Earthquake
Women and girls fear for their safety in the Philippines, as earthquake aftershocks continue to rock Northern Cebu
As the world spearheads 16 Days, an annual awareness campaign to prevent violence against women and girls, a new humanitarian analysis conducted by CARE in the Philippines reveals a stark reality. In Northern Cebu province of Philippines, thousands of women, girls, and boys are living and sleeping in the open. They have no walls, no lighting, and no sense of safety they once knew.
Read MorePhilippines: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental, Mindanao, in southern Philippines at 9:43 AM (PST) on October 10, 2025. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged precautionary coastal evacuations; the warning was later lifted after minor sea-level changes were recorded.
Read MoreThe Philippines devastated by three major disasters in eight days
In less than 10 days, the Philippines has been hit by three major disasters, a destructive earthquake and two powerful tropical cyclones, leaving communities reeling and responders racing to assess the damage and save lives.
Read MoreBBC World: CARE’s Chief Humanitarian Officer Deepmala Mahla on Afghanistan earthquake
BBC World News reports on the aftermath of the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on the night of August 31. Deepmala Mahla, CARE’s Chief Humanitarian Officer, is quoted on the potential difficulty of reaching survivors due to the mountainous terrain and many road closures because of damages.
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Afghanistan earthquake: Media statement by Graham Davison, CARE Country Director
CARE is deeply saddened by the loss of lives caused by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck in Kunar and Jalalabad, the eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, with an estimated 800 casualties already reported and destruction across the region.
Read MoreOne month after earthquake, Myanmar’s most vulnerable struggle to recover as monsoon season approaches
One month after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, the humanitarian needs remain unmet, and women and girls remain among those most at risk. Nearly 3,700 people have died, 4,800 are injured, and hundreds are still missing.
Read MoreMyanmar earthquake: CARE delivers aid as death toll climbs
CARE in Myanmar is working alongside local partners to begin delivering aid to impacted communities following Friday’s catastrophic earthquake. More than 2,000 casualties have been reported, with numbers continuing to grow. Thousands of people remain missing.
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