Today is International Women’s Day

Too often, we’re told an incomplete story of human accomplishment. This International Women’s Day, 8 March, we are acknowledging women’s leadership, achievements, and contributions to our world by telling the whole story. We’re celebrating the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world who are working to save lives and defeat poverty. We’re telling […]

Girls Rise Up! YWCA and CARE Solomon Islands

As mentors on the Girls Rise Up! project, Lyn and Bethlyn understand the importance of providing a safe and supportive space for adolescent girls in the Solomon Islands to learn new skills and confidence.  “Many young girls don’t go to school and often don’t have much of a voice in my community,” says Bethlyn.  Girls […]

“I’m very happy to be back in school now.”

Across most of Australia, the start of 2021 meant kids were back in their uniforms, lunch-boxes were packed, and classrooms were full again. Rafif is also back in school now - in Jordan, but it’s been a long and difficult journey. After losing her father and older sister during the war in Syria, her family [...]

Justice for Indigenous Australians and international aid have more in common than you think

For Indigenous people and their allies, 26 January is a day which invokes trauma, with calls to move Australia Day to a different, more inclusive date. Like any Australian organisation, it’s important for CARE Australia to acknowledge Australia’s history and the power imbalances that have — and continue to — lead to great disparities between [...]

These women are thriving because you care

Throughout a global pandemic, and amidst climate-related disasters like the bushfires we experienced here, the kind-hearted generosity of our donors never wavered - and that support has changed lives and communities forever.  In fact, supporters like you helped assist 2.4 million people across 25 countries in 2020! Here are just some of the amazing women [...]

See the most stunning images from 2020

Five of our photographers have shared their favourite images from the work they saw CARE implementing this year. As we say goodbye to 2020 together, take a look back at these photos - and the people whose lives have been impacted by the generous support of donors like you. A pandemic kiss in Ecuador by [...]

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