Humanitarian and Emergency Relief
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As strikes intensify and temperatures drop, Ukrainians ready themselves for a fourth harsh winter ahead
As Ukraine heads into its fourth wartime winter, escalating strikes on power and transport systems are putting millions at risk of freezing temperatures and prolonged blackouts. CARE warns that immediate action is needed to protect civilians from attacks and frigid temperatures.
Read MoreMillions across the Caribbean cope with Hurricane Melissa’s devastating aftermath
Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in recorded history, has left a trail of devastation across the Caribbean. It made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm, before tearing through Cuba (as a major hurricane) on Wednesday.
Read MoreDevex: “Rethinking Humanitarian Response”
CARE's CEO Michelle Nunn spoke at a Devex event during the UN General Assembly (UNGA80). She reflected on this moment in history, and shared her thoughts on how people in the aid sector speak about the work they do, on the need to move away from technical language and to connect to a wider audience.
Read MorePakistan: CARE activates emergency response amidst deadly monsoon season
Pakistan is facing one of its deadliest monsoon seasons in decades. Record monsoon rains, combined with dam water releases, have swelled the Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers, leaving more than 4 million people affected in Punjab province alone. Over 1.5 million people have been evacuated in the province as villages and towns are inundated.
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