More than two million people in Angola are affected by the country’s worst drought in over 40 years. Yet, only 1,956 online articles reported on this crisis in 2024. For the third year in a row, Angola tops the list of ten forgotten humanitarian disasters in the CARE Crisis Report, published today.
Read MoreUPDATED: January 15, 2025 – It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the death of another partner staff member, Hana Abu Meiri, 37, who succumbed to her wounds yesterday after being seriously injured in an Israeli airstrike on a WFP-warehouse operated by our partner MA’AN Development Center on January 6.
Read MoreCARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.
Twenty years ago, the world witnessed one of the most devastating disasters in modern history. On December 26, 2004, a powerful 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a massive tsunami with waves reaching up to 30 meters high, devastating millions of lives across 14 countries.
Read MoreMillions of Sudanese women who have fled the horrific violence that has engulfed much of the country remain haunted by vivid memories they cannot escape. The fear that shooting, bombardment, sexual violence, and starvation will follow them wherever they go is persistent and toxic.
Read MoreHumanitarian aid and responders are under attack, while world leaders are failing to meaningfully tackle conflict and climate change. In 2025, over 300 million people face life-threatening and urgent needs due to the inaction and acquiescence of political leaders.
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