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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 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 gender-based or sexual violence. CARE’s Shirleen Ali is helping tackle another hidden crisis which has increased […]

The IPCC report findings are devastating for Pacific women

COVID-19 has reshaped the way we all live, and resulted in the generational reversal of gains in gender equality. Add in the IPCC projections and the disproportionate impact climate change has on women and girls, and we have the perfect storm… On 10 August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released their latest report […]

Humanitarians: people who help people

Between the worsening climate crisis and COVID-19, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed – like there’s too many problems to fix to ever make a difference. But if you ask a humanitarian about making a difference, they’ll tell you: Image © Jamsheer Ali/CARE Shirleen is a humanitarian working with CARE in Fiji. When an emergency strikes, […]

Ilisapeci stands up for LGBTIQ rights in Fiji

When emergency strikes in Fiji, Ilisapeci is one of the first humanitarian responders to leap into action. She works for the Rainbow Pride Foundation, one of CARE’s local partners. They are an organisation dedicated to making sure LGBTIQ+ communities are protected and represented – as well as supported during a crisis like the pandemic. As […]

Cyclone Yasa could be a double disaster for Fiji

The aid agency CARE is warning that a Category 5 cyclone heading towards Fiji could be catastrophic for the island nation already grappling with the loss of tourism income. Cyclone Yasa is currently north-west of the island nation and is predicted to make landfall late on Thursday. CARE is supporting its partner, Live and Learn […]

Preparation saves lives when disaster strikes

Always be prepared. It’s an infamous quote that can quite literally save lives, when a disaster like an emergency or cyclone strikes.

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