Ramadan in Gaza: Lights in the darkness, in the shadow of hunger and war

It is the holy month of Ramadan for 1.6 billion Muslims across the world. Ramadan is a timeof fasting, sharing, praying and reflection. People gather with their families to break the fastat the end of the day and decorate their homes and streets with lights. For Palestinians inGaza, this Ramadan is the hardest one they […]

She fled the war and is now changing lives

Daria’s journey from a life upturned by the war in Ukraine to becoming a pivotal figure supporting other Ukrainian refugees in Poland is a perfect example of the incredible multiplier effect of women’s leadership. “As soon as the war broke out, I knew we had to leave Kyiv immediately,” says Daria, who made the perilous […]

Testimony from Gaza: “I am feeling torn into a million pieces”

Samir (name changed) works for CARE West Bank and Gaza. Originally from Gaza, he writes about the worries for his family, the difficulties of keeping in touch with them, and how his humanitarian work helps him find hope amidst the war and desperation.  I was born in Gaza and have lived there for all 30 […]

Explainer: How CARE delivers aid in Gaza

Almost five months since the onset of the war in Gaza, over 2 million people – almost the entire population – are dependent on aid for survival. Following the 7 October attacks, all cross-border aid into Gaza was initially halted. Since late October, limited aid deliveries, including food, medicine, and water, are allowed into the […]

Two years of war in Ukraine

As February 24th marks the somber anniversary of the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, the world reflects on two years of relentless turmoil, suffering, and devastation. The ongoing war has brought unprecedented challenges with over 3.3 million people – including 800,000 children – living close to the frontlines in dire living conditions. The impact of […]

7 things you need to know about the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Four months of relentless bombing have turned life for people in Gaza into “hell on earth”. Displacement, hunger, lack of medical care and clean water, and the onset of winter are stretching the coping abilities of children and their families to the absolute limit. A staggering 1.9 million people have been displaced and there is [...]

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