Stories from Afghanistan

Suzy Sainovski, CARE’s Asia Pacific Communications Advisor, recently returned to Australia after three weeks working with our humanitarian teams in Afghanistan. Flying over Afghanistan was a jaw-dropping experience. Stark, jagged peaks, covered in snow, set against a brilliant blue sky were an incredible sight on that cold February morning. CARE has been working in Afghanistan […]

Thank you for bringing hope.

We’ve now said goodbye to another financial year — but the work you’ve helped us achieve over the past 12 months is going to keep delivering hope, change, and lifesaving support for years to come. The war in Ukraine has shaken the world. But seeing our donors come together to support people facing the horrors […]

Thank you so much for your kind donation to CARE Australia’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.

Three months ago, when war broke out in Ukraine, millions of families fled their homes. Forced to move or become refugees in neighbouring countries, they have long journeys ahead to rebuild their lives and search for some normality and stability. Thanks to CARE’s incredible supporters, we have been able to help them on their journeys […]

After a 450 year wait, this village in Timor-Leste finally has clean water on tap

Living without clean water is a frightening prospect. Drinking dirty water is a quick way to get sick. And waterborne diseases spread quickly when there’s no clean water to wash in — it makes prioritising hygiene very difficult. On top of that, spending hours every day walking to a safe water supply robs people of […]

The generosity of strangers

Seventy-five years ago, Tim Thomas received one of the very first CARE Packages. Tim lived with his family in England during World War II, and soon after peace settled across Europe, CARE was formed in the US, and “CARE Packages” were sent to those who were struggling.  “We were very poor and like millions of […]

Imagine what Marlena can do with the right opportunities in her hands

Every day Marlena, from Papua New Guinea, would slash and prune the cocoa trees with her husband to try and provide for their five kids. But they were struggling to make a living. Marlena says, “The greatest needs of our family are school fees, clothing, and sometimes food.” Having never been taught about weed control, […]

Supporting women. Defeating poverty.

Supporting women. Defeating poverty.

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