Posts Tagged ‘humanitarian aid’
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.
Read MoreCanadian charities join forces to raise funds for Ukraine
In response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, leading Canadian aid agencies – through the Humanitarian Coalition – are launching an appeal to raise funds and rush emergency assistance to people in need.
Read MoreCARE Statement: Conflict Escalation in Ukraine
As conflict reignites in Ukraine, CARE is deeply concerned about the protection of civilians. Our thoughts are with all those in affected regions. Violence is never the solution.
Read MoreHouse of Commons’ Special Committee on Afghanistan: CARE Canada Opening Statement
CARE Canada President and CEO Barbara Grantham addresses the House of Commons’ Special Committee on Afghanistan.
Read MoreLethal Combination of Climate, Conflict and COVID sees humanitarian needs rise by 17% in 2022
According to the new UN OCHA Global Humanitarian Overview 2022 sees a 17% increase in global humanitarian needs from 2021, with 274 million people in need of life-saving aid around the world and US$41 billion needed to provide this aid. In just 4 years financial requirements and the number of people in need have doubled, while 45 million people are on the brink of famine.
Read MoreCARE 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.
Read MoreAfghanistan: the humanitarian needs have never been greater
The people of Afghanistan continue enduring one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, despite the media attention around the evacuation. Some 12.2 million people are facing acute hunger, 3.5 million people are displaced within the country due to drought and insecurity and the pandemic persists.
Read MoreFor CARE concerned for vulnerable groups in Myanmar as COVID crisis deepens
Statement from CARE’s Vice President for Humanitarian Affairs, Deepmala Mahla:
Read More15 Minutes on the evolution of the CARE Package®
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the CARE Package®, we speak with CARE International’s Secretary General, Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro about CARE’s past, present and future.
Read MoreDon’t plan for us, plan with us: the power of women’s leadership in emergencies
Women and girls are the hardest hit by conflict and disasters but often have little or no say in the design and delivery of humanitarian aid. CARE’s Women Lead in Emergencies approach is the first practical toolkit for frontline humanitarians to support women to take the lead in responding to crises that directly affect them and their communities.
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