Two of the worst earthquakes to strike the region in modern history have devastated parts of Türkiye and Syria (note: Turkey’s name was officially changed to Türkiye in 2022). Back-to-back earthquakes struck in Türkiye on 6 February 2023, with horrific impact in the country’s south-east, as well as in northern Syria. With thousands killed and […]
Türkiye and Syria earthquakes: Snowstorm on the way

The international aid organisation CARE is preparing to deliver essential items to people who are out on the streets following deadly earthquakes that impacted Türkiye and Syria on Monday morning local time. According to meteorological reports, a snowstorm is looming over the region, parts of which have already been severely impacted by conflict. Northwest Syria […]

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 […]
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, […]
10 years of the Syria crisis

2021 marks 10 years of the Syrian crisis – the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. Desperate to flee the violence in their homeland, thousands have died at sea or perished on land. Of those still in Syria, 13.4 million women, children and their families urgently need assistance. We’re proud to have reached over 6 […]