Women and Children in Emergencies
CNN: Displaced women in Lebanon give birth in schools and cars
CARE is featured in a story that highlights the impact of the war on pregnant women in Lebanon. Nour Beydoun, CARE's regional advisor for women and girls, says displaced mothers are going through child labor with no privacy, clean water or medical support.
Read MoreAs drought tightens its grip on northern Kenya, a new IPC report confirms the crisis is getting significantly worse
A new report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirms that the drought gripping northern Kenya has pushed 3.3 million people into high levels of acute food insecurity.
Read MoreHunger, extreme weather, and funding shortfalls drive humanitarian needs in Mali
Nearly one third of Mali’s population of 22 million is in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. These are among the highest levels the country has seen in a decade. Years of conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship have converged into a deepening humanitarian emergency
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.
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Ukraine: 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.
Read MoreWomen in rural Sudan severely impacted by conflict
"Women are the backbone of communities in rural Sudan, but they are being torn apart by this conflict,” said Abdirahman Ali, CARE Sudan Country Director. “They experience constant violence, displacement, and extreme poverty, and yet they persevere."
Read MoreConflict Will Worsen The Humanitarian Situation in Sudan
The continued fighting in Sudan has led to increased fatalities and casualties, despite a temporary ceasefire on Sunday, 16th April 2023. The armed conflict, which is happening in and around residential areas, is worrying as civilians bear the brunt of the violence.
Read MoreHurricane Ian Response: CARE Partners with Feeding Tampa Bay to meet the critical needs of affected communities
Today CARE announces its partnership with the Florida based organization Feeding Tampa Bay to help assist families affected by Hurricane Ian. As a leader in emergency response, Feeding Tampa Bay has always been equipped to provide essential foods to families impacted by crisis and natural disaster.
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