- Crisis Response
BBC: Impact of funding cuts on world’s largest refugee camp
Dr. Deepmala Mahla, CARE International's Global Humanitarian Director, was interviewed by the BBC World News on the impact of foreign assistance funding cuts in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh, home to over 1.2 million people.
Read MoreFunding cuts amidst conflict leave Sudanese starving, women and children particularly affected
Conflict continues to ravage Sudan, driving over 25.6 million people, 54% of the population, into hunger. Of these, 3.7 million are children aged below the age of five, many of whom are acutely malnourished and suffering irreversible harm.
Read MoreCNN: Starvation in Gaza worsens
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has issued a stark warning at the end of July that the worst-case scenario of famine is now unfolding in the Gaza Strip. CNN interviewed Beckie Ryan, CARE Response Director in Gaza, on starvation at a CARE health clinic.
Read MorePalestinians are suffering a manmade famine in Gaza
The testimonies of our colleagues and partners, combined with the analysis of technical experts are clear – famine is happening in Gaza. Palestinians are suffering a manmade famine, caused by Israel’s siege and the deliberate obstruction of aid, fuelled by the inaction of world leaders.
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Gaza needs a ceasefire and meaningful aid access to end starvation
The Israeli announcement of a one-week humanitarian pause in certain parts of Gaza that will reportedly see the designation of secure routes for UN convoys and the lifting of customs on food, medicine, and aid for a limited time period at one crossing point, is not a solution to the mass starvation and manmade humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Read MoreFOX 5: CARE and UPS team up to respond to U.S. emergencies
Sarah Thompson, Associate Vice President for US Programs at CARE, was interviewed by Fox 5 during an event held at CARE's headquarters in Downtown Atlanta where dozens of UPS employee volunteers gathered to pack 1000 disaster response “CARE Packages” that will be distributed during hurricane season in the US.
Read MoreCARE and UPS team up to prepare for hurricane season in the U.S.
The Atlanta-based humanitarian organization CARE is partnering with The UPS Foundation to prepare for the peak hurricane season. Earlier today, dozens of UPS employee volunteers gathered at CARE's headquarters in Downtown Atlanta to pack 1,000 disaster response CARE PACKAGE® boxes.
Read MoreUkraine: CARE statement on July drone and missile attacks in Ukraine
Over the last two months, non-stop drone and missile strikes across Ukraine have killed civilians and made the lives of countless individuals and families unbearable. July saw an increase in the intensity of the attacks. CARE calls for adherence to International Humanitarian Law to protect civilians and ensure uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid.
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