CARE has started distributing emergency supplies to survivors of deadly floods that have hit Nepal, India and Bangladesh. The regional crisis has affected 16 million people and there are growing concerns about food shortages and disease. “This is the worst flooding in more than 100 years,” CARE’s Country Director in Bangladesh, Zia Choudhury, said. “Almost […]
Syria tops list of most deadly places to be an aid worker
August 18, 2017
More people have died delivering aid in Syria than anywhere else in 2017, an analysis by international aid organisation CARE Australia has found. New figures reveal 80 aid workers have been killed this year, including 29 in Syria where there has been intense fighting since 2011. “Syria is the most dangerous place on earth to […]
CARE welcomes vital funding for Yemen
April 24, 2017
CARE Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment of $10 million to support people facing starvation and other effects of ongoing conflict in Yemen. The aid agency’s Chief Executive Sally Moyle said: “The situation in Yemen is catastrophic. The Australian Government’s funding is vital to help alleviate the suffering. It is also a welcome recognition […]
Cyclone Winston: CARE Australia warns of disease outbreaks
February 22, 2016
Aid agency CARE Australia is warning communities could be at risk of disease outbreaks in cyclone devastated Fiji as water supplies remain cut off and thousands shelter in evacuation centres.
Meg Lanning set to Walk In Her Shoes
February 27, 2015
Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars Captain Meg Lanning says that with the world’s attention on Australia during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, now was the time for Australians to step up to help reduce the distances women and girls walk for water, food and healthcare in developing countries. Meg Lanning, the reigning Belinda Clark medallist, […]
Australians urged to take steps towards a healthier future
February 11, 2015
New research, released by CARE Australia, has revealed that only seven percent of Australians are walking more than the recommended daily distance for general health and wellbeing. Results of the study, released as part of CARE’s Walk In Her Shoes Challenge, have revealed the average Aussie only walks 3.2 kilometres per day – the equivalent of […]
