El Niño is intensifying droughts, floods and food shortages in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, with women and girls often bearing the greatest impact.
CARE is responding to El Niño-related emergencies around the world. Read below for more information about the current situation.
What is El Niño?
El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern that can trigger droughts, floods and food shortages, with the heaviest impact falling on communities already facing poverty or conflict.
Learn moreHow does El Niño affect women and girls?
Climate shocks linked to El Niño hit women and girls hardest – deepening food insecurity, increasing unpaid workloads, and heightening risks of violence and exploitation.
Learn moreWe know the impacts El Niño can have. Together, we can help women and their communities prepare before the worst shocks are felt.
With the right knowledge, tools and support, they can protect what matters most, saving lives, livelihoods, and homes.
Your donation today could help provide:
🌱 Drought-resistant seeds to help families grow food despite unpredictable rainfall.
💧 Water storage and filtration systems to help communities access safe drinking water.
📢 Early warning systems and preparedness training so families can act before disaster strikes.
📦 Emergency food and hygiene supplies to help families stay safe before a crisis escalates.
You can help provide lifesaving aid and services when emergencies like El Nino strike by giving generously to our Global Emergency Fund.
How can communities prepare for El Niño?
CARE works with communities before, during and after climate shocks — through early action, climate-resilient farming, and women’s leadership — to reduce the impact of El Niño-driven droughts, floods and hunger.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About El Niño
Get answers to common questions about El Niño — what it is, how it works, and what CARE is doing to help communities prepare and respond.
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