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Four ways gender-based violence is making the hunger crisis worse—and what you can do to help break the cycle
Violence against women and girls is rising around the world. Rates of gender-based violence (GBV) increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is only being compounded by the pressures of an ongoing global hunger catastrophe fueled by climate change, lack of resources, and increased costs.
Read MoreIntroducing CARE Canada’s first youth public engagement champions
The Youth Public Engagement Champions (YPEC) are a group of six Canadian young adults working together to support meaningful youth engagement around Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) globally and in Canada.
Read MoreLalaina’s story: From crime and injustice to an enriched Life
In Madagascar, CARE worked with Nofy Nandrianina Noelisoa Rajernerson, a professional photographer who teaches at Akany Avoko Faravohitra, a residential rehabilitation center that provides young girls with second chances, life skills, a safe space, and support to deal with past traumas. Nofy asked three of her students* to document life in the Center while telling their own stories.
Read MoreAina’s story: Family conflict turns to making dreams a reality
In Madagascar, CARE worked with Nofy Nandrianina Noelisoa Rajernerson, a professional photographer who teaches at Akany Avoko Faravohitra, a residential rehabilitation center that provides young girls with second chances, life skills, a safe space, and support to deal with past traumas.
Nofy asked three of her students* to document life in the Center while telling their own stories.
Read MoreGirls no longer miss school during their periods in Zimbabwe’s Buhera District
In Zimbawe’s Buhera District, statistics show that boys have higher attendance in school than girls. Why is this? Often girls miss school during their menstrual cycle. According to estimates from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), about one in every ten school-age African girls doesn’t attend school during their periods or has dropped out at puberty due to lack of cleanliness and separate toilet facilities for girls.
Read MoreSoa’s story: From Trauma to Training
In Madagascar, CARE worked with Nofy Nandrianina Noelisoa Rajernerson, a professional photographer who teaches at Akany Avoko Faravohitra, a residential rehabilitation center that provides young girls with second chances, life skills, a safe space, and support to deal with past traumas. Nofy asked three of her students* to document life in the Center while telling their own stories.
Read MoreDay of the Girl: Inspiring Stories of Perseverance
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). It is a day to celebrate and recognize the unlimited potential of each and every girl around the world; a day to advocate for girls to be leaders in their homes and their communities.
Read MoreSomalia: “I want to become minister of education so that other girls can learn”
Currently, 1.4 million children in Somalia are affected by the drought. Hamdi, a fifth-grade student, is one of them.
Read MoreUkraine: Behind every door is a story to tell
Everyone here has a story to tell, and I want to listen to all of them. To take them with me in my heart, but also on paper and to share these stories back home, because they need to be told and they need to be listened to. It is important to raise awareness of what the people are experiencing on a daily basis, to understand their needs in order to give support where is needed and to raise the funds to help these people in need.
Read MoreUkraine: What would you bring if you had to flee in a hurry?
More than 13 million people have left their homes since the escalation of the war in Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Most were only able to take a few essential items with them and had to leave everything else behind. In times of uncertainty, trauma, and fear, it is sometimes the little things that give us hope and strength. Often it is something that reminds us of home.
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