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CARE 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.
Price of basic foodstuff doubles in Afghanistan – CARE provides lifesaving cash assistance
As millions more in Afghanistan plunge into extreme financial distress due to mass unemployment and soaring prices, CARE is providing quick, flexible cash assistance as a lifeline to some of the most vulnerable.
House 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.
Lethal 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.
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.
High-level event: Afghanistan Statement by CARE International Secretary Seneral Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro
CARE International Secretary-General Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro’s statement at the UN High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan:
Afghanistan: 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.
Marking World Humanitarian Day in 2021
CARE Canada’s President and CEO Barbara Grantham shares her reflections on World Humanitarian Day.