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Emergency Alert: South Asia floods

July 19, 2019

As monsoon season hammers South Asia, severe flooding has affected parts of India, Nepal and several other countries.

Unlikely (and amazing!) travel destinations

July 18, 2019

Chyulu Hills, Kenya. Photo: Sho Hatakeyama

CARE works in over 94 countries around the world, which makes for some very knowledgeable and well-traveled staff! We asked colleagues from our local offices to recommend some must-see places in the countries they work in, and to maybe even inspire you when you’re planning your next trip.

World Health Organization declares Ebola crisis a public health emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): CARE statement

July 18, 2019

ShareTweetShareEmail World Health Organization declares Ebola crisis a public health emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): CARE statement Jul 18, 2019 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak in the DRC has thus far killed…

EMERGENCY ALERT: INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE JULY 2019

July 16, 2019

ShareTweetShareEmail EMERGENCY ALERT: INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE JULY 2019 Jul 16, 2019 Indonesia hit by 7.2 magnitude earthquake with several aftershocks recorded Key Updates An earthquake of 7.2 M occurred on Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at 62 km Northeast Labuha, North Maluku. Aftershocks were reported with magnitudes up to 5.8. So far,…

Four women who helped make Canada a better place

June 28, 2019

We took a look at some amazing Canadian women throughout history to help us remember where we came from and to remind us of the power we all have to make a difference.

A win for women worldwide: Historic global treaty to end violence and harassment at work agreed today

June 21, 2019

Two years after launching its #March4Women global campaign, CARE International applauds governments, employers and workers for today agreeing a new International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on ending violence and harassment in the world of work.

15 Minutes on Leaving Everything Behind

June 20, 2019

In this episode we talk with filmmaker Debra Kellner about the ongoing refugee crisis around the world and Canadians can help.

Finding perspective on the global refugee crisis

June 19, 2019

The scale of the global refugee crisis is overwhelming. But there are people out there doing what they can to help. Whether it’s those trying to make the best of a bad situation. Or volunteers and donors giving their money and time to help a family start a new life.

Reflecting on Women Deliver

June 17, 2019

The CARE team at Women Deliver in Vancouver, 2019

Hosted in Vancouver, this year’s Women Deliver conference brought together 8000 people from 165 countries around the world. Attendees brought with them an ambition to disrupt the imbalance of power that fuels marginalization, injustice and poverty through ideas, solutions, and partnerships that will transform the lives of women and girls.