When you donate to CARE Australia, you’re not only helping to create lasting change for women and girls facing poverty and inequality, but you may also be eligible to claim your gift as a tax deduction. Understanding how to make the most of your donation at tax time means you can stretch your impact even […]
Growing economic resilience for girls in Tonga

In Tonga, CARE partners with Talitha Project to equip adolescent girls with the skills and confidence to contribute to a more resilient economy and society. Through savings initiatives, financial literacy training and skills-based livelihoods, girls are supported to plan for their futures and support their families. At the centre of this work is the Tonga […]
How women health entrepreneurs are expanding healthcare access in DRC

For four years, Lucie Mafungula visited families, teaching them about hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention. But that’s all she could do. While she knew what her neighbors needed, she couldn’t provide it. Now, as a community health entrepreneur, she brings healthcare directly to their homes. “I saw children suffering from malaria and malnutrition, […]
Everyday Life in Crisis: Living Between Routine and Fear in Iraq

On the surface, things may seem normal. People go to work, shops are open, and daily activities continue. But underneath, there is a constant awareness that the situation remains fragile. Since the beginning of the conflict, schools have been closed, and many families have been left adjusting to disruption and the possibility of online learning. […]
Tackling drought conditions in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

Since November 2024, the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has been experiencing below average rainfall and drought conditions. This has significantly impacted food insecurity, the availability of fresh water, and the loss of cash crops and other income earning opportunities across the atoll communities of Nissan, Nuguria-Fead, Carterets, Takuu-Mortlock, and Nukumanu-Tasman Islands, affecting over 10,000 […]
World Water Day: Solar power delivering clean water in Ethiopia

In Sana kebele, part of Dera woreda, a simple but powerful change is making a huge difference in people’s everyday lives. Before, the community’s water system ran on a fuel-powered generator, but only twice a week. That meant families were getting just 5.7 litres of water per person per day, far below the national rural standard of 25 litres. […]
