Statement from Michael Adams, Country Director of CARE in Lebanon

ByCARE Australia October 2, 2024 0 comments

“We are relieved that the UN has launched a flash appeal totaling US$424 million for Lebanon. This funding is crucial. Countries must step up and make their financial contributions, as there is genuine concern about the lack of funding to address a crisis of this magnitude. Every day, we conduct…

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INGO CARE expresses grave concern over worsening situation in Lebanon

ByCARE Australia September 24, 2024 0 comments

September 23, 2024 was the deadliest day in Lebanon in years with 300 simultaneous airstrikes on multiple locations in just one day, killing nearly 500 people and injuring at least 1,500. With rescue efforts underway, this number is expected to increase dramatically. In addition to the increasing number of civilian…

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Israel’s siege now blocks 83% of food aid reaching Gaza, new data reveals

ByCARE Australia September 17, 2024 0 comments

15 aid organisations demand international pressure for an immediate ceasefire, arms embargo, and end to Israel’s systematic aid obstruction New data has revealed the scale of aid obstruction, and the consequential drastic fall in aid entering Gaza. This is driving a humanitarian disaster, with the entire population of Gaza…

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One in two women who die during pregnancy or childbirth is in a conflict area

ByCARE Australia September 9, 2024 0 comments

One in two women who die during pregnancy or childbirth is in a conflict area, with maternal mortality more than 40 times higher in fragile contexts than it is in developing countries.  These harrowing statistics, from International NGO CARE Australia, have been released ahead of its ‘Maternal…

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CARE Australia appoints new CEO Morgana Ryan

ByCARE Australia September 5, 2024 0 comments

CARE Australia has today announced the appointment of Morgana Ryan to the permanent position of CEO. Morgana has been the Interim CEO for CARE Australia since February this year, after stepping off the CARE Australia board, which she served on since 2021. Her appointment follows the news that former CEO…

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GAZA: Aid agencies and medical professionals warn of dangers of a mass polio outbreak without urgent action, endangering a generation of children

ByCARE Australia August 21, 2024 0 comments

RAMALLAH – Aid agencies and medical professionals have joined forces to call urgently for a ceasefire to allow life-saving polio vaccinations to be administered to about 640,000 children aged under 10 following confirmation of the first case of polio in Gaza in 25 years, with reports of other suspected cases emerging.

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