Emergencies and resilience
Canadian charities join forces to raise funds for Haiti
In response to the devastating earthquake in western Haiti on August 14, leading Canadian aid agencies – through the Humanitarian Coalition – are launching an appeal to raise funds and rush emergency assistance to people in need.
Read MoreLebanon: “My children died for $2.50”; fuel tanker explosion rocks an already struggling nation
Lebanon is reeling from yet another crisis set to further destabilize the already struggling nation, after a fuel tanker exploded in Akkar in the north of the country. It has left around 30 reported dead and more than 100 injured.
Read MoreCARE begins distributing tents, water and basic relief items to thousands displaced by Haiti earthquake as tropical storm Grace heads towards the island
CARE teams have begun distributing core relief items, including tents and water in Grand Anse, Haiti following the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake assessing the impact on communities in the south of the Island.
Read MoreNew CARE research shows women disproportionately affected by the drought in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has experienced periodic drought over the past 30 years, but none occurring simultaneously with widespread insecurity and a global pandemic—until now. The combined effects of this triple crisis are having a devastating impact on people throughout the country, particularly on women and girls.
Read MoreOne year after the Beirut explosion and Lebanon faces economic implosion
Beirut, July 28, 2021- One year after the Beirut blast, Lebanon continues to sink into poverty and its capital has still not been fully rebuilt, despite the support provided by the international community. Supermarket shelves across the country are empty, and where groceries are available, the cost of food has soared by 700% over the past two years and 50% in less than a month.
Read MoreCARE is deeply concerned for women and other vulnerable groups as Myanmar’s crisis intensifies
Statement from CARE’s Vice President for Humanitarian Affairs, Deepmala Mahla: “In the six months since the military seized power on February 1, Myanmar’s humanitarian situation has deteriorated rapidly, with a staggering three million people in need of humanitarian assistance, an additional two million since February.
Read MoreHelping to keep people in Yemen safe from COVID-19: Mona’s story
As someone has been displaced herself, see how Mona is spearheading a hygiene project in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Yemen.
Read MoreFor CARE concerned for vulnerable groups in Myanmar as COVID crisis deepens
Statement from CARE’s Vice President for Humanitarian Affairs, Deepmala Mahla:
Read MoreAs South Sudan turns ten amidst the worst humanitarian situation in its short history, women and girls offer a path to a brighter future if they are properly supported, says CARE
As South Sudan celebrates its 10th year of Independence, the country faces its worst humanitarian context since its birth in 2011. Despite the vast challenges, there are areas of hope in the form of efforts and initiatives by local women’s organizations.
Read MoreCARE shares learnings from latest impact analysis of contributions to the SDGs
CARE International releases “CARE and the SDGs: Impact and Learning Analysis 2015-2020” a report demonstrating the contributions of CARE and our partners towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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