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Gaza: CARE welcomes vote for an immediate ceasefire

CARE welcomes Australia’s vote for a UN General Assembly resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. For so many mothers like Alaa, they need the violence to stop, with immediate humanitarian access to Gaza. A letter from a mother in Gaza Growing up in Gaza, I know what war is. But, despite all the [...]

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

More than six weeks since the beginning of the crisis, civilians in Gaza are facing acute shortages of medical supplies, water, food and fuel, leading to an unprecedented situation with life and death implications for the 2.3 million people living there. In desperate conditions like these, the risk to children under five is particularly acute. […]

How to Donate to Morocco from Australia

Natural disasters can strike with devastating force, leaving communities in urgent need of help and support. The epicentre of the Moroccan earthquake on 8 September 2023 was located in the High Atlas mountains – home to approximately 840,000 people. The destruction and ongoing aftermath is challenging, however, every bit of support will go a long [...]

Planting Seeds in Timor-Leste

In a small, tight-knit community in Timor-Leste, one woman is inspiring change, empowering others, and building a resilient future. Meet Petronella, a dedicated leader who has turned her participation in CARE Australia's Disaster READY Project into a platform for profound, life-changing initiatives. Planting seeds: Petronella is the Group Leader for her community's women-only savings group. [...]

After 4 Months of War, Humanitarian Leaders Urge Action to End the Tragedy in Sudan

CARE are one of 20 signatories of a statement released today by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME, 15 August 2023 – For four gruesome months, the people of Sudan have been engulfed in a war that is destroying their lives and their homeland, and violating their basic human rights. People have witnessed […]

Statement by CARE Australia on the Voice Referendum

May 2023 For 75 years, CARE has worked around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We work in partnership with local communities to support those affected by humanitarian crises and tackle the underlying causes of poverty to create transformative change. Whilst CARE Australia does not program in Australia, our position […]

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