- Crisis Response
Emergency kits run out alongside hope for DRC sexual violence survivors
The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has precipitated a humanitarian crisis marked by a sharp increase in rape and sexual violence against women and girls. Those who manage to reach health facilities after sexual violence face another challenge, as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) kits are now not available.
Read MoreCARE statement on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution proposals
In response to news reports on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's (GHF) proposals for distribution of aid inside Gaza, CARE has publicly and privately shared our concerns regarding the food distribution hub mechanism outlined in the GHF proposal.
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CARE partner staff and their families killed in intensified Israeli airstrikes
We are deeply saddened by the news of the killing of two staff members of Juzoor for Health and Social Development, Ahmed Khilla and Yahya Shihab, along with their families, in airstrikes on Jabalia camp last week.
Read MoreBeyond financial inclusion: What drives financial health for women entrepreneurs?
Women entrepreneurs in emerging markets face considerable barriers that hinder their long-term success. CARE’s latest Strive Women report highlights that access to finance during a crisis, digital tools, and support networks are crucial factors for woman entrepreneurs' business growth.
Read MoreSomalia: Hunger soars and funding falls
Amid one of the worst hunger crises globally, Somalia’s humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as funding decreases. With 4.6 million people forecasted to face severe levels of hunger by June, the number of severely malnourished children under five has jumped to 1.8 million from 1.7 million since the beginning of the year.
Read MoreGaza blockade: More than two months without lifesaving supplies, stocks near depletion
It has been more than two months since the Israeli government closed off all of Gaza’s border crossings, blocking the entry of lifesaving aid supplies and commercial goods. Stocks of food are running out, causing the prices of goods to increase by at least 400 percent and further deepening the humanitarian crisis and starvation across Gaza.
Read MoreDemocratic Republic of Congo: CARE Chief Humanitarian Officer on humanitarian crisis and peace efforts
Millions have been displaced by decades of long simmering conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Countless families have been torn apart, and too many lives have been uprooted.
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