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El Niño could make Madagascar’s hunger crisis worse
By Larah Rabibisoa, Pauline Hurungudo, and Becca Mountain • November 5, 2026
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One health worker. More than 50 households. No backup.
By CARE Nigeria Communications Team • November 2, 2026
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Gaza floods November 2026: How CARE is responding
Gaza’s first major winter storm flooded an estimated 70,000 tents in November 2026, leaving families with nowhere dry to go. With more storms ahead and 761,000 people at risk, CARE is responding — but the need far outpaces what any single organization can deliver alone.
Read MoreEl Niño could make Madagascar’s hunger crisis worse
Years of drought and failed harvests have left millions of people in Madagascar facing severe hunger. Now, El Niño could bring another difficult rainy season to the country's south. Here's what communities are experiencing and how they're preparing.
Read MoreOne health worker. More than 50 households. No backup.
In rural Katsina State, Nigeria, Jamilu Sani sees more than 30 patients a day, often making difficult healthcare decisions alone. A CARE-supported digital learning platform is helping him do more with less, but training alone can’t fill the gaps in staffing and equipment.
Read MoreIn northern Lebanon, families prepare for the next flood
Akkar, in northern Lebanon, is a region of farmland, rivers, and fishing hubs. It is also one of the country’s most disadvantaged areas. Each winter, floods damage homes, fields, and communities. This year, with the rainy season weeks away, residents and CARE Lebanon are working together to prepare before the water comes.
Read MoreAfter years of drought, flooding could now push parts of Somalia toward famine
After years of drought, displacement, and rising hunger, Somalia now faces the threat of severe El Niño flooding. For communities already living with malnutrition and reduced humanitarian assistance, another climate shock could push some families into catastrophic levels of hunger.
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case as outbreak surpasses 9,000
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a second case of Ebola in the country, as cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continue to climb. CARE Kenya Country Director Getrude Misango is calling on governments to act quickly and work together to contain the outbreak.
Read MoreYemen conflict 2026: What you need to know
More than 200,000 people have fled their homes since conflict escalated in western Yemen on Sept. 3, 2026 — the worst outbreak of fighting since a U.N.-brokered truce in 2022. Displaced families are arriving at sites across Taiz, Lahj, and Aden with almost nothing, facing urgent needs for food, shelter, and clean water. CARE, which has worked in Yemen since 1992, is responding in Taiz, Aden, and L
Read MoreInternational Day of the Girl Child: ending child marriage by investing in girls’ rights
For millions of girls, child marriage and barriers to education threaten their futures. From Somalia to Nepal, see how CARE is helping girls stay in school, challenge harmful expectations, and build futures of their own choosing.
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