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The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Ayat’s Story

When Ayat, a 35-year-old Syrian, obtained her master’s degree in Arabic literature in 2005 and started lecturing at the University in Homs, she had every intention of finishing her PhD. Then in March 2013, she was forced to flee. Ayat planned to prove that a female villager can and should be educated. However, in March 2013, […]

Obituary: Rt Hon. Malcolm Fraser, AC, CH

Rt Hon. Malcolm Fraser, AC, CH was the Founding Chair of international aid organisation CARE Australia and Chair from 1987-2001. He was also President of CARE International from 1991 to 1995, and its Vice-President for the next four years. Through CARE Australia, Malcolm put Australia at the forefront of delivering emergency aid to countries around […]

Malcolm Fraser: A passionate humanitarian

CARE Australia is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Malcolm Fraser, AC, CH Founding Chair of CARE Australia and Chair from 1987-2001.

Emily walks 42km barefoot for Walk In Her Shoes!

Thousands of Australians are currently taking part in the Walk In Her Shoes Challenge, including Emily Sargeson, who has the added challenge carrying 12L of water whilst walking barefoot, to raise funds and awareness for women and girls. How have you found the challenge so far Emily? It has been so much fun! Trying [...]

Walk In Her Shoes: Rebecca’s inspirational walk

With the Walk In Her Shoes Challenge underway, we caught up with one of our inspirational walkers, Rebecca Skinner, on how she is tackling her 50km whilst walking with Tarlov Cyst Disease. How have you found the Walk In Her Shoes challenge so far Rebecca? I have found the challenge fun and interesting! It has [...]

Cyclone Pam: CARE deeply concerned about impact on remote islands

Country team to distribute relief supplies, international experts have arrived to support response. Three days after Cyclone Pam devastated the island state of Vanuatu, many remote communities remain isolated and cut off from communications. ‘We are extremely concerned about the Southern Islands of Erromango, Tanna, Aniwa and Futuna as these were directly hit by Cyclone Pam […]

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