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CARE Canada and the Government of Canada announce funding for new CARE project to address the growing crisis in the Horn of Africa

News releases and statements, Emergency Response, Featured

CARE Canada is excited to announce a new pilot program that aims to bridge the work between humanitarian and development projects towards more sustainable outcomes. One of the first of its type, the nexus project Lifesaving Health, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) and Protection Assistance for Crisis-affected IDPs and Host Communities in the Eastern Zone of Tigray Region will help to bridge the crossover between humanitarian and development programming towards more sustainable outcomes.

15 Minutes on Women in Global Health

Podcast, Advocacy, Featured, Health

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.

Women in low-income countries denied access to COVID vaccines, new research reveals

News releases and statements, Emergency Response, Featured, Health

Only one woman for every three men is being vaccinated against COVID-19 in some countries, the international aid organization CARE is warning.

Healthcare System on the Brink of Collapse as New Wave of COVID Hits Northwest Syria

News releases and statements, Emergency Response, Featured

As Northwest Syria faces a second wave of COVID-19, hospitals and COVID-19 Community Treatment Centers (CCTCs) in the opposition-held area are unable to cope.

New CARE research shows women disproportionately affected by the drought in Afghanistan

News releases and statements, Emergency Response

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.

Helping to keep people in Yemen safe from COVID-19: Mona’s story

Story, Emergency Response, Featured

As someone has been displaced herself, see how Mona is spearheading a hygiene project in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Yemen.

How COVID-19 vaccines make it around the world

Article, Emergency Response, Health, Emergency Response, Health

The world was able to administer 1 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine within 4 months of starting widespread vaccination campaigns. See how CARE is jumping in to support vaccination efforts in 23 countries around the world:

CARE: Policy Makers Need to Invest $5.00 In Delivery For Every $1 Spent on Vaccines

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A new report by CARE revealed that a comprehensive vaccine delivery strategy – that includes support for frontline healthcare workers – requires policy makers to invest $5.00 dollars in delivery for every $1 they spend on vaccines themselves.

15 Minutes on a Global Vaccination Response

Podcast, Emergency Response, Featured, Health

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we’re talking about a global vaccination response with Julia Anderson, the CEO of CanWaCH—the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health.