In this episode of the podcast we speak with Tikhala Itaye, the Director, Global Movement Building for Women in Global Health—an organization built on a global movement with the largest network of women and allies working to challenge power and privilege for gender equity in health. Tikhala talks about the challenges women in health care are facing, and the importance of gender equity in health care and why it’s not only good for women and those who identify as women, but for everyone.
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Girls no longer miss school during their periods in Zimbabwe’s Buhera District
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Barbara Grantham – Travel Diary, Part Two
Recently I returned from my first trip to visit CARE projects in Africa since I became President and CEO of CARE Canada in April 2020. It was a wonderful and inspiring visit to Zambia and Morocco, meeting incredible people and learning how CARE and our partners are supporting women’s leadership.
Breaking the cycle of period poverty: Alice’s story
On any given day, more than 320 million people around the world are menstruating (Global Menstrual Collective). Still many people around the world lack the proper access to menstrual products, services, and information. This is period poverty.
In Photos: Syrian girls share how 11 years of conflict has impacted their lives
Millions of children were born in Syria since the conflict began more than a decade ago. Thousands have lost family members and been forced to flee their homes to camps in far away places and across neighbouring countries. Most continue to experience, daily, numerous violations of their basic rights to health, education and protection. These are some of their stories.
Women in Vanuatu Photo Project
See how four emerging ni-Vanuatu women photographers capture the stories and portraits of graduates of CARE Vanuatu’s Young Women’s Leadership Program (YWLP)!
Fighting malnutrition in Ethiopia through CARE’s GROW project
See how CARE’s GROW project helped women and children in Ethiopia improve their nutrition and change their lives.
Staying in school and becoming a teacher: Maram’s story
Ten-year-old Maram, who lives with her grandparents in northwest Syria, shares her personal story and her dream of becoming a teacher.
CARE photographers’ favourite images in 2020
Five of CARE’s photographers have shared their favourite images from the work they saw CARE implementing this year. As we say goodbye to 2020 together, take a look back at these photos—and the people whose lives have been impacted by your generous support.