The Humanitarian Coalition salutes the commitment of the Canadian government to match the donations made to provide assistance to the Lebanese people, after the disaster that devastated the city of Beirut, Lebanon.
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CARE begins distributions and psycho-social support to thousands of worst affected by Beirut blast
CARE Lebanon today begins distributing 200 food parcels and hot meals to around 2,400 people in Achrafieh – one of the oldest and worst affected districts in Beirut City by Tuesday’s blast, with a focus on the most vulnerable including the elderly, women and girls, and those with special needs.
CARE International one of first international NGOs to begin vital aid assistance to those affected by Beirut blast as death toll continues to rise
CARE International is to begin vital lifesaving food assistance, via local organizations, to thousands of people in Beirut after the devastating explosion that destroyed much of the city’s port and surrounding areas; (to date) killing over 135 people and injuring 6,000 more on Tuesday 4 August 2020.
15 Minutes on Youth and Climate Change
On this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we speak with Dominique Souris and Ana González Guerrero – co-founders of Youth Climate Lab. They speak about the importance of creating a space for youth in the fight for climate justice and how they can make a difference.
How one farmer is rebuilding after losing everything
Rosemarie lost everything when Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines in 2013. Since then (and with a little hlep from CARE!), she has rebuilt her life, earning enough money to send her children to school and is now hopeful for the future.
COVID-19: There is no health without food, and there is no food without women
On May 20, Cyclone Amphan made landfall in West Bengal, devastating crops, livestock, shelters and homes in parts of India and Bangladesh. At USD 13.4 billion, Amphan is the costliest cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean.
Board Chair and Vice-Chair Announcement – CARE Canada
CARE Canada is proud to announce the election of a new Chair and Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors. Effective June 25, 2020: Victor Thomas is the new Chair of the Board and Hilary Pearson, C.M, is the new Vice-Chair.
LGBTQ migrants fleeing Venezuela find refuge at Dialogo Diverso
See how an incredible community organization in Quito, Ecuador is providing counseling, workshops and support to LGBTQ migrants and refugees.
Existing funding to biggest regional refugee crises represents only 1% of global spend on weapons
Despite the added threat of COVID-19 across all refugee hosting countries, international financial support for refugee crises is significantly lower than this time last year.