Crisis Response
Lebanon: “My sons died for $2.50;” Fuel Tanker Explosion Rocks An Already Struggling Nation
Lebanon is reeling from yet another crisis that is set to further destabilise the already struggling nation after a fuel tanker exploded in Akkar in the north of the country, leaving around 30 reported dead and more than 100 injured.
Read MoreCARE Begins Distributing Tents, Water and Basic Relief Items to Thousands Displaced by Haiti Earthquake, as Tropical Storm Grace Heads Towards the Island
CARE teams have begun distributing core relief items including tents and water in Grand Anse, following the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Teams are assessing the impact on communities in the south of the Island. The earthquake, which has already led to over 700 deaths and nearly 2,000 injured has also damaged homes and smaller infrastructure, displacing thousands, with the full extent of d
Read MoreCARE Reacts to Announcement of Biden-Harris Strategies on Central America
WASHINGTON (August 5, 2021) -- With the U.S. Administration’s release of its Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America and Collaborative Migration Management Strategy, CARE welcomes this much needed step to begin tackling the Northern Triangle’s complex humanitarian and development challenges. As implementation begins, CARE urges the Administration to uphold the commi
Read MoreOne Year After Beirut Explosion and Lebanon Faces Economic Implosion
Beirut, July 28, 2021 — One year after the Beirut blast, Lebanon continues to sink into poverty and its capital has still not been fully rebuilt despite support provided by the international community. Supermarket shelves across the country are empty, and where groceries are available, the cost of food has soared by 700% over the past two years, and 50% in less than a month.
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As South Sudan turns 10 amidst the worst humanitarian situation in its short history, women and girls offer a path to a brighter future if they are properly supported, says CARE
As South Sudan celebrates its 10th year of Independence the country faces its worst humanitarian context since the birth of the nation in 2011. Despite the huge challenges, there are areas of hope in the form of efforts and initiatives by local women’s organizations.
Read MoreA Devastating Impact on 1.7 Million Syrian Children if UN Security Council Fails to Authorize Resolution on Humanitarian Aid to Northern Syria
We call on the United Nations Security Council to authorize and expand for 12 months the delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid to northern Syria. The vote is due July 10th. Failing the renewal, the already dire situation of over 1.7 million vulnerable children in the area will get far worse. Syria is no safe place for children. Without the cross-border assistance, children will be denied life-
Read MoreCARE Calls for Urgent Funding in Somalia
The humanitarian situation in Somalia is dire and the country is struggling to cope with the triple effect of COVID-19, the desert locust infestation and flooding, drought has also been declared in the country. Currently funding is at its lowest in six years, as of today only US 810.6mill has been received out of the US1.09bill required for the humanitarian response plan.
Read MoreOpen Letter to United Nations Security Council Ambassadors on Syria Cross Border Resolution
The United Nations Security Council has until July 10 to renew the Syria cross-border resolution, which ensures life-saving UN aid reaches millions of Syrians in need. NGO leaders are calling on the Security Council to renew the resolution for a period of 12 months and guarantee UN cross-border access to both North West and North East Syria.
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