CARE Endorses Obama Administration's International Affairs Budget

CARE firmly believes that by investing in women and girls we are more successful at reaching the families and communities that stand behind them. While we recognize the challenging economic climate and the significant constraints it has imposed on the current budget, we believe that we must continue to strategically invest in programs that improve the human condition and strengthen our fight against global poverty

"Tough times call for greater efficiency in government," said CARE President and CEO Dr. Helene D. Gayle. "And with this budget, the Obama administration signals that it understands the value of our most effective, cost-effective weapon in the war against poverty: women and girls. We at CARE look forward to working with the administration and Congress to ensure this wise investment is finalized in this year's budget." 

This leadership, in combination with the reforms and restructuring of US foreign assistance, will allow all of us to share the best of the United States with those who need our help most. CARE stands ready to work with the administration and the Congress to ensure these poverty fighting investments are enacted in this year's budget. 

About CARE: CARE fights root causes of poverty in the world's poorest communities. CARE places special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. In 72 countries, women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve education, health and economic opportunity. Last year, CARE and our partners helped more than 59 million people effect real, positive changes in their lives.