Crisis Response
12 years on: Challenges caused by the Syrian conflict show no signs of abating
Twelve years later, the conflict in Syria that erupted in March 2011 has killed approximately 300,000 civilians, displaced more than 13 million people, and made the majority of the population in need of humanitarian assistance.
Read MoreSecond CARE Türkiye Staff Member Confirmed Dead in Northwest Syria
CARE is deeply saddened to learn that a second member of our staff has passed away in the wake of the recent earthquakes. Yesterday, CARE’s Northwest Field Consultant in Northwest Syria - Mohammad Ismail Mohammed – was found deceased along with his wife.
Read MoreCARE Türkiye Staff Member Confirmed Deceased in Wake of Türkiye/Syria Earthquake
It is with the deepest sadness CARE learned today of the passing of one of our CARE Türkiye colleagues, in the wake of the devastating earthquake that shook the region. Anas Sweid, a member of CARE’s operations team, along with his wife and daughter, has been confirmed deceased after the collapse of their building in the city of Hatay. Anas’ son was found alive.
Read MoreDeadly earthquake leaves thousands of people in Turkey and Syria vulnerable amid a harsh winter
Following the deadly earthquake that impacted Turkey and parts of Northern Syria in the early hours of Monday, February 6, CARE Turkey is increasing its preparedness to respond by prioritizing the delivery of essential items to people seeking refuge from the earthquake.
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CARE resumes health and nutrition activities in Afghanistan with male and female staff
CARE will be resuming its health and nutrition operations in Afghanistan after obtaining the necessary assurances from the Ministry of Public Health that our female staff will be able to carry out their work safely and unfettered, both in community-based and support roles.
Read MoreReport “Breaking the Silence”: Ten most underreported humanitarian crises of 2022
The ten most under-reported humanitarian crises in 2022 were all in Africa, according to aid organisation CARE’s annual “Breaking the Silence” report. The report highlights the crises which received the least media attention over the course of the year
Read MoreCARE International Welcomes Syria Cross-Border Resolution Vote
CARE International is relieved by the United Nations Security Council vote now to maintain humanitarian assistance for more than four million Syrians in the Northwest of the country through the Bab al-Hawa crossing for another 6 months.
Read MoreA Ban on Female Aid Workers in Afghanistan Will Cost Lives, Warn Leading Aid Groups
Four of the largest international aid groups working in Afghanistan warned on Thursday that the lives of women and children were at risk if the de facto authorities did not immediately reverse a ban on female NGO workers in the country.
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