International Women’s Day, March 8, is a day to reflect upon the progress made by women in the struggle for equality, peace and development; to celebrate the contributions of women and to call for further change. Despite all the gains made for women’s rights around the world, women and girls living in poverty still face […]
‘Charity’ – a poem by Robert Scott

CARE supporter Robert Scott kindly submitted this poem about the notion that ‘charity begins at home’. Mr Scott said: ‘For some time I’ve been concerned by the common misuse of the expression “charity begins at home”. It is frequently used as a reason (or excuse) to avoid or reduce aid or donations to disadvantaged people […]
Wishes of Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon

“The wishlist” by Johanna Mitscherlich, Regional Emergency Communications Officer, CARE International When I was a child I used to write a wishlist before Christmas. A few days before Christmas Eve I would put it on the table of our terrace and shout “Santa Claus, Santa Claus”, wildly flapping my arms up and down like a […]

