As the war in Ukraine continues, the risk of knock-on impacts will grow. The hunger clock is ticking, especially in economically unstable countries, where vulnerable populations continue to face rising needs amidst shrinking resources.
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CARE’s response in Ukraine: First deliveries from partner organization on the way
Deliveries with food, hygiene items, diapers, sleeping bags, and mats on their way to Ukraine. Number of refugees will increase in the coming days.
CARE warns of increased risks for women and girls as a new report reveals almost half of Afghans now face acute hunger
A new report reveals Afghanistan has descended deeper into an already alarming hunger crisis, exacerbated by drought, increasing displacement, rising food prices, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic decline. With 18.8 million people, close to half the population is now facing acute hunger – an almost 30% increase from the same time last year.
CARE Restarts Afghanistan Humanitarian Response – Provides Seeds, Tools, Fertilizer Ahead of Lean Growing Season and Ongoing Food Crisis
In the last week, CARE has restarted its emergency humanitarian response, providing a small number of vulnerable displaced families with financial assistance to spend on key needs.
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.
New CARE report: The 10 most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2020
Today the international aid organization CARE launched its annual report highlighting the ten most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2020.
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.
Supporting and believing in each other: How a women’s food cooperative in Guatemala brings people together to ensure income, nutrition and health
Gilda is the president of a women’s cooperative in Guatemala that employs local women to produce soya bean derivatives. She shared with us how she is leading her community through the COVID-19 crisis, with support from CARE.
Fun facts you didn’t know about pumpkins
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.