Discover what CARE is doing globally to support women and girls

The reality for mothers in Sudan’s war

Galatia, 40, does not know where she is, when she goes into labour. She has been walking for days through the Nuba Mountains in Sudan, carrying her pregnancy and leading seven of her youngest children along narrow bush paths, fleeing the war. “I was so scared when I felt my baby come. I just saw […]

Women Deliver 2026: centring voices, growing confidence, and backing women’s leadership

Last week, Melbourne hosted the world’s largest gender equality conference, Women Deliver, for the first time ever in the Oceanic‑Pacific region. From Monday 27 April to Thursday 30 April, more than 6,000 delegates from 189 countries came together to share ideas, challenge systems and re‑imagine a more equal world. For CARE, Women Deliver was […]

Climate action in Timor‑Leste: securing clean water for rural communities

Margarida lives in a rural village in Viqueque, one of the most remote municipalities in Timor-Leste. Constant occurrences of an erratic climate, such as prolonged drought seasons, are increasingly becoming a threat to the wellbeing and livelihoods of rural, agricultural communities like Margarida’s. Margarida’s community has been facing difficulties accessing clean and safe water for their […]

Clearing misconceptions about disability in Solomon Islands

In the Solomon Islands, CARE partners with local organisations Live & Learn, and the National Disability Forum Solomon Islands (NDFSI). Together, these local partners implement the ANCP-funded Helpim Sista Project. In six communities around the capital of Honiara, the project supports women with and without disabilities to strengthen their economic resilience through financial management training, and […]

How to Claim Your CARE Tax Deductible Donations

When you donate to CARE Australia, you’re not only helping to create lasting change for women and girls facing poverty and inequality, but you may also be eligible to claim your gift as a tax deduction. Understanding how to make the most of your donation at tax time means you can stretch your impact even […]

Growing economic resilience for girls in Tonga

In Tonga, CARE partners with Talitha Project to equip adolescent girls with the skills and confidence to contribute to a more resilient economy and society. Through savings initiatives, financial literacy training and skills-based livelihoods, girls are supported to plan for their futures and support their families. At the centre of this work is the Tonga […]

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