Current Disaster Relief Efforts and Emergencies

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Crisis

We respond to dozens of global emergencies each year, reaching approximately 12 million people through our disaster relief efforts.

From Disaster Relief to Long-Term Recovery

Our decades of experience, expansive global reach and robust network of partners enable us to take a comprehensive approach to emergency relief.

First, we work with communities to prepare for and mitigate the impact of disasters.

Then, we partner with local groups to provide immediate assistance when an emergency hits.

And finally, we work with survivors, especially women and children, to help them recover after the crisis has passed.

Looking ahead, our goal is to create a flexible humanitarian surge fund to enable CARE to respond rapidly and effectively to up to four simultaneous large-scale emergencies, while addressing protracted emergencies. Donate today to help us reach our goal.

Current Disaster Relief Efforts

West Bank/Gaza Crisis

Two million people are at risk of dying from disease and hunger as the war wages on. Read More

West Bank/Gaza Crisis

Yemen Humanitarian Crisis

With millions on the brink of famine, the UN is calling the civil war in Yemen the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Read More

Yemen Humanitarian Crisis

Earthquakes Devastate Turkey and Syria

Deadly earthquakes have killed more than 50,000 people in Turkey and Syria, and leave thousands more vulnerable amid a harsh winter. Read More

Earthquakes Devastate Turkey and Syria

Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

Since the onset of conflict in Ukraine, the country’s humanitarian situation has surpassed even the worst-case predicted scenarios. Read More

Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

Global Hunger Crisis

We must act now to stave off a growing global hunger crisis. Read More

Global Hunger Crisis

Pakistan Humanitarian Crisis

Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan is affecting more than 33 million people. Read More

Pakistan Humanitarian Crisis

Somalia Food Insecurity Crisis

An estimated 7.8 million people in Somalia/Somaliland are faced with severe food shortages in the country. The hunger crisis is caused by the combined impact of conflict, unpredictable climatic shocks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Somalia Food Insecurity Crisis

Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis

Afghanistan is in an acute humanitarian crisis, driven by rapidly escalating conflict, and worsened by drought and COVID-19. Read More

Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis

Haiti Hit by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

On the morning of August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti, hitting the greater southern part of the island. As of August 25, the official reported death toll had risen to more than 2,200 people. Read More

Haiti Hit by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

Global Hunger Crisis

We must act now to stave off a growing global hunger crisis.

CARE COVID-19 Response

For people already living in crisis, the effects of COVID-19 will be devastating. Read More

CARE COVID-19 Response

Syrian Refugee Crisis

The ongoing armed conflict in Syria has left up to 13.5 million people, more than half of whom are children, in need of humanitarian aid. Read More

Syrian Refugee Crisis

Myanmar Refugee Crisis

More than 915,000 people have fled to Bangladesh after an escalation of violence in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State. Read More

Myanmar Refugee Crisis

Ethiopia Humanitarian Crisis

Almost 9 million people in Ethiopia require humanitarian assistance due to drought, flooding, and displacement. Read More

Ethiopia Humanitarian Crisis

South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

More than 1.4 million South Sudanese are displaced inside the country, with more seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Read More

South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

Hundreds of thousands of people have died and more than 8.5 million people are affected by the crisis, and there is no end in sight. Read More

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

Nigeria Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

A decade-long conflict with no end in sight has led to one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Read More

Nigeria Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Zimbabwe Food Insecurity Crisis

Southern Africa is facing an unprecedented drought and food security crisis, with Zimbabwe being one of the hardest hit. Read More

Zimbabwe Food Insecurity Crisis

Venezuela Refugee Crisis

More than 3 million people have fled the country - the largest exodus in Latin America in a century. Read More

Venezuela Refugee Crisis

Mali Humanitarian Crisis

The combined effects of armed conflict and the lasting impacts of the 2012 food crisis in the north of Mali have had a severe effect on the country’s people. Read More

Mali Humanitarian Crisis

Lake Chad Basin Regional Crisis

The Lake Chad Basin crisis is affecting more than 17 million people across northeastern Nigeria, Cameroon’s Far North region, western Chad, and southeastern Niger. Read More

Lake Chad Basin Regional Crisis

Uganda Refugee Crisis

Uganda is at risk of outbreaks of diseases like cholera, malaria, and Ebola. Read More

Uganda Refugee Crisis

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