It’s a festive coffee flavour, a Halloween must-have and sometimes a cute nickname for a loved one. But did you know that pumpkins are actually one of the most widely grown (and eaten!) crops in the world? Here are four fun facts you didn’t know about pumpkins.
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International development and humanitarian terms explained
Ever heard of an NFI? What does climate change mitigation mean? Watch and listen to CARE staff decode some of the terminology they use in their work in international development and humanitarian response.
In Nepal, CARE is bringing community members together to end inequality
In Nepal, CARE supports diverse community groups, attended by men, women, local police and youth, to set goals that create lasting change. Together they tackle issues like domestic violence, child marriage and suicide.
Reflecting on Women Deliver
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.
Respectful care essential to saving women’s lives
While we know that health care providers in rural and remote settings face many challenges, the way they engage with women, especially in pregnancy and delivery, can set the stage for whether she seeks life-saving care for herself and her child in the future.
15 Minutes on Safe Deliveries
After a difficult birth of her own Manju wanted to make sure others didn’t have to go through the same struggles. Our podcast host, Lama Alsafi, shares Manju’s experience and how she has continued to impact her community in Bihar, India.
Ending Inequality For Mothers
I recently caught up with a friend of mine who is enjoying her sixth week of motherhood.” You weren’t kidding about whirlwind…” she said…
A boy named Care: A story of a family’s appreciation for CARE’s work in South Sudan
Ludia Ajasi is a widow...
Becoming a mother for the first time: Sina’s story
In Cambodia, many women...