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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

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, […]

Defeating poverty through multilingual education

In Cambodia’s northeast, many children can’t go to school if they don’t know the national language of Khmer. It sets them back and restricts them from gaining a life-transforming education. Pheat grew up speaking an indigenous language, Kreung, which wasn’t taught at any of the local schools. Through CARE’s multilingual education project in Cambodia, Pheat […]

How to donate to Ukraine from Australia

No one should have to endure the suffering of war. Seeing women and children fleeing violence and having to leave their country just to feel safe is devastating. And while it’s easy to feel helpless, the truth is: every little thing you do goes a long way to helping a family find the hope to […]

Meet our incredible new ambassadors

When these three powerhouses heard about CARE Australia’s new Her Circle initiative, they all jumped at the chance to get involved. Why? To celebrate the incredible domino effect a woman can have when she leads. Whether in her home, her workplace or her community, she is a change-maker, a connector, a mentor — and when [...]

Our Five Fave Photos From 2021

We found five photographers living in communities where CARE Australia works, and asked them to share their favourite images that depict daily life, and capture the ways that supporting women helps defeat poverty. By Kalolaine Fainu Softly-spoken, Samantha took me for a walk through her cocoa block which sat adjacent to her family home. There, […]

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