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Thank you to all of our donors

Thanks so much to all of our donors who make our lifesaving work possible. With your help, we support women around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We work with local communities to provide women with equal opportunities to earn an income, gain access to their fair share of resources, […]

16 Days of Activism opposing violence against women 2021: Shirleen’s Story

Women living on the island nation of Fiji are no stranger to disasters: from cyclones to COVID-19, they face many challenges which put them at risk. Trigger warning: this blog contains information that may be distressing to survivors of violence against women. CARE’s Shirleen Ali is helping tackle another hidden crisis which has increased dramatically […]

Women carry lifesaving potential

In times of crisis, women are often the first responders, taking risks to put the safety of their family and neighbours first. That’s why CARE works directly with local women to lead their communities in times of disaster and beyond. As part of CARE’s work in the Pacific, a region vulnerable to climate-caused disasters, women […]

Brighten your day with these stories

These three women from Cambodia, Bangladesh and Vietnam have some of the most inspiring stories to tell, showing that when they have the opportunity women can change the world. Srey is the first woman to have a job at her local police station in Cambodia. As a child Srey attended a school which was supported […]

Thank you for donating to our India & South Asia COVID-19 Emergency Appeal

COVID-19 overwhelmed India’s healthcare system across April – June 2021, hospitals ran out of beds, oxygen and PPE. With help from our generous supporters, CARE has reached over 10 million people with COVID-19 treatment, vaccines and preventative care. CARE has directly provided 1.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines and has worked with partners to facilitate […]

Alice had to teach her father a lesson – about periods.

Life is tough for women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). So tough, in fact, that when they get their periods, they’re not welcome anywhere. There are so many myths about women’s periods, that men have almost no idea how to respond when asked about them. “People used to say that girls who […]

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