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VSLA training, Women Lead in Emergencies, West Nile. CARE Uganda.

There is a power—not new, but rising. It is the power of women acting together, leading, in communities affected by crisis.

CARE report appraises top government donors and UN agencies on financing women’s rights and women-led organizations in countries experiencing humanitarian crises and ensuring participation in leadership.

CARE Canada applauds today’s announcement by the federal government of an additional $75 million to support the COVID-19 ACT-Accelerator.

International Women's Day march in South Sudan, March 8, 2019

We’ve been talking about localization of aid in the humanitarian sector for decades. Localization is the process of recognizing and respecting that decision-making on aid and its implementation should ultimately rest with the affected communities in order to better address needs.

15 Minutes to Change the World podcast: 15 Minutes on a Global Vaccination Response

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we’re talking about a global vaccination response with Julia Anderson, the CEO of CanWaCH—the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health.

We must demonstrate global solidarity and leadership in supporting access to vaccines and treatment for low- and middle-income countries, in alignment with our values and commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals.

This designation comes at a time when famine is a very real threat to a country devastated by six years of conflict, and it must be revoked immediately.

Salamatou Dagnogo was stranded in Niger after her abusive husband put her on a bus, knowing she would not have enough money to return to Côte d’Ivoire. In Niger, she joined a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA), a co-op that allows women to be their own bankers. After 18 months, Salamatou used her earnings to purchase a bus ticket back to Côte d’Ivoire where she was reunited with her children. Photo by Josh Estey/CARE

See how two incredible women in Côte d’ Ivoire helped other women become their own bankers.

15 Minutes to Change the World - CARE Canada's podcast

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we chat with Mary Barroll who works at CharityVillage about working in nonprofits, how to get started if you’re looking to make a shift in your career, industry trends, challenges, opportunities and more.