News releases and statements
CARE Canada Statement on Budget 2021: Canada will not recover unless the world recovers
Today the Government of Canada presented its plan to end the fight against COVID-19. It announced $375 Million towards the global pandemic response with $1.4 Billion in additional international assistance over 5 years. Much of the $1.4 billion is targeted for this year, with no indication of a long-term strategy to truly eradicate COVID-19 around the world or ensure a just and transformative recovery for the most marginalized around the world.
Read MoreCARE: Policy Makers Need to Invest $5.00 In Delivery For Every $1 Spent on Vaccines
A new report by CARE revealed that a comprehensive vaccine delivery strategy – that includes support for frontline healthcare workers – requires policy makers to invest $5.00 dollars in delivery for every $1 they spend on vaccines themselves.
Read MoreNGO Forum South Sudan: Urgent need to tackle a deteriorating humanitarian catastrophe in South Sudan
Amidst a backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is reaching devastating new levels with over 8.3 million people now in need of urgent humanitarian assistance and humanitarian agencies struggling to meet lifesaving needs.
Read MoreCARE Report Reveals UN and Wealthy Nations’ Lack of Funding for Women in Emergencies
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.
Read MoreCARE Canada Statement: Increased Canadian funding for COVID-19 vaccine equity
CARE Canada applauds today’s announcement by the federal government of an additional $75 million to support the COVID-19 ACT-Accelerator.
Read MoreCARE Canada Statement: Canada drawing on COVAX supply of COVID-19 vaccines
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.
Read MoreAid agencies make unprecedented and united call for Biden administration to revoke Ansar Allah terrorist designation
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.
Read MoreNew CARE report: The 10 most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2020
Today the international aid organization CARE launched its annual report highlighting the ten most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2020.
Read MoreCARE Canada board member Doug Stollery named as a member of the Order of Canada
CARE Canada is proud to announce that board member Doug Stollery has been named as a member of the Order of Canada. Stollery was named for his wide-ranging contributions to Canada’s legal landscape, his defense of human rights and his community and philanthropic involvement.
Read MoreCARE Canada speaks before House of Commons Committee on the exacerbation of international crises due to COVID-19
Today, Barbara Grantham, CARE Canada’s President and CEO, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development in the context of the Committee’s study on, “Vulnerabilities Created And Exacerbated By COVID-19 In Crisis and Conflict-Affected Areas.”
Read More