable displaced families with financial assistance to spend on key needs.
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